0 Bed Land For Sale

Traditional stone barn with contemporary features set in just under 6 acres.

For Sale by Auction on Thursday 24 July 2025 at 2.00pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream.

The Shippen - The Shippen is an impressive agricultural building offering approximately 2,315 sq ft of flexible space over two floors, rebuilt on the footprint of a former shippen. Set in a peaceful and private location, it is accessed via an impressive well-maintained gravel drive. The building is constructed in traditional style with stone elevations, red brick detailing, and black timber gable cladding under a pitched slate-effect roof. Designed with future flexibility in mind, the building features a spacious open plan ground floor with exposed structural elements to include red brick piers. A contemporary steel staircase leads to the first floor which is flooded with natural light through multiple velux windows and vaulted ceilings. The western elevation is a standout feature, with full-height glazed patio doors opening onto a balcony complete with a spiral staircase, perfectly positioned to enjoy far reaching countryside views. The shippen is a charming stone built barn that presents an exciting opportunity for residential conversion subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Outside & Land - Great Close extends to approximately 5.97 acres (2.42 hectares) and features its own private gravelled driveway with direct access from the highway. The Shippen benefits from a spacious gravelled area, providing ample parking. A beautifully crafted red brick wall provides a charming and functional divide between the barn and the surrounding gardens, enhancing both privacy and aesthetics.

There are two neatly maintained lawned areas. Set to the west of the property, there are two paddocks of productive pasture land extending to 4.95 acres (2.00 hectares) bordered by mature hedgerow and tree lined boundaries. The land is classified as Grade 3 agricultural land. The soil is freely draining slightly acid loamy soils. The land is ideally suited to agricultural or equestrian uses.

Planning History - 1/0206/2011/FUL - Proposed new Agricultural Access
1/0887/2008/AGR - Implement Store

Rights Of Way - No public rights of way cross the property. There is a third party right of way reserved detailed in the Land Registry documents. Please download the legal pack for further information.

Designations - The property is not within any designations.

Services - Mains water and electric. Mobile availability: none to limited indoor and likely outdoor. Superfast broadband available. Source: Ofcom.org

Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Local Authority - Torridge District Council
Bideford EX39 2QG,

Solicitors - Peter, Peter & Wright
Holsworthy, EX22 6ED
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Agents Note - Potential purchasers are strongly advised to fully consider the content of the legal pack, which provides further details in reference to Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Services and Sporting Rights as summarised in these particulars.