Fulford Road, Dunsford

Description

A rare opportunity to own a remarkable building plot situated in Dartmoor National Park in the picturesque Teign Valley. This extraordinary site, a former disused reservoir, boasts a truly unique offering for those seeking to create their own bespoke dream home.

Perched in an elevated position above the village of Dunsford, this plot provides an unrivalled, South-facing, panorama of the breathtaking Devon countryside. The old reservoir building on the plot is extremely well built with internal dimensions of roughly 40ft x 40ft x 11ft with four brick pillars in the centre of the building. The plot is c.0.4 acres allowing for ample space around the proposed dwelling to create beautifully landscaped gardens that this idyllic location deserves.

Benefitting from full planning permission for the construction of a striking contemporary four-bedroom detached dwelling, this superb site enjoys outstanding panoramic views across the surrounding Devon countryside and offers purchasers the opportunity to create a bespoke family home in one of the county’s most desirable rural locations.

The approved design provides generous and thoughtfully arranged accommodation, incorporating expansive glazing to maximise the spectacular outlook, together with modern open-plan living spaces, four bedrooms, landscaped gardens and ample parking

Please note the postcode is not for the exact location but a nearby one.

Situation

Situated on the outskirts of the popular Teign Valley village, Dunsford is a particularly desirable place to live, largely due to its strong community
which supports its own primary school, pub, post office/village store, and tea rooms.

The property is well placed for access to the University and Cathedral City of Exeter (6 miles), which has an extensive range of facilities, including an excellent range of shops (including a John Lewis and Waitrose), cafes, and restaurants.
Exeter has an excellent selection of schools, both state and private.

Exeter also has direct rail links on both the Waterloo and Paddington Lines to London, with the shortest journey time from Exeter to London being under 2 hours.

The property is located just inside Dartmoor National Park which is renowned for its beauty and provides wonderful opportunities for countryside enthusiasts including walking, cycling, rock climbing and fishing.

Directions

From Exeter head out on the B3212 up Dunsford Hill. Carry on through Longdown and stay on the B3212 towards Mortenhampstead and Dunsford. Head up six miles hill and as you start to descend back down take the first right signposted to Dunsford and head up Reedy Hill. Just before you get to the village turn right onto Fulford Hill. After 0.4 miles the entrance to the site will be on your left.

PLANNING

The development site benefits from Full Planning Permission (Technical Details Consent ref: 0051/24), subject to conditions, for the conversion of the existing redundant water reservoir to a low energy detached 4 bedroom dwelling. Details Consent (ref: 0051/24) was granted the 9 September 2025 following a successful appeal (ref: W/25/3361953) which was made under section of he Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The initial Permission in Principle (ref: 0186/22) was granted on the 25 May 2023 following a successful appeal (ref: W/22/3302228). For further information and for access to the suite of supporting documentation, please contact the Auctioneers. Community Infrastructure Levy (Cil) - It is understood that Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is currently not applicable.

SERVICES

Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the ability to make adequate connections for mains services that may be required

VIEWINGS

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum (if applicable), which will be available on Auction Day.

AUCTION LEGAL PACK & FINANCE

Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary legal, planning, surveys and finance enquiries prior to the auction.

PRICE INFORMATION

Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). This reserve figure cannot be higher than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at or contact us on for up to date information. Following the fall of the hammer contracts are exchanged and there is no going back!