Land for sale

Riddlecombe, Chulmleigh EX18

A rare opportunity to create an exceptional single storey 4 bedroom country home in a peaceful & highly accessible North Devon setting, with Class Q Prior Approval to convert an existing barn, set in 3.9 acres of adjoining pasture and outstanding change of lifestyle potential. Freehold.

Situation & Amenities

Off a little-used country lane, just South of the pretty village of Riddlecombe. Local amenities can be found in the villages of Dolton and Winkleigh, with both also having a primary school. The small town of Chulmleigh has day-to-day facilities including Post Office, shops and banking, as well as further schooling to secondary level at the highly regarded Chulmleigh Community College. This makes the property particularly attractive to families seeking a balance of rural living and excellent educational provision. Eggesford’s railway station provides direct connections to Exeter and beyond. It is also within easy reach, offering a level of connectivity seldom associated with such a peaceful, rural setting. The property is ideally placed to take advantage of the countryside and many appealing walks in the area. The National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor are both within easy reach. The regional centre of Barnstaple, with live theatre and district hospital is about 13 miles to the North and the Cathedral City of Exeter about 27 miles to the South-East. From Barnstaple, the North Devon Link Road leads on in a further 45 minutes or so to Jct.27 of the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in about 2 hours. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description & Planning

We understand that the building has been present on the land since around 2002. It is of a stable metal frame construction with part-concrete and part-compacted earth floor, timber walls and corrugated sheet roofing. The building is enclosed on all sides in the main, with two large access doors on opposite sides of the structure. There is a smaller access door and open access point with a gate. The proposed conversion is to a single storey dwelling with garden and parking for three vehicles. Torridge District Council passed the application in a decision on 22nd May 2026, for change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house and associated building, operations under Class Q the agricultural building is at Grid Ref. Riddlecombe. The Planning Reference is 1/0959/2025/agmb. All associated documentation can be viewed on the Torridge District Council Planning Portal using the above Reference for access. The proposed conversion provides accommodation, including: Entrance hall, cloakroom, open-plan living/dining room/kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - one of which is ensuite. The structure occupies an attractive South-facing position, with the site enjoying far-reaching countryside views, mature Devon hedge boundaries, independent access and a wonderful sense of seclusion. The adjoining land extends naturally from the barn, creating a highly desirable lifestyle holding - suitable for a variety of uses including equestrian interests, smallholding, gardening, exercising ones’ dogs, recreation or simply the enjoyment of open countryside. The approved conversion presents an exciting opportunity to create a spacious, contemporary country home, whilst retaining the character and proportions of the existing building. Buyers have the advantage of planning certainty, together with the flexibility to design and finish the property to their own requirements and style. Importantly, the site already benefits from an existing water supply, while investigations into the electricity connection quotes are currently underway - helping to further reduce uncertainty for prospective purchasers and to streamline the development process.

Viewings

Viewings are strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the Sole Selling Agents Stags on or

Directions

From Dolton Beacon, take the road to Ashreigney and after a short distance turn right signed Riddlecombe. Follow the road into the village and as the road bends to the left into the village High Street, take the lane immediately before the village on the right. Continue down there for 1/3 of a mile or so, and the site will be found on the left-hand side, identified by our For Sale board.

Special Note

The CGIs provided on this brochure are merely to show how the proposed conversion may look once completed in accordance with the current planning consent.