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Barn 1, Ettiford Farm Cottages

South West

£125,000

Listed on 27/06/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Barn Conversion

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This derelict detached barn presents a remarkable opportunity in a serene countryside location near Ilfracombe. The property boasts stunning rural views and is ideally situated to be transformed into a bespoke holiday retreat or a unique residential home, pending the necessary approvals. The setting provides an escape from urban life while remaining conveniently close to Woolacombe beach and the picturesque Ilfracombe coastline, making it attractive for both relaxation and outdoor activities. The barn occupies a prime elevated position with planning permissions for a private drive, enhancing its privacy and seclusion. With generous grounds currently serving as a blank canvas, there’s plenty of potential to create an enchanting garden and outdoor space. Proposed plans suggest an efficient layout across two levels, including an open plan lounge, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, study space, and a main bathroom on the ground floor. A spiral staircase leads to the primary bedroom on the upper level featuring an en-suite bathroom. The external amenities include secure access through a private driveway and ample parking. Surrounded by lush woodlands and framed by beautiful countryside vistas, this site is poised for development into a tranquil haven. Key infrastructure such as water supply from boreholes is already in place, with options for solar energy connection available from nearby properties. Drainage can be connected to existing septic systems currently servicing other cottages on-site. Please note that present regulations restrict this property to holiday let usage; however, changes are underway to make it available for permanent residency.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £125,000, this is a roofless, derelict stone barn rather than a ready-to-use home: the shell is standing, but there is no completed accommodation, and the exposed wall tops and visible timber supports make this a heavy, full-build project. Its appeal is the chance to shape a bespoke two-level retreat around the countryside setting, with proposed plans, established trees and a wrap-around garden as a starting point. The asking price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf because floor area is missing.

The score is held back by the scale of the work, limited renovation-economics data and elevated risk. The listing says purchase is currently restricted to holiday-let use, with proceedings underway to change this; permissions, structural feasibility, services and the proposed conversion arrangements all need careful verification before treating the plans as deliverable.

Key opportunities

  • Create a bespoke two-level retreat within the standing stone shell, using the proposed layout as a starting point for the accommodation and design.
  • Make the most of the elevated countryside setting, established trees and wrap-around garden by clearing overgrowth and shaping usable outdoor space.
  • The listing includes proposed conversion and site plans, offering a basis for assessing how the shell might become a coherent holiday retreat.

Key risks

  • Roofless shell with exposed wall tops and visible timber supports: plan for a full structural and interior build programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The listing states that purchase is currently limited to holiday-let use, with a change to residential use still in progress; confirm the position and relevant permissions before proceeding.

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Location

Barn 1, Ettiford Farm Cottages
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Barnstaple Rail Station

    7.3 miles

    Train · Barnstaple

  • Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

    11.5 miles

    Train · Chapelton

  • Umberleigh Rail Station

    13.3 miles

    Train · Umberleigh

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£511
Based on a loan of £93,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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