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Hunters Barn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, TQ13 9UY

PROPERTY TYPE

End of Terrace

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,348 sq ft

125 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

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2

Key features

  • Beautifully converted Dartmoor barn in peaceful rural hamlet
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with terracotta tiled floors
  • Full-height glazed doors opening onto sun terrace and garden
  • Two bedrooms, including flexible open-plan second bedroom
  • Characterful interiors with beams, stonework and wood-burning stove
  • Grade II listed thatched linhay providing versatile two-level storage
  • Around 0.10 acres of private garden and gated parking
  • Additional 1.28 acres of private woodland with full river frontage
  • Direct access to walking routes, moorland and historic trails
  • Tranquil setting within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and National Nature Reserve

Description

Introduction
Set within a secluded hamlet in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, Hunters Barn enjoys an extraordinary position above the River Bovey, surrounded by ancient woodland, granite outcrops and protected nature reserves. This former agricultural barn, offers a peaceful retreat where the sights and sounds of nature take centre stage.

Overlooking its own SSSI woodland and backing onto a National Nature Reserve, the setting is rich in biodiversity. Deer, owls and buzzards are regular visitors, while seasonal bluebells and wildflowers flourish across the woodland.. The river is clear, secluded and wild which adds to the timeless beauty of this valley landscape.

For walkers and outdoor lovers, the location is ideal. Footpaths lead from the doorstep to with ancient clapper bridge, moorland trails, and sweeping views from Hunters Tor just a short walk away, this is Dartmoor living at its best.

Once part of the ancient Saxon settlement of Vernoxworthyford, the hamlet of Foxworthy remains a quiet, close-knit community. Hunters Barn sits at its heart, with a sunny terrace perfect for unwinding at the end of the day—and skies dark enough to reveal the Milky Way on clear nights.

The Inside
The entrance hall offers a practical welcome, with space for coats and shoes and a door to a ground floor cloakroom that also serves as a handy utility room. From here, a step leads down into the main living space, where the character of the building really comes into its own.

The kitchen, dining and sitting areas are open plan and thoughtfully arranged, giving each zone its own space. Terracotta tiled floors run throughout the ground floor, complemented by exposed beams that reflect the barn’s heritage. The kitchen is well equipped, with generous worktop space and fitted cabinetry, while the dining area comfortably accommodates a good-sized table—ideal for everyday use or entertaining.

The sitting area is centred around a lovely wood-burning stove, with a rear window seat and full-height glazed doors to the front that open onto the terrace—filling the space with light and drawing the outside in.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to a double bedroom with a glazed door to the exterior. Adjacent is a bathroom with bath, basin and WC. At the opposite end of the landing there are built in cupboards and the second bedroom—an open-plan space that offers flexibility as a guest room, study, or creative workspace, depending on need.

Outside
The barn sits in a private plot of around 0.10 acres, with a broad paved terrace to the front, grounds to the front and side with mature planing, and a gated parking area directly in front of the terrace.
A linhay (also Grade II Listed) stands just across the terrace, offering useful storage across two levels. The upper floor, accessed from the terrace, makes a wonderful hideaway, den or playroom, while the lower section is currently used as a wood store.

Across the lane lies a remarkable stretch of woodland and riverbank extending to approximately 1.28 acres. The River Bovey runs the full width of the boundary here, tumbling over boulders to form pools beneath a canopy of ancient trees. It’s a very peaceful and naturally rich space, perfect for picnics and wildlife watching.

Location
Foxworthy is one of Dartmoor’s hidden treasures—a small, peaceful hamlet tucked within a wooded valley between Manaton and Lustleigh. It is accessed via a track which winds its way through woodland, and down to a clapper bridge over the river. Surrounded by ancient trees, grass fields, moorland tors and riverside walks, it feels a world away from the bustle of modern life.

Footpaths and bridleways lead out in every direction, offering circular routes to local pubs, viewpoints and historic villages, including Lustleigh and Widecombe-in-the-Moor. The nearby town of Moretonhampstead offers excellent local amenities, cafés, a health centre and primary school, while Bovey Tracey provides further shopping and dining options. Exeter is around 24 miles away via the A38 which just over 8 miles away.

Whether you're walking across the moor, relaxing by the river or simply enjoying the dark night skies, Foxworthy is the kind of place that reconnects you with nature—and reminds you to slow down.

The charming village of Manaton, with church, village hall and pub is just a short distance away. For more amenities, the town of Bovey Tracey is 7 miles away, where you will find a range of shops, pubs, cafes, supermarket, doctors surgery, pharmacy and more. The A38 is 8.5 miles away, which provides convenient access to Plymouth and Exeter.

Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council & Dartmoor National Park
Listing: Hunters Barn (1166068) Linhay (1097391)
Council Tax Band: D (£2436.82 for the 2025/26 year)
EPC Rating: D (58)
Services: Mains water which is then privately metered to this property (more information available on request). Private drainage shared between Foxworthy Barns. Mains Electricity.
Heating: Electric night storage heaters plus wood-burning stove
Broadband: 28MBPS Download according to OFCOM checker. For higher speeds Starlink is a popular choice in moorland locations.
Mobile: Limited to None according to OFCOM checker. (WIFI calling could be used)
Flood Risk: Very Low according to
Land: Approx. 0.10 acres of private garden, with an additional 1.28 acres of woodland and river frontage across the lane
Parking: Gated parking area to the front
Outbuildings: Grade II Listed Thatched two-level linhay

Distances
Bovey Tracey - 8.5 Miles
Moretonhampstead - 3.7 Miles
Chagford - 6.4 Miles
Newton Abbot - 12.2 Miles
Exeter - 23.9 Miles
Plymouth - 38.4 Miles
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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