Prescott, Uffculme, Mid Devon

Overview

KLP are delighted to offer for sale this superb development opportunity comprising of a detached barn set in a tranquil location with no near neighbours and offering detailed planning permission for conversion and extension to form a delightful 2 / 3 bedroom home with panoramic views over the local area. The proposed accommodation comprises on the ground floor and entrance hallway, utility and plant room, kitchen/dining room, living room, study/office (or bedroom 3), cloakroom and bedroom 2. On the first floor a master bedroom suite is proposed with bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The overall proposed floor area is stated in the Officers report to extend to 154sqm.

The vendors, who are architects, have also produced an alternative interior layout drawing which would provide 4 bedrooms and which they state can be achieved without further planning approval - please contact the agents for copies of these drawings. In addition, the vendors suggest a garage/studio and/or further extension of the barn may well be attainable, subject to all requisite consents.

The c. 0.5 acre plot slopes gently from north to south with the building being set lengthways across the site from west to east and generally parallel to the road. The plot is surrounded by rolling open countryside on all sides, with expansive views out over neighbouring farmland.

Utilities

The Agents are advised that the property is to be served via a new private drainage system (Package treatment plant). Interested parties are advised to contact the relevant utility companies to confirm the availability and capacity of all other required services prior to making any offer.

Location

The barn is situated close to the Devon and Somerset border, less than 3 miles from J27 of the M5 and 4 miles from Tiverton Parkway rail station, with its regular rail service to London. It is set in a rural position, with the hamlet ofPrescott a few hundred metres to the east and comprising just 12 dwellings.

Nearby amenities and facilities can however be accessed at Culmstock (c. 1.4 miles and which can also be reached via a public footpath), or more extensive amenities are available in the larger town of Wellington (6 miles).

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Planning Status

Mid Devon District Council approved detailed planning application ref. 23/01758/FULL on 31st January 2024 for the “Conversion of a barn to a dwelling and single storey extension ” on land and building at NGR 309270 114192 Prescott, Uffculme. In addition to this approval, a previous extant consent exists under application ref. 21/01032/FULL for a more modest 2 bedroom conversion of the barn. A copy of the relevant planning and technical documents can be attained from KLP on request.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council

Planning application reference: 23/01758/FULL

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