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South Molton Office
23 Broad Street, South Molton,
Devon EX36 3AQ
Taunton Office
Winchester House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton,
Somerset TA1 2UH
North Grendon
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
www.gth.net
Mark Chugg
(01823) 219993
Jack Sellick
(01823) 334466
The property, as a whole, extends to approximately 12.37-acres (5-ha) . Available as a whole or in lots.
For further information please contact: -
Michael Adey
(01769) 574500
Communications
Road - The property is approximately 169-miles from Birmingham and
approximately 195-miles London via the A361 and the M4/M5
motorways, respectively.
Rail - Tiverton Parkway railway station is approximately 19.3-miles to
the south-east. It provides mainline services to Exeter St. Davids,
Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and London
Paddington.
Air - Exeter International Airport and Bristol International Airport are
approximately 34.7-miles to the south-east and 66.3-miles to the north
-east, respectively. Both airports have scheduled and chartered flights
to a range of national and international destinations.
Property
North Grendon is accessed via the oak-lined Grendon Lane, which is
approximately 0.6-miles long. It is a secluded estate set in the
picturesque rolling Devon countryside on the fringe of Exmoor
National Park. Outstanding views create an ‘escape to the country’
feel, yet the property is very accessible.
The property comprises of a recently converted 4-bed detached
house, range of traditional barns suitable for conversion and
Locat ion
North Grendon is in the South West region of England, in the county of
Devon and in the administrative area of North Devon Council.
The A361 (North Devon Link Road) is approximately 4.5-miles to the
north. It provides access to the nearby villages of Rackenford,
Knowstone and Witheridge. Rackenford and Witheridge offer a range
of facilities and amenities including churches, village shops, post
offices and public houses. There is a choice of primary schools in
Rackenford, Knowstone and Witheridge. The highly reputed West
Buckland public school, for ages 3-18 years, is approximately 19.2-
miles away. In Knowstone, there is a Michelin-starred restaurant,
which is approximately 5-miles away.
The A361 also provides access to the nearby towns of South Molton
and Tiverton, both of which have a comprehensive range of
ecclesiastical, education, cultural, leisure/tourism and shopping
facilities. They are approximately 11-miles and 12.6-miles away,
respectively.
Barnstaple is approximately 22.5-miles away, Exeter is approximately
22.7-miles away and Bristol is approximately 74.9-miles away.
Regional airports in Exeter and Bristol are approximately 34.5-miles and
approximately 66.3-miles away, respectively.
North Grendon offers the rare opportunity of seclusion, yet is within
reach of all the services, facilities and amenities that the area offers
and good communication links to the South West region and the rest
of the United Kingdom.
Lots 1, 2 and 3
Orchard Barn
Centre Barn
Threshing Barn
L-shaped Barn
woodland. Orchard Barn can be occupied immediately. The
surrounding traditional barns offer a development opportunity, having
the benefit of Class Q prior approval for conversion into residential
dwellings.
It, as a whole, extends to approximately 12.37-acres (5-ha).
Lotting
The property is available as a whole or in lots. These are as follows: -
Lot 1 Orchard Barn and Centre Barn. The Orchard Barn is a recently
converted, detached 4-bed house. The Centre Barn benefits
from Class Q prior approval for conversion into a residential
dwelling. Within this lot are outbuildings, garden and lawn,
parking and paddock.
Lot 2 L-Shaped Barn. Traditional barn with the benefit of Class Q
prior approval for conversion into a residential dwelling.
Lot 3 Threshing Barn. Traditional barn with the benefit of Class Q
prior approval for conversion into a residential dwelling.
Lot 4 Lots 2 and 3 together; and
Lot 5 Woodland.
The lots are shown outlined and identified on the enclosed Lotting
Plan. They are shown for identification purposes only and are not to be
relied on.
Lot 1
Lot 1
Lot 3 Lot 5
Lot 1
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 1 - Orchard Barn and Centre Barn
Description - Orchard Barn
The Orchard Barn is a recently converted 4-bed detached house. The
house has no immediate neighbours, although this could change as
Lots 2 and 3 are being offered for sale and have the benefit of Class Q
prior approval for conversion into residential dwellings.
The Orchard Barn is a well-presented, 2-storey family home with a
blend of contemporary and traditional features. These include open
plan living, oak parquet flooring, exposed timber beams, hardwood
double glazed windows, slate window sills and part-vaulted ceilings.
The house has been built and finished to a high standard.
Energy efficient systems have been incorporated into the house. These
include high specification insulation throughout, a 4kW solar PV system,
underfloor heating at ground and first floor levels and an air source
system supplying both heating and hot water. The solar PV system has
been registered for FiT payments, which will be transferred from the
seller to the buyer on completion.
