Yalberton, Paignton

Mileages

Totnes 5.2 miles approx., Torbay 5.4 miles approx., Dartmouth via Ferry 7 miles approx., Exeter 25.7 miles approx., Plymouth 29 miles approx., Newton Abbot 9.1 miles approx. (London Paddington via Totnes Train station approx. 2.45 hours).

Situation

Higher Yalberton lies between Totnes and Torbay, a short distance from the hamlet of Aish, and the villages of Stoke Gabriel on the River Dart with its mill pond and Berry Pomeroy with its castle. It is an area steeped in history and with connections to many historical events of the region.

Being a short drive to Totnes and Paignton, with a Mainline Railway Station at Totnes and easy access to the coastlines of both Torbay and the South Hams. Via Newton Abbot or Totnes, access can be gained to the main A38 linking the cities of Plymouth, Exeter and the M5 beyond.

Description

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed Cider Barn with many original features for sale with land of just over 1 acre. Originally built serving six Cider Orchards, built into the side of the hill giving access to the first floor allowing for tipping of the apples into one section, incorporating storage for barrels and tanks in another. Cider production in this area is well known with Hunts Cider still in operation further up the valley. The barn now has planning permission to create two homes with their own entrances.

Potential buyers are advised to review the planning documentation, conditions and legal agreements which are available from the agent.

Accommodation/Layout

Planning permission is granted for two semi detached properties each with their own entrances and parking with Eco Energy Systems of Air Source heat pumps, offering unit 1 with a traditional layout.

Unit 1

With reverse level living with three bedrooms to the ground floor with a good size entrance hall and staircase rising to the first floor. Here there is a large open plan kitchen/dining area with doors opening out onto a paved terrace. Living room with front aspect and velux windows.

Unit 2

With traditional layout with open plan living/kitchen diner on the ground floor with separate W.C. with double doors opening out onto the paved terrace. First Floor offering two good size bedrooms and two bathrooms with a mezzanine study area. Particular attention has been paid to the landscaping and planting. A new Bat Barn is required to be installed at the top of the paddock with landscaping access points (please refer to the plans for full details of landscaping, hedging and fencing requirements).

Services

As part of the planning application a packaged treatment plant will be required to be installed. Purchasers are recommended to make their own enquiries with reference to a main connection to water through South West Water and through new connections for electricity via the National Grid.

We are advised that there is mains water and mains electricity which has been maintained on site. A new connection will be required for the two separate properties.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority

Torbay Borough Council Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay TQ1 3DR.

Viewing Arrangements

By telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents.

Directions

From the A3022 ring road, turn off at the Sainsbury's super store junction, onto Yalberton Road. Proceed approximately 0.5 miles down the hill and the Cider Barn can be found on your left.

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