Higher Rookabear, Lydacott, Barnstaple, Devon

The 'estate' comprises a number of components, which include; Higher Rookabear: a substantial detached period farmhouse, which presents painted rendered and brick/stone elevations beneath a slate roof. The property is Grade II listed of architectural and historic importance and displays some notable period features which include exposed beams, feature fireplaces and an impressive, ornate, early English plaster over mantle. The accommodation is well presented and arranged over two floors. The house is set in well-tended gardens, with an established orchard.
The Old Granary is a superb, detached barn conversion presenting elevations of painted render and exposed stone, with double glazed windows and doors throughout, beneath a slate roof. The barn was converted around 2019 by the current owners, to a high specification. The planning reference under North Devon Council is 62947 and this current consent states "The development hereby permitted, should not be used otherwise than for the provision of short let, holiday accommodation. The property shall not be occupied as a permanent dwelling and shall not be occupied by any one person for a period exceeding 28 days in any calendar year." This produces a healthy income and the majority of the contents are available subject to negotiation. From the barn there are fine, uninterrupted views over open countryside towards Barnstaple in the distance.
The Milking Parlour and store have consent under North Devon Council planning reference 62700 (decision date 11th August 2017), for conversion to form one unit of holiday accommodation, which would provide for two bedrooms etc. We understand that works have been commenced and that this consent is therefore likely to be protected ad infinitum.
Other outbuildings include a stable block and detached stone store. Otherwise, there are two very substantial, modern, Atcost, or similar, barns which can be separately accessed and may have potential, if made redundant, for conversion to additional residential accommodation (subject to any necessary planning permission being obtained).
Other than the gardens there are two pasture fields and in all the grounds amount to around 4.7 acres.
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