Yarnscombe, Barnstaple
- Land size
- 9.2 acres
Key Features
- Full Planning Permission
- Proposed Contemporary Three-Bedroom Home
- Set In Approx. 9.2 Acres
- Good Accessible Location
- Tree Lined Entrance
- Stunning Far Reaching Views
Description
An exceptional chance to create your very own Grand Design in the heart of North Devon. This rare opportunity comes with full planning permission to replace an existing agricultural building with a striking, contemporary three-bedroom home with far reaching views, set in around 9.2 acres of land.
The proposed property has been thoughtfully designed to combine cutting-edge architecture with the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Planned as a single-storey L-shaped home of approximately 150m², it features three bedrooms, a home office, and an open-plan living/kitchen/dining space - perfect for modern family life.
Expansive glazing will frame the panoramic views, bringing light and the outdoors directly into the home. The position enjoys open far reaching views with sea glimpses in the far.
For more information regarding the property please don't hesitate to contact the Bideford team. Viewings by prior appointment only with the sole selling agents Phillips Smith & Dunn.
Externally, the design embraces a bold, minimalist aesthetic with charred timber cladding, a green roof, and slimline aluminium windows. This not only pays homage to the area’s agricultural heritage but also blends subtly into the rolling countryside. A private courtyard garden is cleverly incorporated, providing a sheltered space to relax.
A newly planned 250-metre stone track will lead to the house, offering ample parking and easy access. The surrounding land, approximately 9.2 acres in all, includes pasture, wildlife habitats and two natural ponds - an idyllic setting for those seeking peace, space and a connection with nature.
The site is superbly positioned between Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington, offering both seclusion and convenience. Just a short drive away is the village of Yarnscombe, known for its warm community spirit, church and village hall. Nearby, Great Torrington provides shops, schools, a supermarket, Pannier Market and the popular Plough Arts Centre.
For leisure and outdoor pursuits, the Tarka Trail and Torrington Commons offer miles of walking and cycling, while Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks can be reached within 30 minutes. The sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are also within easy driving distance.
Planning
Full planning permission was granted on 22nd August 2024 (Torridge District Council, Ref: 1/0562/2024/FUL) for the demolition of an agricultural building and construction of a three-bedroom single-storey dwelling.
Services
A new private drainage system (septic tank or treatment plant) will need to be installed.
We understand that mains water and electricity is available nearby.
Additional Information
Freehold
Torridge District Council
Property sold subject to existing wayleaves, rights of way and agreements.
A boundary plan is available for identification purposes.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 57 Development Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
3 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
- Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 476
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Academy converter
- High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy4.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Monkleigh Primary School4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 137
- Type
- Community school
- East-the-Water Community Primary School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 439
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Great Torrington School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bideford College6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Park Community School6.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,408
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pilton Community College7.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Braunton Academy8.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 828
- 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
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.
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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
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- 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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64-65 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JT
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