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Guide Price£260,000

Knowle, Crediton, EX17

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Character stone barn conversion blending period charm with contemporary design
  • Peaceful rural courtyard setting on the edge of Knowle with far-reaching Devon countryside views
  • Spacious open-plan living area ideal for modern family life and entertaining
  • Vaulted ceilings creating impressive volume and natural light
  • Exposed timbers adding warmth and authentic architectural character
  • Beautifully converted and thoughtfully designed throughout
  • Modern practicality seamlessly integrated within a historic structure
  • Idyllic countryside outlook offering privacy and tranquillity
  • Courtyard environment fostering a sense of community and seclusion
  • Conveniently positioned just three miles from Crediton with easy access to rail links

Description

Set within the former courtyard of Knowle Farm on the edge of the small hamlet of Knowle, Horseshoe Barn enjoys a rural setting surrounded by open farmland and rolling Devon countryside. The location feels peaceful and tucked away from main roads, yet remains accessible, with Crediton just three miles to the east and Copplestone also within easy reach for everyday amenities and rail links.

Converted from stone barns around 2011, the property combines character with practical modern living. Inside, the accommodation is surprisingly spacious, with well-proportioned rooms and a strong sense of light and height. The ground floor has solid oak flooring throughout and is arranged as an open plan living and kitchen space, creating a sociable and adaptable main room with direct access out to the garden. Upstairs, the two bedrooms and large landing benefit from vaulted ceilings and exposed roof timbers, giving a sense of volume and architectural interest. The landing works well as a study area and offers flexibility should further alteration be considered, subject to any necessary consents. A beautifully fitted bathroom completes the first floor.

To the rear, the enclosed garden enjoys open rural views, providing a pleasant outdoor space without feeling overlooked, in fact the endless views make it feel a lot bigger than it is. There is also parking and a double open fronted car port within the courtyard, adding practical storage and covered parking for the property.

Overall, Horseshoe Barn offers character, space and countryside outlook in equal measure. It will appeal to buyers seeking a rural setting with architectural interest, yet within straightforward reach of town facilities and transport connections.

Agents Notes:

Boundaries, Access & Parking:
Boundary positions, access rights and parking arrangements have been provided by the seller, and any land plans shown are for identification purposes only. We have not seen the title deeds or other legal documents, and buyers should confirm exact details and ownership responsibilities with their conveyancer.

Broadband & Mobile Coverage:
Broadband speeds and mobile signal vary by provider and location, and service availability can change over time. Buyers can check current availability and predicted speeds at or via the Ofcom coverage checker.

Private Drainage:
We’re informed by the seller that the property has a private drainage system, which they advise is in good working order. Buyers should satisfy themselves regarding its type, condition and regulatory compliance with their conveyancer.

Heating Type:
We’re informed by the seller that the property is heated via electric central heating. Buyers should confirm servicing arrangements and running costs.

Private / Unadopted Road:
We’re informed by the seller that there is a right of way over a private road to access the property. Buyers should confirm ownership, rights of access and responsibility for maintenance or repair with their conveyancer.

Buyers' Compliance Fee Notice

Please note that a compliance check fee of £25 (inc. VAT) per person is payable once your offer is accepted. This non-refundable fee covers essential ID verification and anti-money laundering checks, as required by law.

Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: Band C – Mid Devon

Approx Age: 2011

Construction Notes: Stone, block and cob

Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband

Drainage: Private via treatment plant (shared with neighbours)

Heating: Electric central heating boiler to radiators.

Listed: Yes Grade II

Conservation Area: No

Tenure: Freehold with a contribution to upkeep of the communal courtyard and treatment plant via a management committee made up of the owners.

 

KNOWLE is a hamlet formed by a small number of historic properties. The settlement sits amid hilly farmland but is just 3 miles from the market town of Crediton which is packed full of local shops and amenities. Nearer still is the larger village of Copplestone with its active community, well regarded primary school (OFSTED Good), shop with Post Office, and farm shop. Copplestone also has train and bus services to Crediton and Exeter.

 

DIRECTIONS : For sat-nav use EX17 5BX and the What3Words address is ///competing.every.novel but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.

Leave Crediton on the A377 towards Copplestone and take the left turn (before reaching Copplestone) signed to Knowle. Continue past the church (on your left) and on the next sharp left hand bend, continue “straight on”, bearing left in front of the farmhouse and into the courtyard. The property will be found on the right. For viewings, parking maybe easier in the church car park and walk to the property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-02-28

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

19 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Copplestone Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Yeoford Community Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    56
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Landscore Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Community school
  • Sandford School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    74
    Type
    Community school
  • Hayward's Primary School3.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    403
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Queen Elizabeth's2.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,096
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thomas Hall School9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools
  • Chulmleigh Community College10 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Exe School11 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St James School11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    985
    Type
    Academy converter

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Crediton Express, Crediton3.1 miles
Spar High Street, Crediton, Crediton3.2 miles
Morrisons Crediton, Crediton3.6 miles

GP surgery

Bow Medical Practice3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Crediton Pharmacy3.2 miles

Hospital

Crediton Hospital2.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Copplestone Rail Station1.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gospel Hall0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Crediton7 min · 3.7 miles
Tiverton25 min · 16 miles
North Tawton16 min · 9 miles
Exeter (city)26 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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