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.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-04-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 176 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Heating
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bow Community Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Community school
- North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 160
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School3.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Anglican/Church of England
- Copplestone Primary School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 138
- Type
- Foundation school
- Winkleigh Primary School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 0 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Chulmleigh Community College6.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth's8.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Type
- Academy converter
- Okehampton College9.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,066
- Type
- Academy converter
- South Molton Community College13 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 656
- Type
- Foundation school
- Thomas Hall School14 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 438
- Type
- Free schools
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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