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Guide Price£195,000

Barn & Land at Lower Barn, Umberleigh

Land size: 2 acres
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2

Key Features

Building Plot with Land
To create a 2 Bed single storey dwelling
In all, about 2 ACRES
Stunning position with dramatic views
Outskirts of Umberleigh

Description

ABOUT THE PLOT

A superb development opportunity to create a two bedroomed detached and individually designed single storey dwelling with superb unspoilt views across the picturesque Taw Valley. The site extends to 2 acres of predominately gently sloping pasture land with a private gated entrance from the country lane. The site occupies an extremely accessible position just 0.2 of a mile from the B3227 leading to the village of Umberleigh. The nearby popular village of Chittlehampton is within 2 miles and the market town of South Molton just 6.5 miles distant.

The current barn is to be demolished and the new property reposition and enlarged within the site to take advantage of the views.

We understand that mains electricity and water are connected onsite. Drainage would be an installation of a treatment plant. A private bore hole may also be an option, if required.

The land areas available can be found on the enclosed identification land plan.

Planning consent was granted in December 2024; Demolition of barn and erection of new dwelling following Class Q approval 76939 along with erection of ground mounted solar array and associated works.

Planning application: 77701 - Council Services

The approximate gross internal area extends to about 114 m2 (1,227 sq ft). We understand that the property will retain its permitted development rights once complete, which may enable an extension/car port/garaging, if required and subject to any appropriate consents.

The current proposed accommodation can be found on the enclosed floorplans. The plot is edged red shown on the on the enclosed identification plan extending to just over 2.00 Acres.

THE AREA

The property occupies a delightful position toward the edge of this pretty rural village, just a short distance from the centre. Umberleigh has a thriving local community and includes a highly regarded primary school, popular public house, The Rising Sun, and the extremely useful railway station on the Tarka Line with a regular sprinter train service to Barnstaple and Exeter. There are further local facilities at Chittlehampton and High Bickington.

The market town of South Molton, located just to the south of Exmoor, offering an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants, together with a Sainsbury's supermarket, health centre, recreational facilities and cottage hospital. The town also enjoys a traditional country pannier market twice weekly.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains electricity and water are located within the land. Alternatively a bore hole could be installed.

Drainage - To install a new private treatment plant.

North Devon Council - Planning application: 77701 - Council Services

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head west on the B3227 towards Umberleigh. Continue for just over 6 miles. As you start to decent to the village of Umberleigh, take the turning right signed Hoe/Hawkridge and follow the lane for 0.2 of a mile. The entrance to the land and plot is on the left hand side.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared 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 make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

Council Tax Band: Exempt (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains

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Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Ask Agent
Date Posted: 2026-07-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 44 Building Plots listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£97,500 / acre

Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £122,561 / acre

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Property Brochure

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Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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
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Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Ask Agent
Garden: Ask Agent

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

12 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

Web & social
Music streaming
Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

Umberleigh Primary Academy721 metresNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
94
Type
Academy converter
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
84
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Church of England
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
79
Type
Voluntary aided school
Faith
Church of England
Filleigh Community Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
61
Type
Foundation school
Landkey Community Primary Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
178
Type
Academy converter

Secondary

The Park Community School5.5 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,408
Type
Academy converter
South Molton Community College6.4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
656
Type
Foundation school
Pilton Community College7 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,165
Type
Academy converter
Great Torrington School7.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
863
Type
Academy converter
Chulmleigh Community College7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
735
Type
Academy converter

* 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

Spar Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple5.2 miles

Tesco Barnstaple Superstore, Barnstaple5.4 miles

Spar - Newport Road, Barnstaple5.6 miles

GP surgery

Litchdon Medical Centre5.3 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Barnstaple5.3 miles

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital6.8 miles

Green space

Play Space692 metres

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

Umberleigh Rail Station860 metres

Nearest bus stop

Little Weir817 metres

Typical drive times

Bideford26 min · 16 miles

Barnstaple17 min · 8.9 miles

South Molton13 min · 6.9 miles

Exeter (city)57 min · 33 miles

Great Torrington19 min · 9.5 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials 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.