Property description
'The Owl Barn' has planning consent to convert a linhay barn for residential use c.12.5 miles to A30.
Owl Barn/Linhay- Lounge | Kitchen/ dining room Cloakroom Bathroom | Three bedrooms | Carport
Planning reference: 1/0984/2022/FUL
Local Authority: Torridge District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations.
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Rights of Way: National Grid has a right of access to reach the telegraph poles.
Tenure: Freehold
Planning: Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.
Torridge District Council Planning- https://publicaccess.torridge.gov.uk/online-applications/propertyDetails.do?activeTab=relatedCases&keyVal=000ALJQKLI000
The property is set in a rural location surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside,close to the small village of Petrockstowe and 10 miles north of the picturesque town of Okehampton. Petrockstowe has a parish church, while there are several shops in Hatherleigh, approximately four miles away.
Okehampton offers a choice of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities, while schooling in the area includes primary schools at Merton, Hatherleigh and an outstanding primary at nearby Highampton. Secondary schooling is available at Okehampton College (Ofsted 'Outstanding') and Exeter College (Ofsted 'Outstanding') together with a number of noted independent schools, including Shebbear College, Mount Kelly, West Buckland, Exeter School and Stover.
The opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area are endless. There is good walking, riding and cycling direct from the property, whilst the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor are both within easy reach. Less than half a mile from the house is the Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (150 hectares) which also joins up with the Tarka Trail where you can cycle, walk and ride. The rugged beauty of the North Devon coastline is within driving distance, providing some of the best surfing in the UK, whilst the sandy beaches of South Devon are famous for sailing. For equestrian enthusiasts, there is The Grange near Okehampton (amongst others), which holds numerous events throughout the year.
By road, the A30 provides fast and efficient connections to Exeter, and the M5. The nearest train station is Eggesford approximately 14 miles away offering services to Barnstaple and Exeter.
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