Former WWII site and land at Dunkeswell Airfield Dunkeswell • Honiton Former WWII site and land

at Dunkeswell Airfield Dunkeswell, Honiton Devon, EX14 4LH

Hemyock about 4.5 miles • Honiton about 6.5 miles Wellington about 9.5 miles • Exeter about 29 miles

A fascinating Grade II listed former WWII site with permission to convert to a substantial dwelling, set in land extending to approximately 10.18 acres

Accommodation summary Crew Briefing Room • Administration Block • Operations Block Further Development Potential Planning permission to convert to a five bedroom dwelling with substantial garaging Unique opportunity to create a contemporary home in a unique and historic location In all, approximately 10.18 acres EPC - Exempt

Situation This historic site is situated on the edge of Dunkeswell Airfield, on top of the Blackdown Hills, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Dunkeswell has a general store, post office, doctors surgery a thriving community. Approximately 6.5 miles south is the market town of Honiton which is well known for its many antique shops and has a good selection of retail outlets and services, as well as popular street and farmers markets. Communication links to the area are good with the M5 accessible at Wellington and the A30 at Honiton providing easy access to the cathedral city of Exeter to the south and the A303 to the west. Main line rail links are available at Exeter and Taunton to London Paddington, and from Honiton to London Waterloo. Exeter International airport provides an ever increasing number of flights, including twice daily flights to London City. Being situated on the Blackdown Hills, the surrounding area offers fantastic opportunities for recreational actives, including riding, walking, cycling and gliding. To the south is England’s first world heritage site, the Jurassic Coastline, together with popular towns and fishing villages including Lyme Regis, Beer and Seaton. Description Directions The buildings, which are Grade II listed, sit ahead garage with parking for approximately 12 cars. From the A30 at Honiton proceed north on of a long private track and enjoy a secluded This internal space was historically subdivided Langford Road and after approximately 3 miles, position and a rural outlook over the grounds and so has potential for ancillary accommodation bear left signposted Dunkeswell. Proceed through surrounding countryside. The buildings date back (subject to planning). To the rear of the buildings the village and after the sharp left hand bend, turn to the 1940s and were built by George Wimpey is a substantial concrete base with further left signposted Dunkeswell Aerodrome. Proceed along this private road for approximately 0.5 miles for the Air Ministry to Directorate Works and development potential. There are also two and continue through the gateway, where the bunkers. The land surrounds the property and lies Buildings. The site is of significant historic interest, driveway will be seen on your left hand side. having been the strategic operations hub for the mainly to the west and is used for pasture. Battle of the Atlantic and was the only US Naval For further details of the planning consents, land base in Europe in WWII. Agents Note please visit www.eastdevon.gov.uk/planning The current planning permission in place pre-dates The Operations Block is the most substantial Ref15/2505/FUL or contact the agents. the introduction of East Devon’s Community of the three buildings and adjoins the Infrastructure Levy charge (CIL) and so this would Administration Block. Planning permission Services not be applicable for any purchaser. Full planning has been granted for the conversion of the Mains water is available next to the buildings, details are available on the East Devon District Operations and Administration Blocks to create mains electricity is available at the top of the Council website or please ask the agents for more a dwelling of about 4800 sq ft, comprising a driveway. information. hallway, kitchen/dining room, 6 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms (3 of which are en suite), an office, Fixtures and Fittings Viewings 2 service rooms, 3 outside stores, a raised patio Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making garden and a roof viewing terrace. included in the sale. All others such as curtains, an appointment to view we strongly recommend In addition, there is a third building of about 2300 carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are that you discuss any particular points which are sq ft, which operated as a Crew Briefing Room specifically excluded but may be available by likely to affect your interest in the property with a with planning permission to convert to a large separate negotiation. member of staff who has seen the property. Approximate Gross Internal Area: Existing layout - 793.1 sq.m. / 8536.9 sq.ft.

OPERATIONS BLOCK Approx. 375.8 sqm (4045 sq ft) ADMINISTRATION BLOCK CREW BRIEFING ROOM Approx. 208.7 sqm (2246 sq ft) Approx. 208.7 sqm (2246 sq ft)

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