Barn North West of West Leigh Farm, Modbury, PL21

LOCATION
Situated in a peaceful rural setting with views towards the rolling South Hams countryside and views towards Dartmoor National Park, yet moments from the A379 and A38.The existing building consists of a an open fronted, stone faced barn.

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CONNECTIVITY
Modbury – 0.8 mile (2 min drive / 15 min walk), A38 Devon Expressway – 4.5 miles, Ivybridge Railway Station – 6.2 miles (London Paddington in 3 hrs), Plymouth – 12 miles, Exeter – 34 miles. Local services in Modbury include a primary school, independent shops, pubs, post office and bus connections to Plymouth and Kingsbridge.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The site comprises a traditional linhay barn benefitting from detailed design proposals for conversion into a well-appointed residential dwelling. This design carefully integrates both retention and enhancement of the existing structure (including slate columns and stonework), high-quality contemporary interventions and efficient internal layout over two floors. The layout maximises the natural light, volume of character and views across the surrounding countryside. A detailed construction package is available upon request.

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
Entrance and circulation hall
Bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom
Secondary living/snug space
Plant and service areas
First Floor
Open plan kitchen / dining / living area
Feature wood-burning stove
Additional WC

South Hams District Council Application Reference: 2531/23/PDM

SITE & SETTING
Access from the public highway via a shared private track leading to a defined entrance drive with enclosed curtilage with garden area, dedicated biodiversity enhancement land with native planting in a rural position with strong amenity value.

Sustainability & Specification Highlights

ENERGY & SERVICES
Air Source Heat Pump system
EV charging provision
High thermal performance building envelope

CONSTRUCTION & FABRIC
Enhanced insulation to walls and existing stone structure
Airtightness target of < 3 m³/hr/m²
Sustainable internal finishes (low VOC paints specified)

ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES
Radon protection system (barrier + sump)
Sustainable drainage including soakaways
Biodiversity net gain through retained grassland and planting

AGENTS NOTE
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MATERIAL INFORMATION

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Costs and tenure
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: Not banded
EPC rating: No Certificate

The building
Detached other, standard brick and block construction
Loft access: no
Outside areas: Front garden, Rear garden, and Side garden
No spray foam insulation

Services
No mains electricity - connection possible 150m away
No mains water. Private bore hole drilled for water
Foul drainage: Not known
No mains surface water drainage
Heating: None
Broadband: None
Parking: Driveway
Not in a controlled parking zone
No disabled parking available

Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
Not in a conservation area
Tree preservation order present
No environmental risks recorded
No specialist issues recorded
Onward chain: no

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Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Modbury