SITUATION The site is situated in a prime position overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the rugged North Devon coast between Mortehoe and Lee Bay.
Lee is one of the area's unspoilt coastal locations and is a pretty village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within a quiet rocky inlet on the North Devon Coast 0.75 miles away.
The coastal town of Woolacombe, renowned worldwide for its sandy beach, lies approximately 2.5 miles to the west and the nearby town of Ilfracombe has the Landmark Theatre, a doctors surgery as well as banks, shops and supermarkets.
The market town of Barnstaple, about 14 miles away, holds a weekly pannier market, and provides an extended range of shops including numerous major retailers and supermarkets, as well as leisure and commercial facilities.
The sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough are within easy reach of the property and the Exmoor National Park and coast provides wide opportunity for walking and riding.
DESCRIPTION The site is known as Rocketsfield and is an exceptional development site in one of the more unspoilt locations along the North Devon coast with planning consent in place for the demolition of the existing barn and the erection of an individually designed, contemporary new house.
The proposed new dwelling will have beautiful views towards the Atlantic Ocean and will include approximately 363 m2 of accommodation over two floors. The approved layout has a spacious and light-filled kitchen / dining room on the ground floor, with a separate living room, a snug, an entrance lobby, a boot room, a plant room, w.c. and laundry room with three bedrooms on the ground floor, all with en-suites.
On the first floor there will be three bedrooms (the master with an en-suite), and a separate bathroom.
Outside the approved plans are for a level garden with a patio, decking, lawn and wildflower meadow and plenty of space for parking and a double garage. Planning consent is also in place for the formation of a new access so that the property will have its own private access.
SERVICES Mains water supply (sub-metered) and mains electricity are available nearby (subject to connection charges). Drainage will need to be provided by a new private system.
PLANNING Planning consent was approved on the 8th October 2024 for the demolition of the existing barn and the erection of a new dwelling (fallback) subject to conditions. The planning reference is: 78989.
VAT The construction of new-build dwellings are generally zero rated for VAT.
LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon District Council.
VIEWING Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call 01271 322833 or email:
[email protected]DIRECTIONS From Mullacott Cross on the A361 to the north of Braunton and south of Ilfracombe, proceed west on the B3343 towards Woolacombe and Mortehoe.
Continue along this road for approximately 3 miles, and after the sharp right hand bend, take the next turning on the right onto Mortehoe Station Road signed towards Mortehoe.
Follow this road for approximately half a mile and upon reaching Borough Cross turn right into Warcombe Lane. Continue this road for about 0.5 miles and Rocketsfield will be found on the left.
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