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Pilland Way, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon

Key Features

  • Two adjoining units, one fronting Pilland Way, second access from Upcott avenue
  • Unit 1 – 13,456 sq.ft (1,250 sq.m) plus two storey office premises of 709 sq.ft (66 sq.m) with car parking to front and side yard
  • Unit 2 – 3,852 sq.ft (358 sq.m) plus mezzanine floor 1,049 sq.ft (97 sq.m) with car parking and yard
  • Site size of 0.80 acres
  • Prominent road fronted site
  • Unit 1 - 2 bay warehouse with ridge height of 13’4 (4.05m) – recent roof coating, 2026 with 20 year guarantee
  • Unit 2 – Modern portal frame and insulated panels with ridge height of 18`8 (5.70 sq.m)
  • Of interest to owner occupiers, investors and developers alike

Description

LOCATION
With over 40,000 inhabitants including nearby villages, Barnstaple is a thriving town near to beautiful beaches and countryside, and the centre of North Devon in commerce, culture, education and service provision. It has a wide variety of businesses attracting tourists and permanent residents year-round, including a vibrant and diverse collection of bars and restaurants for evening footfall. Barnstaple is easily reached via the A361 which leads to the M5 at Junction 27, has a station with hourly trains to Exeter at peak times, and Exeter airport is an hour away. The town is rapidly expanding with several new housing and commercial developments currently underway, and more than 5,000 new houses and further economic development planned for the near future. The notable towns of Bideford (9 miles), Woolacombe (14 miles), Ilfracombe (12 miles), South Molton (12 miles) and Torrington (14 miles) are also nearby.

THE SITUATION
The site and premises have a road frontage along Pilland Way, close to the entrance to Pottington Business Park, with a rear entrance from Upcott Avenue. The site is located opposite Howdens Joinery and close to Greggs, Bookers Cash & Carry and Nissan Car Showroom.

DESCRIPTION
On a total site size of 0.8 acres the accommodation consists of two adjoining industrial / workshop units totalling 17,308 sq.ft (1,250 sq.m). Unit 1 is the original unit which extends to 10,555 sq.ft (981 sq.m) and is of 2 bay concrete frame construction with a ridge height of 13’4 (4.05 m). A number of improvements have been made to the premises recently including LED lighting, roof fans, new translucent roof panels and roof coating with a 20 year guarantee from 2026. Connecting unit 1 and unit 2 is a newer unit which consists of assembly room, delivery bay and access corridor totalling 2,901 sq.ft (270 sq.m). This unit has a profiled steel clad roof and central valley. Unit 2 is of modern steel portal frame construction under a pitched and insulated profiled steel clad roof with 10% translucent roof panels and has a ridge height of 18`8 (5.70 sq.m). Within this unit is a mezzanine floor of 1,049 sq.ft (97 sq.m) which provides staff room , storage and achieve room. To the front of unit 1 is a two storey office building of 709 sq.ft (66 sq.m) which has reception office, admin office, meeting room and managers office. There are a number of access points on site with double glazed entrance door to the offices, 4 sliding workshop doors and yard for unit 1, with unit 2 having 2 roller shutters doors and its own yard. Both units have their own parking areas, electric, water and gas supplies.

THE PROPOSAL
Our clients are inviting offers for the Freehold interest with a preference to sell the site and premises as a whole and proposals for each unit will be considered. Both units are on separate title.

RATES
We are verbally advised by the Local Rating Authority that the premises are currently assessed as follows:- Rateable Value (2026 Listing): £78,000 Rates Payable: £39,156 based on uniformed business rate of 50.2p in the pound. Occupiers are advised to make their own enquiries of North Devon District Council.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

VAT
Payable, if applicable, at the prevailing rate.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Please contact the agents for a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendation Report.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, Three Phase Electricity and gas for both units.

THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)

UNIT 1

INDUSTRIAL / WORKSHOP
GIA 10,555 sq.ft (981 sq.m) 3 sliding access doors, concrete frame, concrete flooring, LED lighting, recently installed ceiling fans, recently installed translucent roof panels, ridge height of 13’4 (4.05m), compressor lines, overhead electrical trucking, ladies and gents toilets

ASSEMBLY ROOM, DELIVERY BAY AND CORRIDOR
2,901 sq.ft (270 sq.m) LED lighting, side delivery bay, access to:-

UNIT 2
GIA 10,555 sq.ft (981 sq.m) 2 roller shutter doors, personnel access door, power floated floor, steel portal frame construction, profiled and insulated steel clad roof, LED warehouse lighting, translucent roof panels, ride height of 18’8 (5.70 m), space heater, internal blockwork to 6’ (1.80 m), ladies and gents toilets

MEZZANINE FLOOR
1,049 sq.ft (97 sq.m) consisting of staff room, storage and achieve room

OFFICE BUILDING
GIA over 2 floors 709 sq.ft (66 sq.m) Ground floor - Double glazed entrance door, reception office, admin office. First floor – meeting room, manager’s office, toilet and store.

OUTSIDE
To the front of Unit 1 is car parking for 17 vehicles with additional parking / yard / delivery access to the side with 3 sliding access doors to the unit. To the rear, and with access from Upcott Avenue, Unit 2 has parking for 13 vehicles plus 2 yard areas.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
JD Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
1. All measurements are approximate.
2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact JD Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. We do our utmost to comply with this Act in full. However we are also trying to represent our clients’ properties in their high possible light, as such we may use summer photographs to promote some properties.

VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
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Tenure
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Date Posted
2026-09-08

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy977 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    261
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Pilton Infants' Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    172
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sticklepath Community Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    448
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Yeo Valley Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ashleigh CofE Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Pilton Community College684 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Braunton Academy3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College7.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy8.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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

Iceland Barnstaple, Barnstaple0.8 miles
Asda Barnstaple Superstore, Barnstaple0.8 miles
M&S Barnstaple, Barnstaple0.9 miles

GP surgery

Queen'S Medical Centre1 mile

Pharmacy

Boots0.8 miles

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital1.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field449 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path275 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

Barnstaple Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Business Park184 metres

Typical drive times

Northam17 min · 11 miles
Bideford16 min · 10 miles
Barnstaple5 min · 1.8 miles
Ilfracombe19 min · 11 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 9 min · 47 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 3Higher risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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.

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