Staple Cross, Hockworthy, Wellington, Devon, TA21

Property Details: - Type: Bungalow - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Fine & Country - Wellington Phone: 01823 760817

THE BARNS <br/>At Raeleigh, three barns benefit from Class Q consent to create four individual homes, each designed to make the most of the exceptional rural setting. All barns have electricity and water connected.<br/><br/>Mid Devon Planning ref 25/01445/PNCOU<br/><br/>The Stock Barn is to be divided into two spacious three-bedroom dwellings of approximately 1,286 sq ft each, both enjoying far-reaching views across the land and surrounding countryside. <br/><br/>The Tall Barn offers the opportunity to create a striking detached three-bedroom home of around 1,205 sq ft, also positioned to capture stunning open views. <br/><br/>The Wooden Barn, set slightly away from the main group, provides for a charming detached one-bedroom dwelling of approximately 592 sq ft, offering a secluded living environment.<br/><br/>THE LAND<br/>Set within approximately 17.6 acres, Raeleigh enjoys an elevated position with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, offering a peaceful and private setting immersed in nature. <br/>Part of the land has been managed under a Countryside Stewardship scheme, enhancing wildlife habitats, biodiversity and overall landscape character, while the holding is currently divided into a number of paddocks with stock-proof fencing. <br/><br/>The land has been managed without chemicals for a number of years encouraging biodiversity of grass and hedgerow species, with the majority of the boundary hedges having been traditionally laid. Most of the larger paddocks benefit from a water supply via automated self-filling troughs<br/><br/>The owners are willing to retain up to 6.61 acres (comprising three fields to the east of the main entrance) and with its own road access, subject to negotiation, providing flexibility for purchasers.<br/><br/>THE LODGE <br/><br/>The detached two bedroom wooden lodge currently has the benefit of an agricultural tie ‘The occupation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry or a widow or widower or surviving civil partner of such a person, and to any resident dependants’. <br/><br/>The use hereby permitted shall be for a limited period of 3 years from the date of this permission have been implemented (6/3/2024). 23/01655/FULL.<br/><br/>The Lodge has been improved by the owners to create a comfortable home with useful entrance porch for wet coats and muddy boots, a central log burner as well as an air source heat pump for the sitting room (offering cooling and heating options). <br/>There is a kitchen with space and plumbing for a dishwasher, a generous shower room and two double bedrooms (each with electric heaters). Adjacent to the lodge is a detached insulated utility room with power and ample space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer etc.<br/><br/>Utilities and Services: <br/><br/>Mains electricity – private drainage- Private water supplies from a bore hole located by the Stock Barn or spring by The Wooden Barn. There is a water treatment unit in the Tall Barn.<br/><br/>We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting <br/>Notes <br/>There is a historic right of access for South West Water to access the land by the Wooden Barn – The owners have confirmed that this has not been used since their ownership and we understand relates to their former ownership of the bottom meadow field. The former SWW pump house and brick reservoir which are still in the meadow field are now owned by Raeleigh.<br/>Directions<br/>Using what3 words<br/>///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/workbook.waistcoat.depth">workbook.waistcoat.depth</a><br/>Using what3 words<br/>///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/workbook.waistcoat.depth">workbook.waistcoat.depth</a>