This barn in St Austell's River Valley offers prime potential for conversion into a stunning home
This barn offers an ideal conversion opportunity, complete with Class Q rights to be turned into a four-bedroom house(Image credit: Plotfinder)
A conversion opportunity has become available in the picturesque location of St Austell's River Valley.
The south west property has permission to be turned into a four-bedroom home on half an acre of land in one of the most enviable locations in the country.
Meadow View is available for £150,000 on our Plotfinder website. Here we take a quick peek at what the building plot includes, its location and how you can go about purchasing it.
Prior approve to convert barn into modern home
The conversion of the existing barn promises to deliver a modern living space, complementing its idyllic surroundings.
With prior approval granted for the barn conversion under Class Q rights the seven-bay open-fronted barn has plans to be turned into a picturesque home.
Spanning 2,743 square feet (255 square metres), this upcoming residence proposes a range of amenities including a hall, four bedrooms each with baths, a snug/cinema room, a utility room, kitchen & dining room and a car port.
A mock image of the proposed design for the converted barn(Image credit: Plotfinder)
Half an acre in desirable south west location
Located within a picturesque valley, Meadow View offers half an acre in a well sought after location in Carthew.
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Accessed via a private shared driveway, the property is surrounded by wooded grounds, providing a serene retreat.
With expansive grounds there is abundant space for landscaping and recreational activities in a striking yet secluded location.
St Austell is renowned for its historic china clay mines, which played a pivotal role in transforming the area into a prosperous area during the mid-19th century.
However, the area offers cheaper housing when compared to its south-west neighbour Cornwall with Rightmove reporting average house prices in St Austell averaging £299,167 compared to Cornwall's £338,591.
How to buy the plot
The property is set to be auctioned online, with bidding closing at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Interested parties can access the auction through the estate agent, Stags', website, with the Vendor retaining the right to make alterations prior to the auction end date.
More details for the £150,000 plot can be found on the Plotfinder website.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
