3 bed detached house for sale

Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon EX32

A stylish three-bedroom barn conversion set on a country farm, featuring exposed beams, a modern kitchen, wood-burning stove, garage with workshop, and a low-maintenance courtyard garden.

Set within the grounds of a charming country farm, this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached barn conversion combines character features with modern finishes. Converted by the current owner, the home showcases high-quality fittings throughout, complemented by exposed beams that add warmth and character.

On the ground floor, a welcoming hallway with exposed wooden staircase leads to the first floor. The spacious kitchen/dining room is fitted with solid wall and base units, ample work surfaces, provision for under-counter appliances, and space for a range-style cooker with extractor above. A generous breakfast bar provides additional seating, and a door opens directly onto the rear garden. The dual-aspect lounge is light and inviting, featuring a wood-burning stove set within a feature fireplace. Also on this level is a family bathroom with a three-piece suite, plus an airing cupboard.

Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom offering particularly generous space. A separate WC completes the accommodation on this floor.

Externally, the property benefits from a shared driveway, a large garage housing the water tank, and an adjoining workshop currently used as a gym. To the rear, a low-maintenance courtyard garden provides a private outdoor retreat.

The property is located approximately a mile away from the charming village of Swimbridge which is nestled in the rolling North Devon countryside conveniently located between the market town of South Molton and regional centre of Barnstaple. Nearby Swimbridge offers local services and amenities are within including an excellent village primary and pre-school, an historic parish church hosting a weekly post office service, village hall and the well-known Jack Russell public house. A nearby public footpath also provides an alternative scenic access to the village. Independent schooling is available at the well regarded West Buckland school. A regular bus service runs between South Molton and Barnstaple. Barnstaple itself provides an excellent range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of an important regional centre. To the east the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, whilst to the west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.
The A361 North Devon Link Road provides easy access to the M5 motorway (J27) at Tiverton, with mainline intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours). The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 40 miles away, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.