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Guide Price£795,000

Woolsery, Bideford

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Three/Four-Bedroom Family Home
  • Attached Two-Bedroom Cottage
  • 5 Acres
  • Stable Block and Yard
  • Outbuildings
  • Home With Income/Dual Occupation
  • Close To Local Village Amenities
  • Ample Parking
  • Peaceful Countryside Location

Description

A characterful 3/4 bedroom farmhouse with an attached two-bedroom cottage with 5 acres and stables, situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Woolsery which offers a fantastic selection of amenities including a gastro pub/restaurant.

Set within the quiet countryside of Stroxworthy, close to Woolsery village, 1 & 2 Moormans offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy rural living, particularly for those with equestrian interests. The property includes two separate residences, making it perfectly suited for multi-generational living or for generating income as a holiday rental.

The property features a block of four large stables with hardstanding, approximately 5 acres of pastureland, and a range of versatile outbuildings - providing ample space for animals, storage, or workshop use.

Situated just a short drive from the welcoming village of Woolsery, it offers convenient access to local amenities while still allowing you to enjoy the tranquillity and natural beauty of North Devon. With its sweeping landscapes and unspoilt surroundings, this setting provides a peaceful retreat and an ideal lifestyle for those who appreciate the countryside.

1 MOORMANS -

Upon entering the property, the ground floor provides a welcoming and practical layout. The kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a range of matching wall and base units, complemented by a cooker with hob and extractor, ceramic sink with drainer, and space for both a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A useful breakfast bar enhances the space, while an open connection leads seamlessly through to the lounge, creating a sociable flow.

The lounge is a particularly inviting room, enjoying a bright and airy feel from a generous window, whilst a feature log burner provides a cosy focal point - ideal for relaxing evenings. There is also a door which leads out to the front garden.

To the rear, there is an additional reception room currently utilised as snug but offers excellent versatility to be used as a downstairs fourth bedroom, dining room or home office.

Completing the ground floor is a modern family bathroom, fitted with a contemporary white three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, low level WC, and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.

To the first floor, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned double bedrooms. Bedroom one offers comfortable accommodation with ample space for furnishings, while bedrooms two and three are equally generous, providing flexibility for family, guests, or home working.

A modern shower room completes the first floor accommodation, fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC, and wash hand basin.

2 MOORMANS (SWALLOWS RETURN) -

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a light and well laid out kitchen/diner which is well-fitted with a range of matching wall and base units, complemented by a built-in cooker with induction hob and extractor, along with space for additional white goods and a sink with drainer. The room offers ample space for dining, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, and leads through to the lounge.

The lounge is a warm and inviting space, featuring a cosy log burner as a focal point, while front-facing windows allow for an abundance of natural light. Stairs rise from here to the first floor, enhancing the flow of the home. A door from here also leads into the front garden.

To the first floor, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom one is a comfortable double room benefiting from built-in storage, while bedroom two is another generous room. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, low level WC, and wash hand basin.

SERVICES - All mains services, oil fired central heating and private drainage which is shared between the two properties.

1 & 2 Moormans occupies a delightful position on the outskirts of the highly sought-after village of Woolsery (Woolfardisworthy), a charming and traditional North Devon village offering a comprehensive range of everyday amenities. These include a well-regarded primary school, village shop with Post Office, garage, church, community and sports hall, together with a popular gastro pub/restaurant and traditional fish and chip shop.

The property is also conveniently situated for access to Atlantic Academy, as well as the award-winning thatched inn and luxury hotel, The Hoops Inn.

The nearby village of Bradworthy, approximately 6.5 miles distant, offers an excellent range of local facilities centred around its attractive village square, including a Post Office, traditional ironmongers, butchers, general store and garage.

The stunning North Devon coastline is within easy reach, with the historic villages of Clovelly and Bucks Mills close by, offering a picturesque pebble beach and direct access to the South West Coast Path, renowned for its superb coastal walks and far-reaching views.

Westward Ho! is also within convenient reach, famed for its expansive sandy beach and unique Pebble Ridge. The port and market town of Bideford lies approximately 10 miles away, providing a wider range of amenities including shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, cafés, pubs and restaurants, together with schooling for all ages, both state and private. Bideford also benefits from a selection of supermarkets and a retail park with a variety of well-known national retailers.

The A39 North Devon Link Road is easily accessible, providing convenient access to Barnstaple, the region’s principal commercial centre, offering an extensive range of shopping, business and leisure facilities, together with a rail link to Exeter, connecting to the national rail network.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
B
Date Posted
2026-04-09

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 515 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£159,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £96,714 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
65 D
85 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

900 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 77% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Woolsery Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    108
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Parkham Primary School3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Bradworthy Primary Academy3.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Buckland Brewer Primary School5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Hartland Primary School5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Atlantic Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    242
    Type
    Free schools
  • Bideford College7.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Holsworthy Community College9.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    551
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Great Torrington School10 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    863
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Budehaven Community School12 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,145
    Type
    Foundation school

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

Spar Bradworthy, Bradworthy3.7 miles
Aldi Bideford, Bideford6.6 miles
Asda Bideford Superstore, Bideford6.7 miles

GP surgery

Bradworthy Surgery3.7 miles

Pharmacy

Asda Pharmacy6.7 miles

Hospital

Bideford Hospital7.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field907 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station15 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Farmers Arms0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Northam21 min · 12 miles
Bideford21 min · 12 miles
Stratton30 min · 17 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 26 min · 55 miles
Great Torrington29 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 2Medium risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

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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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