Extending to 4 acres, a superb lifestyle opportunity comprising south-facing chalet and large barn set in rural, yet accessible, location. Freehold. EPC rating E

Situation - Situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Aylesbeare and Woodbury Salterton, along the A3052. Aylesbeare has a church, village hall and pub, whilst West Hill provides further local facilities, including an excellent primary school, and just beyond is the popular town of Ottery St Mary with the renowned King's School secondary school. Nearby is Aylesbeare Common whilst just beyond are the other commons of East Devon, including Woodbury Common providing wonderful riding and walking countryside.

There is good access to Exeter, the A30 dual carriageway and M5 motorway, Exeter International Airport and the World Heritage coastline at Sidmouth to the south.

Description - Higher Barn provides a superb lifestyle opportunity, occupying a rural yet accessible location, with beautiful views over the rolling East Devon countryside. The current vendors have owned the property for 25 years running their willow business growing and weaving willow, comprising a detached chalet with accommodation over one level and large detached barn. The diversification of the holding is very unique and offers further potential, subject to gaining the necessary consents. There is also a summerhouse and polytunnel. In total the property extends to 4 acres comprising garden, paddock and a plantation of cultivated willow trees.

Accommodation - A delightful detached chalet with permission for use as a dwelling house. A covered porch opens through to the spacious kitchen/dining room with solid fuel Rayburn, range of units and space for dining table. The sitting room has double doors enjoying the southerly aspect. There are doors opening to the three bedrooms and bathroom with shower over bath. The gardens surrounding the chalet has an existing Certificate of Lawfulness to establish use of the land as domestic garden with a summerhouse.

Barn - This late 20th century detached barn measures 47'10 x 17'11 internally, with a separate office to one end and stairs to first floor store room. There are solar panels on the roof. The barn initially was used to store agricultural equipment and in 2022 East Devon District Council (ref: 22/1618/CPE) granted a Certificate of Lawfulness for use of barn for manufacturing of Willow-based products (sui generis).

Outside - The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property. Approached along a gravelled drive, along the northern boundary, flanked by mature trees, leading to a parking and turning area beside the barn. There is an extensive area of garden adjoining the chalet opening through to the paddocks and willow plantation where there are over a hundred different varieties of willow.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Solar panels.

Local Authority - East Devon District Council

Website for planning documentation - eastdevon.gov.uk/planning

Viewing - Strictly and only by appointment through the sole agents, Stags, on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From Junction 30 of the M5 motorway proceed east on the A376 and at the first roundabout proceed on the A3052 towards Sidmouth. Passing the White Horse Inn, the entrance to the property is after a short distance on the right and identified by a Stags for sale board.