Land for sale

Pottery Lane, Yelland, Barnstaple EX31

For sale by traditional online auction - the auction ends at 2PM on Friday 10th October 2025.

The Homestead is a detached 17th-century farmhouse, formerly known as Rooks Farmhouse, featuring a mix of stone and painted render elevations. The property requires full renovation but offers substantial and flexible living space throughout. On the ground floor, the accommodation includes an Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen, Conservatory, Utility Room and a Shower Room. Character features include several inglenook fireplaces with bread ovens and original 17th-century shutters in one of the rooms. Upstairs, there is a landing leading to 4 Bedrooms (1 with En-suite facilities) and a Family Bathroom.

Outside, the property includes a deteriorated single-storey barn. Planning permission has been granted by North Devon Council under reference 78485 (decision dated 17/05/2024) for the demolition of the existing workshop and conservatory, along with alterations to access. Full plans and associated documents can be viewed via the North Devon Council Planning Portal. The approved plans propose a new layout comprising an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a double garage, with shared central access and parking for both properties.

The garden includes 2 apple trees at the far end, and the current owners have explored the potential for an additional detached dwelling to the rear, although no formal application has been made.

Directions
From Barnstaple Town Centre, head east on the square towards the A3125. At the roundabout, take the third exit and stay on the A3125. At the next roundabout, take the second exit staying on the A3125. Take the second exit at the following roundabout onto Bickington Road. Continue onto Mill Hill before following onto Church Hill. Turn left onto Pottery Lane to where The Homestead will be located on your left hand side with a For Sale Board.

Agents Note

This property is for sale by Traditional Auction. Exchange takes place immediately with completion within 28 days.
The buyer pays a 10% (of the purchase price) Non-Refundable Deposit on exchange.
Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service.