Kingscott, Torrington
Type: Land
Yelland Road, Fremington, Barnstaple
The village of Fremington is an exceptionally popular village set midway between Barnstaple and Bideford and offers excellent local amenities including both a Boots and Coop outlet, Post Office, Parish Church, Medical Centre, local popular pubs, Fish and Chip restaurant, Chinese restaurant/takeaway and a regular bus service. Nearby is Fremington Quay, popular with artists and photographers alike, which fronts the River Taw with its popular busy café, with outside seating area and access to the Tarka Trail a largely traffic free level cycle/walking trail that runs around the River Taw Estuary from Fremington Quay through to Instow and Bideford to the west and Barnstaple to the east.
Barnstaple town centre is within easy driving distance and offers an excellent range of amenities, shops, banks and leisure facilities. The improved North Devon Link Road is also convenient, and a bus service operates between Barnstaple and Bideford. A sprinter train service links Barnstaple with Exeter St. David’s and Exeter Central.
NOTE – The site was a former market garden and there are many items that may not be removed before completion and left for a buyer to clear.Nicely set, overlooking the River Taw the surrounding farmland and over the river to the panoramic view to Braunton Burrows and the sand dunes behind Saunton Beach to Saunton Downs on the hill behind the Hotel and back, running eastwards through Ashford, Barnstaple and beyond.
The building plot itself is privately set between mature hedge banks overlooking its own land and with planning consent granted in outline for what was initially applied for as a two-bedroom bungalow under application number 81550 on the 12th May 2026
The opportunity is there for potential negotiation with the local planning authority to make the approved dwelling larger on what was originally a market garden site with a sloping pasture field with a small stream on the western boundary forming most of the land beyond and in all over 7 acres.
Nuttaberry Yard, Bideford
A secure gated and fenced commercial yard in this busy and popular industrial estate at the heart of Bideford itself on the banks of the River Torridge and within a mile or so of the A39/A361 North Devon link road that connects to Barnstaple, South Molton, Tiverton and on to the M5 motorway and Parkway rail station some 40 miles or so to the south east.
The site, some 500 sq metres in all has a block of 3 individual lock ups and over part are 3 rooms used as parts store and ofices but aos as living accomodation and to the front a large high fenced secure yard with a pair of access gates to its frontage.
The estate and its immediate surroundings has a variety of other users, Jewsons, Warmingtons Garage, Robeda joinery, and a number of small independent units with vehicle resprays, body shops, and the like.
Unit 1
5.92m x 5.44m (19’5″ x 17’10”)
9ft ceiling height. Roller door to0 front, toilet and wash up
Unit 2
8.84m x 5.33m (29′ x 17’6″)
Unit 3
8.23m x 3.96m 1.83m (27′ x 13′ 6″)
Flat with
This is a series of rooms, probbably a parts store amd office that have been utilsed as a flat but have not knowingly planning to do so
Room
4.27m x 3.05m (14′ x 10′)
Room
4.27m x 2.13m (14′ x 7′)
Shower Room
Room
3.96m x 1.52m (13′ x 5′)
Sep wc
Entrance lobby
Rateable Value £3,350
Hannaford Lane, Swimbridge
Stables with about 3.25 acres.
Set off a quiet country lane a few hundred yards to the south-west of the rural village of Swimbridge, the village itself around its ancient parish church, with a popular village pub and busy parish community centre.
Barnstaple the ancient borough and administrative centre for North Devon is about 4 miles to the west with the expanding market town of South Molton some 7 miles to the east with both towns being of the A361 North Devon Link road which provides much improved access to and from the area.
The field, currently divided into 3 by post and rail fencing is on the north side of the country lane that runs westwards between Swimbridge and the small cluster of properties at Hannaford.
The land is level/very gently sloping, nearly all in pasture with a very lightly wooded area to its north-west corner were there is also has a small stream running inside its boundary.
Inside the road gate there is a hardened car parking and turning area of which is a timber, former garage now used as a feed store with a separate concrete loafing yard with post and rail fencing in which there is a pair of purpose-built timber stables with front overhang and stable doors. There is a further gate to the west end of the land.Overage clause – the sellers wish to add an low percentage overage clause, 10% to the sale contract in case of long term development.
Yarnscombe, Barnstaple
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 15 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.
Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
2 Individual Building Plots with rural views across the Taw valley towards Tawstock and set in a 0.4 acre plot and to the south of the village of Bishops Tawton about 2 miles south of Barnstaple and the North Devon Link Road. The consent shows each house being about 145 sq. metres and to provide 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and study area. Detached garages are to be built in addition.
Bishops Tawton is a popular village in the River Taw valley just south of Barnstaple. The sites are just across a country lane from a footpath up to Codden Hill offering many miles of walks and stunning views. Bishops Tawton has a popular village pub a Parish Church and Primary School and there is a cycle path to Barnstaple.
Barnstaple, the regional centre, has the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The town is well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the high street favourites as well as a diverse selection of local stores and the renowned Pannier Market. North Devon Leisure centre provides many indoor pursuits along with the Tarka Tennis Centre. Nearby there is access to the North Devon Link road through to Junction 27 of the M5 where Tiverton Parkway also allows access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor is also within easy reach as are the sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Saunton (also championship golf course), Putsborough and Woolacombe. Locally golf at Portmore just over 2 miles.
