Description
Barn with change of use to a variety of commercial activities. About 225 sqm (2400 sqft) of buildings, with a yard and land extending to just about 1.35 acres (0.55 ha)
Situation - Set in an accessible location on Hembury Hill in the parish of Payhembury, the building and land is well located with good access to Honiton and Cullompton. The picturesque villages of Payhembury and Broadhembury both have beautiful thatched cottages each with a Public House, old Parish Church, primary school and village Stores. Nearby are extensive bridleways and paths leading deeper into the Blackdown Hills for walkers and horse riders in this National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB).
Honiton, to the south east, and Cullompton, to the north west, are equidistant, with a good range of amenities and provide access to the A30 and M5. Exeter is an easy commute and offers a wide range of cultural and educational facilities. There are regular rail services to London Waterloo from Honiton and Exeter International Airport provides a number of domestic and international flights.
Planning Consent - There are a number of alternative commercial uses for the barn with consent granted for the following, subject to conditions;
1. C1 Guesthouse/aparthotel use inclusive of generous 3 bedroom manager's accommodation - circa 420sq.m - Ref. No: 23/2341/PDR (4.01.2024)
2. Change of use of the existing building to B8 storage use - circa 269sq.m - 24/2428/PDR (14.10.2025)
3. Replacement building for B2 industrial and B8 uses - circa 150sq.m - Ref. No. 24/2266/FUL (21.2.2025)
Full plans available from the East Devon DC website.
Description - Extending to just over 1 acre, this unique site has a part timber part steel barn of about 150 sqm (1616 sqft) with an adjoining lean-to of about 75 sqm (800 sqft), both with concrete floors under a fibre cement (may contain asbestos). Please note the build is in need of some repair.
There is an adjoining stone yard area in front of the barn and running down to the access point.
Above the yard and building is part of a gently sloping field, part of which has been planted out with a variety of trees providing a natural shelter belt.
In all the site extends to about 1.35 acres (0.55 ha).
Services - It is understood mains water cross the site. Mains electric and BT line is close by, None are connected.
Directions - From Honiton head on the A373 towards Cullompton. Go through Awliscombe and over Hembury Fort and take the second right heading to Broadhembury. The building is shortly on your right.
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Uplift/ Development Clause - Due to the planning history of the site and the accessible position, the land is be sold subject to an uplift clause in case the land is developed for residential purposes within 25 years (starting September 2023), the previous vendor will be due a payment of 25% of the uplift in the increase in value.
Boundary - The extent of the field is currently delineated by white posts. A boundary is to be erected by the purchaser within 3 months of completion.
