2 bed barn conversion for sale

Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31

A beautifully converted two-bedroom stone and brick barn in the historic heart of Fremington. The Old Livery combines character with modern design, including an open-plan living space, moderrn kitchen living dining space, underfloor heating, utility room and integral garage. Upstairs is a cosy lounge and two bedrooms, with the main bedroom opening onto a half-moon balcony above a private walled courtyard with wisteria. Set within Fremington’s conservation area, close to Fremington Quay, the Tarka Trail and Barnstaple.

A characterful two-bedroom barn conversion in the heart of one of North Devon’s most historic village settings. Some homes feel as though they have had more than one life. The Old Livery is one of them. Tucked away in the old village heart of Fremington, this charming converted stone and brick barn has the sort of character that is increasingly hard to find.

It has history in its bones, with hand worked stone, brickwork, a terracotta style tiled roof and the pleasing sense of permanence that comes from a building which has stood through more than a few chapters of village life.

But step inside and the story changes.

The original conversion has been handled with real thought. A glazed stable door brings you in from the lane, while polished concrete floors and underfloor heating give the space a calm, contemporary feel. There is an open plan kitchen dining living space which sits on the ground floor and works beautifully as one large open-plan room.

The modern kitchen area, with stone worktops and a matching island breakfast bar, anchors the room nicely. It is a space for cooking, eating, working, talking and everyday life.

There is also a utility area and ground floor WC, which is always a quiet hero in a home like this. Somewhere for coats, boots, laundry and the less glamorous parts of country and village living.

Upstairs, everything softens.

The upper floor sits beneath large Velux style windows as well as traditional side windows, bringing in lots of soft natural light and giving the first floor an airy, slightly tucked-away feel.

There were originally three bedrooms in total, but one partitioned bedroom space has been removed to create a large and cosy living room area. This could easily be reinstated if desired. The space is extremely flexible with a lot of options depending on your needs. A desk here. A reading chair there. A quiet corner for working from home, or a snug spot away from the kitchen dining living area downstairs. It is the sort of space that does not always make much impact on a floorplan, but often becomes one of the most useful parts of a home.

The main double bedroom has built-in storage and a door opening onto the half-moon balcony overlooking the private courtyard. It is a lovely little quirk to the house which allows access straight down to and up from the courtyard.

There is also a sizeable family bathroom.

Outside, the walled courtyard is perhaps the real surprise. Private, sunny and enclosed by high stone walls, it feels like a small hidden garden in the middle of the village. There is paving, planting space, a stunning mature Wisteria, pedestrian access back onto the lane and a small store beneath the balcony.

It is easy to imagine summer evenings here with the doors open, a table out, and your favourite tunes playing softly in the background. This setting is every bit as important as the house itself.

The integral garage with electric door connects directly into the house too, making the layout more practical than many character conversions of this kind. Drive in, in all weathers and exit straight into the property. You won’t have to lug your shopping in from the car in rain here.

Out & About

Fremington is one of North Devon’s most established and historically interesting villages, with its church, manor house, pubs, restaurant, local facilities and conservation area setting. It has the feel of a proper village rather than just a suburb of Barnstaple.

Fremington Quay and the Tarka Trail are close by, giving easy access to riverside walks, cycling routes and that lovely stretch of estuary life that makes this part of North Devon so appealing.

Barnstaple town centre is only around three miles away, with its shops, schools, leisure facilities, rail station and wider services, while Instow, Bideford, the North Devon coast and the beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are all within easy reach.

Finer Details

- An end of terrace 2 bedroom barn conversion

- Open plan living dining kitchen area

- A blend of character and modern styles

- Enclosed courtyard garden and balcony

- 2 bedrooms ( potential for 3 )

- Family bathroom and separate ground floor WC

- Single garage with electric door

- Gas central heating & Double glazing

- Mains services connected: Water, gas and electric

- Ultrafast broadband available, mobile coverage good

- Council Tax band A
- EPC D


Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent, Nic Chbat, of Match Property Estate agents (Part of the Match Property Group).

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