Property for sale

Atherington, Umberleigh, Devon EX37

Discover a rare 2.41-acre North Devon countryside retreat with full planning consent for a stunning five-bedroom bespoke home, boasting breathtaking rural views and exceptional development potential.
Description

This sale presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a superb development site with the benefit of full planning consent for the construction of one detached residential dwelling. Occupying an attractive rural position, the site enjoys delightful rural views across its own land, together with far reaching views over the surrounding North Devon countryside.

The setting offers considerable potential to create a highly attractive, bespoke, detached family home in a sought-after rural location. The site currently includes an agricultural barn, and although Class Q prior approval was initially granted for the residential conversion of the barn, full planning permission has since been approved for the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a five-bedroom dwelling, set within a generous plot and benefitting from ample parking.

The property extends in total to approximately 2.41 acres (0.97 hectares), and is offered for sale as a whole, as edged red on the site plan.
Tenure & possession

Freehold, with vacant possession available upon completion.
Services & outgoings

The vendor has advised us that mains electricity and mains water connections are on site. In addition, there is capacity to connect to a sewage treatment plant drainage system, at the purchasers cost.

Council Tax: North Devon District Council - to be accessed.
Town & country planning

Full planning permission has been approved by North Devon District Council, dated 12 November 2025, for the demolition of an existing agricultural building and the construction of a five bedroom dwelling.

All relevant supporting documentation can be viewed via the North Devon District Council planning portal by searching Application Number 80770.
Additional information

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply, or coverage in the area, we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from river/sea and surface water flooding.

Accessed over a private entrance drive, the property occupies a peaceful rural position in picturesque North Devon countryside, within easy reach of Exmoor and the stunning North Devon coast. The property enjoys a peaceful setting, surrounded by an agricultural landscape, whilst also experiencing privacy and seclusion. The property is well located for access to local amenities and the wider transport network. The nearby village of Atherington provides a welcoming local community, and is well-connected to nearby towns, such as Great Torrington and South Molton, with the regional centre of Barnstaple within a 30-minute drive providing an extensive range of everyday services including shops, banks, supermarkets, schools, restaurants, public houses, health centres and a hospital, together with numerous sporting and leisure facilities.

The A377 road provides convenient access to major routes and the surrounding districts, including Crediton and the City of Exeter.

From Barnstaple and South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27). There is a nearby rail station on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Umberleigh, with mainline intercity rail links available at Exeter and Tiverton Parkway, and international airports at Exeter and Bristol.