Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

An attractive Agricultural Smallholding (AOC) occupying an outstanding rural position and enjoying panoramic views, extending in total to about 5.30 Acres.


Newlands represents a most attractive and well situated rural property package with smallholder potential, occupying an exceptional position enjoying panoramic countryside views. The property comprises a detached house (subject to AOC) affording well proportioned three bedroomed family accommodation. The dwelling affords the potential to create a lovely country residence. Set in large gardens, the property benefits from private parking and a double garage. Adjoining the house is an excellent block of productive pasture land which may be well suited to those prospective purchasers looking to keep a few livestock, as well as those simply looking for their own private space to enjoy. Newlands extends in total to about 5.30 Acres, and is offered for sale as a whole.

The House
This comprises an attractive detached house providing well proportioned three bedroomed accommodation, which despite now requiring updating in some areas, provides a charming family home. Believed to date originally from the mid 1970’s, the house was erected subject to an agricultural occupancy condition, and comprises block, brick and rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof.
The accommodation is accessed via a welcoming entrance hall with a built-in cloaks cupboard and further store cupboard. The Living Room benefits from a triple aspect, enjoying lovely views and has a fireplace inset with wood burning stove. A patio door leads out to the rear garden. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room contains a range of fitted base cupboard and drawer units with roll-top work surfaces and a tiled splashback. Inset stainless steel sink, four-ring ceramic hob with extractor over, upright unit built-in electric oven, and walk-in Larder Cupboard. A door leads out to a Side Entrance Porch with a stone tiled floor and door to outside. Situated off the kitchen is a useful Utility Room with plumbing for a washing machine and a Cloakroom off. A door leads out to the large Double Garage/Workshop, with two up-and-over garage doors and a fitted work bench. On the first floor a landing provides access to Three Bedrooms, each benefiting from a wash hand basin and built-in wardrobe. There is also a good sized Family Shower Room. Superb views over the surrounding countryside are enjoyed, with the accommodation benefiting in the main from double glazing.
For approximate room dimensions and layout please refer to the enclosed floorplan.

Outside
The property is approached over a private entrance drive which provides parking and access to the double garage. Adjoining the driveway is a large hard standing area providing additional parking, if required. Large lawned gardens surround the house on three sides, with a gate leading out to the adjoining land. The door from the living room opens out onto a level area to the rear of the house which may be ideal for the creation of a patio.

The Land
Surrounding the homestead on three sides is an attractive block of agricultural land comprising a productive pasture, utilised in recent years for the grazing of livestock and fodder production. The land is very gently sloping and primarily contained within hedgerow boundaries, with a separate gated access leading direct from the road. Superb views are enjoyed from the upper part of the land, which may be well suited to a variety of agricultural and smallholder uses. Newlands extends in total to about 5.30 Acres, as shown shaded on the attached identification plan.

Tenure and Possession
Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

Services & Outgoings
We understand that the property benefits from mains water and electricity supplies. Drainage of the house is to a private system. Please note, the drainage system has not been inspected and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations.
Local Council Tax on the house Band E, together with the usual service and environmental charges.

Town & Country Planning
Planning consent for the house was granted in 1974 subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (Ref: NI/19215). Condition 2 of the planning consent states that ‘The dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied only by persons employed or last employed full-time locally in agricultural or forestry work, as defined by Section 290 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, and the dependants of such persons as aforesaid’. Copies of the planning consent are available from the Agents upon request.
Agri-Environment Schemes & Designations
We understand that the land is not currently entered into any agri-environment schemes. The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Rights of Way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc.
The property is offered and as far as required by the Vendors will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements, wayleaves, privileges and advantages, either public or private, whether specifically referred to in these particulars of sale or not.

Additional Information

Broadband: Currently not connected. We understand that Ultrafast broadband is available in the locality (based on Openreach data). For an indication of specific speeds and supply in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Mobile Coverage: Potential available via EE, O2, Three and Vodaphone (based on Ofcom data). However, 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 very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Important Notice
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property.
For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property.
Ref: STM240156

The property occupies an outstanding and elevated rural position situated within glorious North Devon countryside comprising a predominantly agricultural landscape of rolling hills and river valleys interspersed with an abundance of woodland. Despite its peaceful rural location Newlands is well situated for easy access to the surrounding districts, enjoying convenient access to Barnstaple, Torrington and the main routes of communication.
The small village of Newton Tracey has a popular public house, whilst the principle North Devon town of Barnstaple to the north east provides an excellent range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of an important regional centre, including the North Devon District Hospital.
From Barnstaple the A39 and hence A361 North Devon Link Road provide easy access to South Molton, Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27), with mainline intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours). The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 38 miles away, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
Newlands is well situated to take advantage of the wealth of recreational activities in the area including horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Taw and Torridge, hunting, shooting and golf courses at Barnstaple, Westward Ho! and High Bickington. To the north east the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the spectacular North Devon coast boasts pretty villages and the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.