Services – Mains water on site. Main electric pole across country lane to rear. Joint sewage treatment works to be built on site.A variation on the original planning consent number 80893 was granted by North Devon Council on the 8th January 2026
Plot 1 – for the erection of a 2 storey house of about 145 sq. metres , 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and study area, with single car garage, off road parking and garden areas.
Plot 2 – for the erection of a 2 storey house of about 145 sq.meters. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study area with single car garage and off road parking and garden space.
Some groundworks have been done since these photos and the site has “grassed” over.
Lower Park road, Braunton
Extending to just over an acre on the sought- after edge of Braunton, with planning for three homes. This is the kind of opportunity that reshapes a family’s future. Build a substantial four bedroom home for yourself. House a dependent relative next door and let the third to generate an income, or revisit the consent completely. Generous gardens and ample parking for all three properties.
OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS ARE RARE.
Consent was granted under application no. 76333 dated September 2023 for the demolition of the barn and erection of three, two storey properties. Plans are available to view, however, there is scope to revise the consent to apply for four distinctive detached homes. The existing designs are for a fabulous four bedroom, all en suite, family house with features including a vaulted dining room and living room, a lift, seperate TV room, a large gym with wet room and bike store. The semis are two and three bedrooms with corresponding bath and shower rooms. The two bedroom also allows for a lift and covered terrace, whilst the three bedroom has a large games room.Lower Park Road is a very sought after residential location and the site sits in a wonderful position with open farmland on three sides, lending it a rare sense of space and privacy, while far reaching views stretch towards the estuary and, once built from first floor level, glimpses of the sea beyond.
Braunton is considered one of the largest villages in the country. There is an excellent range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, medical centre, Tesco, the family run Cawthorne’s Store, pubs, churches and a good number of local shops.
Saunton Sands Beach and its championship golf course lie three miles to the west, with the surf village of Croyde just the next bay along. The South West Coast Path passes through this spectacular stretch of coastline, offering some of the finest walking in the country on the door step. For cyclists, The Tarka Trail provides miles of traffic free riding.
Barnstaple, the reginal centre of north Devon, is approximately 5 miles to the east and here a wider range of amenities can be found. There is good out of town shopping at Roundswell, where there are a wide choice of superstores, whilst covered shopping at Green Lanes to the town centre allows plenty of time to shop in ones own time. Social facilities include a new North Devon Leisure Centre, Tarka Tennis Centre, The Queens Theatre and a cinema.
Access to the M5 Motorway is via The North Devon Link Road at junction 27 mis a comfortable distance.. For those needing the capital, Tiverton Parway offers a London Paddington service in just 2 hours.
Mains water. Electiricity 3x 3 phase. Drainage via a private treatment plant to the west of the site. Access is via the side lane from Lower Park Road, over which the development has full right of access, maintained by the owner and kept unobstructed. The site benefits from ownership of all boundaries. There is a Section 106 Agreement for the developer to pay £8,606.
NOTHING IN BRAUNTON MATCHES THIS. COME AND STAND ON THE SITE AND YOU’LL UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
Merley Road, Westward Ho!
A rare opportunity to acquire a seaside beach hut in Westward Ho!, situated in a highly desirable and convenient location with uninterrupted panoramic views of the sea.
The beach hut benefits from nearby parking and is sold as seen. The property is held on a five-year lease, which was renewed in April 2026.
There is an annual ground rent of £650 plus VAT, payable on the first of each month from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and then increasing by £10 plus VAT each year of the term.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please do not hesitate to contact the Bideford team.Westward Ho! is a very popular North Devon coastal village, with its golden sandy Blue Flag beach which adjoins the pebble ridge, and the Royal North Devon Golf Club. The village itself offers a good selection of local amenities including independent shops, traditional pubs, cafés, fish and chip shops, and several restaurants. There’s also a convenience store, pharmacy, and a few seaside gift shops that cater to both residents and tourists. Appledore, a former fishing village with its quaint narrow streets and quay is just a few minutes away by car. The port and market town of Bideford which sits on the banks of the River Torridge is just under 3 miles away and offers an wider range of facilities. Accessible via the A39/North Devon Link Road is Barnstaple, North Devon’s Regional Centre, which houses the areas main shopping business and commercial venues.
Bradiford, Barnstaple
Beautifully set in the valley of the Bradiford Water, just to the Northwest of Barnstaple, the administrative centre for North Devon.
These lands and the adjoining community owned Mannings Pitt which has a footpath running on to Tutshill Wood to the east are a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna including bats, deer, dormice, kingfisher and many other birds, including buzzards, with the Bradiford Water itself running through the area with its mature tree growth to both sides.
Our lands are a quietly set block of four fields/paddocks of over 6 acres of level riverside meadows, SSSI, with a modern block built barn of nearly 1,300 square feet.
The barn, built in concrete block under a box-profile roof, is some 51 feet by 21 feet 6 inches, with a concrete block floor and a double door for access to the eastern end, and contains 2 loose boxes. There is an extension on the south side.
There is private access to the land over a track shared with the nearby Anchor Mills properties.
There is a mill-leat running along the north boundary.
To part of the south boundary, there is the Bradiford Water, with mature trees, along its bank and a fenced footpath just inside the access gates that leads to Mannings Pit and into the town itself.Planning for conversion was applied for under application number 80363 and refused. An appeal was also refused on the 18th May 2026
Lobb, Braunton
Lobb, Braunton