Residential development site for sale in Torrington

This property is marketed by:
Greenslade Taylor Hunt

An outstanding development opportunity comprising full planning approval for the erection 3 substantial detached properties enjoying superb countryside views set in its own attractive parcel of pastureland. In all about 1.21 Acres.

This sale affords prospective purchasers an excellent opportunity to acquire a superb development site with the benefit of full planning consent for the erection of three detached residential dwellings. The properties occupy an outstanding rural position. Benefiting from delightful views over its own land and superb far reaching views over the surrounding North Devon countryside towards Exmoor in the far distance, the site offers the potential to create three most attractive and individual detached dwellings.

The site currently contains two agricultural barns, which could be removed by the vendors. Having initially obtained Class Q prior approval for the residential conversion of the barn, the vendors have since been granted full planning permission for the removal of the farm buildings and replacement with the new builds which comprise of x2 detached four bedroom homes and a further 3 bedroom detached bungalow all enjoying large plots and ample parking facilities.

In total, the site at Hill Farm extends to about 1.21 Acres.

The development occupies a convenient rural position lying close to the hamlet of Sherwood Green just a few miles off the B3227 Great Torrington to Umberleigh road, within the parish of St Giles in the Wood. Despite its rural position the home still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication with the B3227 and A377 routes providing easy links to the larger towns of Great Torrington, Bideford, Barnstaple, South Molton and Crediton, each providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. The A39 and A361 North Devon link road provide quick and easy access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27) to the south east. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The development is surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Torridge, Taw and Mole, hunting, shooting and golf courses at Northam, Barnstaple, High Bickington and High Bullen. To the north east and south the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor offer beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, with popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

The nearest postcode is EX38 7JU although please refer to What3words.

For the exact location of the front door download the What3 words app and enter: ///affirming.gifts.solid

Town and Country Planning
Full planning approval has been obtained from Torridge district Council (August 2024) for the ‘Demolition of 2 barns erection of 3 no. dwellings in lieu of Class Q approvals 1/0447/2023/AGMB (2 dwellings) and 1/0448/2023/AGMB (1 dwelling) and associated works. Copies of the approved plans together with the relevant supporting documentation are available to view via the Torridge District planning portal by searching via the planning number - 1/0555/2024/FUL

Services Outgoings
We understand that a mains water supply will be connect to the properties. Overhead electricity cables cross the land, although prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the cost of connecting a mains electricity supply. Torridge Council Tax - To be assessed.

Right of way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc
We are not aware of any public or private rights of way across the land. The property, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, drains, 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).