Forest Park Lodges

Kingford Hill, High Bickington, Umberleigh,

Forest Park Lodges

A versatile home and income opportunity in a rural location in theTaw Valley

Guide price £595,000

High Bickington 3 miles South Molton 9 miles Barnstaple 10 miles

• 4 bedroom detached owner's house

• 16 holiday lodges sold on long leases

• 1 vacant holiday lodge

• 1mobile home used for holiday letting

• PP for 4 further lodges

• Expansive rural views

• In all about 2 acres (TBC)

IntroductionForest Park Lodges offers a wonderful home and incomeopportunity. There is a versatile principal home (KingsfordHill House), a detached two bedroom holiday mobilehome to the rear whilst further from these are 17 holidaylodges, 16 sold on a 999 year lease paying ground rentsand service charges with the 17th available to let out orsell. In addition there is planning permission for a further4 lodges.

LocationSet in a wonderful rural part of North Devon, Forest ParkLodges offers fine views over expansive countryside forboth owners and holiday makers alike. Near to the hamletof Kingford, the property is also within 3 miles of HighBickington which offers a post office, pub, school andshops. 10 miles away is Barnstaple, North Devon's regionalcentre, with the area's main business, commercial, leisureand shopping venues, as well the renowned PannierMarket. The market town of South Molton is 9 miles.    

Kingsford Hill House otherwise known as Lodge26This is the owner's accommodation and is on the east ofthe site set slightly away from the lodges with privateparking and a south facing secluded garden. Set overthree floors the property provides overall conservatory,kitchen/diner, lounge, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.There is potential for further conversion subject to theusual consents. Many of the rooms face south and enjoyextensive countryside views over the Taw valley.

To the side of the property is a carport with adjacentgarage/workshop. There is also an office and useful utilityroom.

Holiday Mobile HomeTo the rear of the owners accommodation is a detachedmobile home with open plan living room/kitchen/diningroom plus two ensuite bedrooms.

The LodgesThe property has 17 detached lodges which are restrictedto holiday occupation. Although called lodges these 2 bedproperties are brick built with a rendered finish. Theyprovide an open plan living room and kitchen/dinerdownstairs and two ensuite bedrooms upstairs. 16 of the17 lodges have been sold on a 999 year lease therebygenerating an income for the owner. The remainingvacant lodge could either be sold to release capital orretained and let to holiday makers thereby generating arental income. There is also the planning permission for afurther 4 lodges to be constructed. Overall the site totalsabout 2 acres.

ServicesMains water (although there is a borehole on site which isnot in use). Mains electricity. Private drainage systems.Propane gas to house and lodges.

DirectionsFrom Exeter take the A377 and head north along the TawValley. After passing the Portsmouth Arms railway stationon the right take the third turning on the left. Proceed upthe hill then take the first right signposted Forest ParkLodges, keep right and carry on to the property.

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Forest Park Lodges, Kingford Hill, High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9BN

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