Tawstock, Barnstaple

A detached Grade II listed chapel dating back to 1818 in this small rural hamlet. Offered for sale by online auction (Ending at 1400hrs on Tuesday 9th April 2024) it offers great character with potential subject to any necessary permissions. Planning for conversion to a three bedroom residence was granted on 15th October 2019.

Satnav will work with the postcode. If coming from Barnstaple heading south on the B3232 turn left at St Johns Chapel heading towards Tawstock and the Chapel will be found on the left hand side as you come into Eastacombe. What3Words location: vest.flute.blur

Eastacombe Chapel is situated in the small hamlet of Eastacombe, in the Parish of Tawstock and approximately two miles south west of Barnstaple which has a wide range of shops and amenities. Tawstock village is about 1 mile away with a Primary School and Grade I listed church (St Peters) dating from the 14th century.

Description
The Eastacombe Chapel dates from 1818 and appears to be of stone and cob construction with a more modern side extension. Building works were undertaken in 2022 which resulted in a large portion of the wall against the road falling out. The existing scaffolding in place is included in the sale.

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From the front, doors open into the Entrance Lobby with stairs rising up to the Gallery overlooking the main Chapel. Double doors from the Lobby lead through to the main Chapel with character features such as arched windows, timber flooring and a high ceiling. From the Lobby a door leads through to a Kitchen and WC. There is also access to another WC from outside.

Outside
We have been informed by the vendors that the area of land to the front of the Chapel has always been used for parking but the land itself is unregistered. We understand that access across this land may be required for a local farmer to get to fields and for separate access to the graveyard. We would suggest any potential purchasers make their own enquiries. The graveyard is not included in the sale of the property.

Planning
North Devon Council, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple EX31 1DG Planning Application Numbers 66367 and 66368 (Planning granted 15 October 2019). North Devon Council have indicated that a certificate of lawfulness will need to be applied for to get confirmation that the planning is still extant.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to septic tank. Superfast Broadband is available in the area up to approx 53mbps (Source Ofcom). A search of Ofcom suggests that mobile service may be patchy (particularly Data) so check with your provider

Council Tax & EPC
Exempt as a former place of worship.

AUCTION PROCESS AND FEES
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 1400hrs. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. Full details of the auction, terms and a legal pack can be viewed on the Auction section of our website.

BUYER FEES / PAYMENTS
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 at the end of the auction. From this a buyer's fee of £3,600 inc VAT is retained by Rendells/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards the auction costs, and £1,400 is payable towards the purchase price immediately after the auction. The Completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack, shown as 20 working days after the auction.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provision of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.