Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

An exceptional detached barn conversion featuring spacious, versatile, and beautifully presented accommodation, including four bedrooms and three reception rooms. This stunning home is complemented by a large private garden, that approaches an acre—perfect for entertaining—and is set in peaceful, picturesque, and highly sought-after rural surroundings. Being sold with no onward chain, this property offers a rare opportunity for a smooth and swift move into a truly remarkable countryside residence.

This beautifully presented and highly individual detached barn conversion offers a rare blend of character, space, and versatility, set within stunning landscaped gardens. Originally converted in 1989 and tastefully updated since, the property combines period charm with modern comforts, featuring stone elevations with dove cotes, timber and brick details, and a slate roof. This charming property offers the peace and tranquillity of rural living, yet is part of an exclusive collection of estates, blending privacy with a sense of community.

Inside, the bright and spacious accommodation includes three elegant reception rooms with inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, and French doors to the garden. The country-style kitchen/breakfast room is a standout feature with shaker units, walnut worktops, integrated appliances, and adjoining dining area. There are four bedrooms, two stylish family bathrooms, and excellent utility and storage space, offering flexibility for family living or multi-generational needs.

The grounds are a true highlight: approached via a beech-lined driveway, the property includes formal gardens, a southerly aspect walled courtyard with raised beds, and a variety of outdoor seating and entertaining areas. There's also a detached stone-built gym/studio/office perfect for those wanting to work from home, and ample parking via the gated entrances. Other sales highlights include a new oil tank, new septic tank, no onward chain, and potential to create a self contained annexe should one desire.

This is an exceptional lifestyle property, ideal for those seeking space, privacy, and timeless rural charm — internal viewing is essential to appreciate all it has to offer.

The property is located close to 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. The home is also within close proximity of the ever popular Bishops Tawton. Bishop’s Tawton is a picturesque North Devon village nestled in the River Taw valley, just south of Barnstaple, known for its peaceful rural charm and rich historical roots. Highlights include the 14th-century Church of St John the Baptist, historic ties to the Bishops of Exeter, and scenic walks along the Tarka Trail and Codden Hill. The village's social heart is the Chichester Arms, a 15th-century thatched pub offering hearty, traditional fare and a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike.

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.