• For sale by public auction on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 7pm Strawberry Field, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH +
• Planning has been granted for the conversion of the former primary school into a pair of semi detached homes +
• Excellent village location with countryside views +
• EPC rating—F +

An unmissable opportunity to acquire the Former School House site, complete with full planning permission for the construction of two spacious, high-specification residential properties.

This development is perfectly positioned on the desirable edge of the village, offering tranquillity while being immediately adjacent to the village park and community hall—an ideal setting for families and community-minded buyers.

PLANNING
Planning has been granted by Torridge District Council under planning ref: 1/0323/2024/FUL dated the 13th April 2024. A copy of the permission and associated drawing can be viewed on the Torridge District Council website at torridge.gov.uk. Building regulations have been drawn up and will be included in the sale along with the ecological survey and reports.

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION
The proposed plans comprises a three bedroom and a 4 bedroom, semi-detached dwelling, both using the footprint of the existing school building with no extensions required. Each property will have parking for two vehicles and gardens to the rear.

Parking spaces have been provided to the side of the property, whilst a garden area has been designed to the side and rear. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed dwelling will be via the existing access.

The planned dwelling will retain the form and character of the original building, with the addition creating a light and open space enjoying excellent views.

THE SITE
The building is set on the edge of the village and consists of a single-story, double height building. The original building is an attractive stone building with some more modern, rendered extensions.

PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
The proposed floor plans are for identification purposes only.

LOCAL AUTHORITY - Torridge

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES
Any purchasers shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

SERVICES
Mains water, electric and drainage