ShareSave
Guide Price£450,000

Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, EX17

Land size
2.5 acres

Key Features

  • Additional land available
  • Potential under extension of Permitted Development Rights for retention and conversion of the existing buildings (Clarkson’s Law – Maximum 10 dwellings), subject to planning.
  • Range of agricultural buildings with planning permission for demolition and creation of three new build, detached four and three bedroom dwellings
  • Valuable residential development opportunity

Description

SITUATION

Lower Newton Farm Buildings occupy a delightful, rural setting alongside a handful of houses amid pretty Mid Devon countryside, 1½ miles west of the village of Zeal Monachorum and around 3 miles from both North Tawton and Bow which provide ranges of local amenities. A more comprehensive range of services can be found in Crediton, some 10 miles east of the farm with both the A377 and A3072 within 3½ miles. The main A30 dual carriage way is 10 miles to the south at Whiddon Down.

DIRECTIONS What Three Words: crate.taller.prefect Post Code: EX17 6LH

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Extending to some 17,000 sq ft, amid a plot approaching 2½ acres, the barns are principally constructed with steel frame being set in a stepped yard with direct access of the parish lane. Planning permission has been granted by Mid Devon District Council under Application Number: 23/00264 for the erection of three new build detached two storey houses (2 x four bedrooms and 1 x three bedrooms), following the demolition of the agricultural buildings. It should also be noted that following a reform of permitted development rights in May 2024 which increased the maximum number of dwellings within a former agricultural unit from 5 to 10 (Clarkson’s Law) there may be potential for retaining and converting the existing buildings, subject to the normal planning process.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are on site or close by.

METHOD OF SALE The property will be offered for sale by Private Treaty.

TENURE AND POSSESSION The Development site at Lower Newton Farm is available freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.

PLANS OF THE PROPERTY The plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed, and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property Charges Register of the registered title, together with all public rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way, which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agents whose decision acting as the experts shall be final.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Kivells at Exeter CONTACT US Agent | Simon Alford Kivells Exeter The Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter


EPC Rating: F

Disclaimer

Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make or give representations or warranties in relation to the property. No responsibility is accepted for any statement within these particulars, which do not form part of any offer or contract. Areas, measurements and boundaries are approximate. Text, photographs, CGI’s and plans are for guidance only. It should not be assumed the property has all necessary planning or building consents, and Kivells have not tested any services or equipment. The property is sold subject to all matters in the Property and Charges Register, including rights of way and easements. Purchasers are deemed to know all boundaries. Nothing herein constitutes financial advice; seek your own. Use of Mortgage Genies SW Ltd. will result in a £250 + VAT referral fee to Kivells. Kivells retains copyright to all particulars and media.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Ask Agent
Council Tax Band
Ask Agent
Date Posted
2026-04-28

Market Value Analysis

Based on properties with houses in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£180,000 / acre
Regional Average (1+ acres)£102,970 / acre
View full market data

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Ask Agent
Water
Ask Agent
Heating
Ask Agent
Broadband
Ask Agent
Sewerage
Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Listed Property
Ask Agent
Restrictions
Ask Agent

Property Features

Accessibility
Ask Agent
Parking
Ask Agent
Garden
Garden

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are supplied by the advertising agent or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

Contact Kivells, Exeter Land & Farm Sales

The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD

View agent profile