Polehays Meadow, Okehampton, Devon
- Land size
- 3.5 acres
Description
Nestled in the picturesque Devon countryside, Polehays Meadow is just 15 minutes from the charming historic town of Okehampton. This secluded expanse of land offers a peaceful and calming atmosphere, perfect for tree planting, rewilding projects, conservation, or carbon offsetting initiatives. With views across rolling hills and neighbouring farmland to the Dartmoor National Park beyond, the meadow provides an idyllic setting. Some of the peaks of North West Dartmoor, including Sourton Tors and Yes Tor, create a dramatic backdrop to Polehays Meadow.
The meadow provides suitable access and parking for a car, medium-sized campervan or caravan for those wishing to take advantage of the camping rules. Convenient entry from the secured north access gate along the public highway leads you along a stone track to a sturdy area of private hardstanding. The land unfolds gently, rising towards the southeast boundaries into a triangular shape, boasting vibrant green grasses and occasional wildflowers. The western boundary is marked with orange-painted posts, making it easy to convert into stock proof fencing if required.
With mature hedgerows and broadleaved trees, the meadow is home to deer, rabbits, and various species of birds and wildlife. These hedgerows serve as a seed bank, encouraging natural regeneration and complementing tree planting efforts.
Please note that there are numerous tree planting grants readily available, offering financial support for woodland creation projects. It may also be possible to secure a grant for a new hedgerow along the western staked boundary.
Located just 50 minutes from Bude and 60 minutes from Exeter, this conveniently accessible retreat offers the added benefit of being a short distance from Dartmoor National Park. It provides potential stewards with the opportunity to shape and enjoy the land according to their vision, creating a lasting legacy of conservation for future generations.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 121 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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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
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- Garden
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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
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Boasley Cross Community Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 39
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hatherleigh Community Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Community school
- Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 420
- Type
- Academy converter
- Highampton Community Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Okehampton College4.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,066
- Type
- Academy converter
- Holsworthy Community College12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Great Torrington School14 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
- Launceston College14 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chulmleigh Community College15 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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