A unique opportunity to create two detached rural residences in a sought after location, or to apply for a revised scheme. Adjoining pasture and woodland. All together, set in around 4.00 acres.

DESCRIPTION
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a range of modern agricultural buildings with approval for conversion to residential use (under Class Q), enabling the creation of two detached individual dwellings. The buildings occupy a pleasant and slightly elevated rural position at the top of the farmstead of Higher Hewton Farm. There may also be potential for a prospective purchaser/s to submit an application for a revised scheme (subject to planning approval).

The buildings that benefit from Class Q change of use comprise a pair of identical steel framed covered yards, currently linked by a covered feed passage. The main buildings have block walls to part height, with timber space boarding over and compacted earth floors, beneath pitched GI roofs. The covered connecting feed passage has a mono-pitched profile steel roof and a concreted floor. Change of use acceptance has been received from West Devon Borough Council for the change of use of the buildings to form two detached residential dwelling under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning Act (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015: West Devon Borough Council Planning Ref: 2267/22/PDM - detailed plans are available online or via the agents.

The currently approved plans provide for two detached single storey conversions each extending to approximately 1,658 sq.ft. (154 sq.m.) Gross Internal Area (GIA), and each providing the following accommodation:
Open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining area, Utility Room, Hallway, Family Bathroom, 3 x Bedrooms (one with En-suite).

To the east are predominantly concreted yard areas, and to the south of the covered yards is a further detached open-fronted traditional building of part block, part stone and cob, and part GI clad elevations, beneath a pitched GI roof (measuring approx. 12.89m x 5.25m).

The buildings are to be sold with adjoining land extending in total to approximately 4.00 acres, as shown for identification purposes only on the site plan within these particulars. The grounds include yards, woodland and a large pasture field, running down to a stream to the west. The subject property will enjoy full and unrestricted rights of access over the private entrance road to Higher Hewton Farm, which runs south to the public highway, subject to a shared maintenance liability.

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion.

SERVICES
No mains services are currently connected, however it is understood that mains water and mains electricity may be available nearby. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquires as to the availability of any services.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC.
The property, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed, subject to all other public or private rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ Tel.[use Contact Agent Button]

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agents:
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 1 Emperor Way,
Exeter, Devon EX1 3QS
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HEALTH & SAFETY
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
2. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
4. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard.
5. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchasers inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.

v.4.1 - updated 27.05.2023

SITUATION
The property occupies an enviable rural location within an attractive band of countryside, to the west of Thorndon Cross (2.8 miles), and yet benefitting from easy access to the A30 at Sourton Down (2.8 miles). The town of Okehampton lies around 6.5 miles distant, and the city of Exeter around 28 miles away, with access to the M5 motorway. The beautiful Dartmoor National Park is just 3 miles away, offering tremendous opportunities for leisure and outdoor pursuits.