The accommodation is on 2-floors. The ground floor comprises an open
plan L-shaped kitchen/dining and living room with open fireplace ready
for a wood or multi-fuel stove. The retro-style kitchen is equipped with 4
-oven electric range cooker, American style fridge, dishwasher and
Belfast sink. The inner hallway leads to a wet room and stairs to the
first floor. Off the inner hallway is a bedroom/reception room with
glazed patio doors opening onto a south-facing balcony with views.
The first floor accommodation comprises a landing area with three large
double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a freestanding bath,
separate cloakroom and glazed patio doors opening onto a south-facing
balcony with views. Two further double bedrooms share a family
bathroom and walk-in shelved airing and services cupboard.
The Gross Internal Area (GIA) of the Orchard Barn is approximately
2,029 sq. ft. (188.4 sq. m.)
For approximate room dimensions and layout, please refer to the
floorplan overleaf.
Detailed Planning Permission
North Devon Council, on 22nd February 2011, granted detailed planning
permission (application number: 51518) for the conversion of the
Orchard Barn into holiday accommodation. The planning permission is
subject to 6no. conditions. The permission has been implemented and
the Orchard Barn has been converted.
Subsequently, the District Council, on 16th November 2018, granted
planning permission (application number: 65595) for the removal of
condition 3 (holiday occupancy restriction) attached to planning
permission 51518 to enable the unrestricted use of the barn conversion
as a dwelling. The permission is subject to 4no. conditions.
North Devon Council, on 11th February 2019, granted retrospective
planning permission (application number: 66001) for the change of use
of the land to provide additional residential curtilage and amended car
parking layout to that approved in planning permissions 51518 and
Lot 1
Lot 1
Lot 1
Lot 1 Lot 1 Lot 1
Important Note: The floor plans are for identification purposes
only. They are not to scale or to be relied upon.
ORCHARD BARN
65595. The permission is subject to 3no. conditions.
Description - Centre Barn
The Centre Barn is a traditional stone and cob barn with dual-pitch,
corrugated roof. Some of the internal and external stonework has
been recently repointed and has been reinforced with a ring beam. A
concrete slab, with a damp proof course (DPC), has been laid at ground
level.
It is ready for fitting out to suit the buyer’s use such as a granny
annexe, letting accommodation, office, studio, workshop or other
uses, subject to grant of planning permission.
The GIA of the Centre Barn is approximately 41.4-sq. m. (446-sq. ft.).
Detailed Planning Permission
North Devon Council, on 12th November 2001, granted full planning
permission (application number: 30231) for the change of use of the
Centre Barn to form holiday accommodation. Subsequently, this
consent was renewed on 26th June 2006 (application number:
42320). Neither of these planning permissions were implemented
and the building remains undeveloped.
Prior Approval
North Devon Council, on 21st July 2017, approved the prior
notification (application number: 63164) for the change of use of the
Centre Barn to form a 2-bed dwelling (Class QAB). The approval is
subject to 2no. conditions.
An application to renew the prior approval was registered with North
Devon District Council on 13th March 2019.
Small Outbuildings and Land
In Lot 1 there are further outbuildings set in the garden and grounds of
the house.
The paddock is registered for the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
Further information on the scheme is available in the information pack.
Lot 1 extends to approximately 4.95-acres (2-ha).
Lot 2 - L-shaped Barn
Description
The L-shaped Barn is a traditional stone and cob barn. It has a newly
reconstructed slate, dual pitched, insulated roof. Sections of the
existing walls have been repaired.
The southern and eastern walls are open-fronted with timber pillars.
There are a number of smaller window openings to the northern and
western walls.
Some of the stonework has recently been repointed. A concrete slab is
laid at ground floor level.
The L-shaped Barn is attached to the Threshing Barn (to the south) and
is positioned approximately 15-metres to the north-west of the Centre
Barn.
The GIA of the L-Shaped Barn is approximately 101.6 sq. m. (1,094 sq.
ft.).
Lot 2 extends to approximately 0.17-acres (0.07-ha).
Prior Approval
North Devon Council, on 3rd September 2018, approved the prior
notification (application number: 65187) for the change of use of the L-
shaped Barn to form a 2-bed dwelling (Class QAB). The approval is
subject to 2no. conditions.
Prior to the submission of application 65187, the District Council
granted retrospective planning permission on 27th June 2018 for repair
works previously completed to the barn (application number: 64840).
These works included the replacement roof, rebuilding of the southern
gable and partial rebuilding of the eastern gable.
Lot 3 - Threshing Barn
Description
The Threshing Barn is a traditional stone and cob barn. It has a
corrugated, dual-pitched, cut roof. A lean-to is attached to the barn on
the eastern wall. Sections of the existing walls have been repaired.
Some of the stonework has been recently repointed. The building has
a concrete slab at ground floor level.
The Threshing Barn is attached to the L-shaped Barn (to the north) and
is positioned approximately 8-metres to the west of the Centre Barn.
The GIA of the Threshing Barn is approximately 94.6 sq. m. (1,018 sq.
ft.).
Lot 3 extends to approximately 0.70-acres (0.28-ha).
Prior Approval
North Devon Council, on 13th April 2018, approved the prior
notification (application number: 64537) for the change of use of
the Threshing Barn to form a 2-bed dwelling (Class QAB). The prior
approval is subject to 2no. conditions.
Lot 4 - L-shaped Barn and Threshing Barn
The L-shaped Barn and the Threshing Barn are being offered together
as Lot 4. It extends to approximately 0.87-acres (0.35-ha).
Lots 2 and 3
Lot 5
Important Note: The floor plans are for identification purposes
only. They are not to scale or to be relied upon.
Lot 5 - Woodland
Description
The woodland lies approximately 0.3-miles east of the other lots. A
traditional hump-backed bridge crosses the River Sturcombe which
runs through the centre of the woodland. The woodland is of
ecological interest for its culm grassland and remains in its primeval
state. It is home to snipe, cuckoos, butterflies and other flora and
fauna.
Lot 5 extends to approximately 6.55 acres (2.65 ha).
All measurements are approximate. The Gross Internal Areas relate to
Lots 2, 3 and 4 only. These have been measured in accordance with
the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition).
Local Authority
North Devon Council
PO Box 379
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 2GT
T: (01271) 388288
W: www.northevon.gov.uk
Tenure and Possession
The seller owns the freehold (title absolute) of the property being
offered for sale. It is registered with the Land Registry under title
number: DN477780.
Method of Sale
We are offering the freehold for sale by private treaty, with vacant
possession on completion.
Guide Prices
The guide prices for each lot are set out in the enclosed covering letter.
Value Added Tax
The seller will not be opting to tax; therefore, VAT will not be payable in
addition to the purchase price.
All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the property.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of
way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, all or
any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The section of Grendon Lane running from Crowdhole Hill Road to the
hump-backed bridge is in third-party ownership. The property has a right
of way over this. The remaining section of the lane is included within the
title of the property.
A third-party right of way runs along Grendon Lane to the west of the L-
Shaped and the Threshing Barns.
Rights and Reservations
In the event that the property is sold as separate lots, there will need to
be rights and reservations in relation to access, services and boundaries
and also apportionment of the costs associated with the repair and
maintenance of any shared facilities.
Services
Lot 1 is serviced by mains electricity, mains water (supplied via a sub-
meter), drainage and biodigester system suitable for occupation of both
Orchard and Centre Barns, air source heating and solar PV system.
There is no gas supplied to the property.
In the event the property is sold as separate lots, the mains water supply
may need to be upgraded and new connections provided from
Crowdhole Hill to the various lots.
Further information on services is available in the information pack.
All interested parties should make their own enquires to the Statutory
Utility Providers.
EPC
Orchard Barn has an EPC rating of C.
Business Rates
Under the 2017 Rating List, the Orchard Barn has a Rateable Value of
£2,700 as a self catering holiday unit. It is subject of Small Business
Rates Relief.
Note: - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H. M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Greenslade Taylor
Hunt. Note: - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.
All interested parties should make their own enquiries of the VOA
in relation to the Rateable Value and the amount payable for
2019/2020.
The Orchard Barn will need to be reassessed by the VOA from
Business Rates to Council Tax given the removal of the occupancy
restriction and given a banding.
Additional Information
The information pack is available, via the link, as set out below:-
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7rm16znl905syjb/
AADqjyImaI51D5IRFD5mN1vAa?dl=0
Viewings
All viewings are strictly by appointment.
Directions
Sat Nav: EX16 8EJ
From the A361 (Log Cabin Diner) head towards Rose Ash/Ash Mill/
Bishops Nympton. Continue for approximately 0.5-miles and turn
left to head south. At Fanny’s Cross, turn left and continue.
Proceed for approximately 1.4-miles. for approximately 0.6-miles.
At the T-junction turn left and continue for approximately 0.2-miles.
Take the first available right-hand turn onto Nettleford Hill.
Continue onto Crowdhole Hill and take the first right-hand turning
onto Grendon Lane. The property will be identified by a Greenslade
Taylor Hunt signboard.
Continue on Grendon Lane for 0.6-miles and you will arrive at the
property.
Important Notice
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
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.
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
Sales Brochure produced March 2019
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