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Guide Price£550,000

The Byre, Higher Cheldon Cross

Land size: 0.35 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Key Features

0.35 of an Acre
3/4 bed barn conversion
Views to Dartmoor National Park
Ancillary Accommodation
No Onward Chain
360 Virtual Tour Available

Description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

A superb barn conversion nearing completion - 3/4 bedroomed detached single storey dwelling complimented by a useful detached outbuilding providing ancillary accommodation - Near Chulmleigh - Extending to 0.35 of an acre with stunning views to Dartmoor National Park.

- Set amongst unspoilt countryside just 3 miles from Chulmleigh

- LPG Gas fire boiler providing underfloor heating throughout

- Mains electricity & water

- New treatment plant

The Byre has been converted to a high standard with quality finishings cleverly designed to make the most of the space and views. Set amongst a small collection of hilltop properties, The Byre enjoys privacy and seclusion with impressive far reaching views towards Dartmoor National Park. This property is just 3 miles to the desirable small town of Chulmleigh and 8 miles to the market town of South Molton.

Approached from the country lane which leads to the small hamlet of Cheldon, a gated driveway provides ample parking which leads to the detached garage. Adjoining, is superb ancillary accommodation providing adaptable space designed to be a home office, gym and shower room with further adjoining store/workshop. The main accommodation briefly comprises:- welcoming entrance hall enjoying lots of natural light with oak effect LVT flooring, large open plan kitchen/dining and living room with quality kitchen, quartz worktops and integrated appliances with utility area, bi-fold doors and large window openings enjoying those views. Three good sized bedrooms, the master with en-suite shower room and separate dressing room together with a smart family bathroom.

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan. Virtual Tour Available.

THE AREA

This rural, yet accessible location is surrounding by unspoilt countryside.
The small town of Chulmleigh is also a short distance away (3 miles) with secondary schooling and further amenities. Rail connections are available from Eggesford Station, (5 miles) via the Tarka rail line connecting Barnstaple to Exeter.

South Molton offers an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants, together with a Sainsbury's supermarket, health centre, recreational facilities and cottage hospital. The town also enjoys a traditional country pannier market twice weekly.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains electric, water and a new private treatment plant system.

- Traditional construction

- LPG Gas fire boiler providing underfloor heating throughout

- Broadband & Mobile - Visit OFCOM

North Devon Council - Band To be assessed

EPC - TBC

Tenure - Freehold

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head south on the B3137 in the direction of Witheridge. Continue on this road for 7 miles and turn right at Gidley Cross, signed Chulmleigh/Chawleigh. Follow this road for 3.3 miles and at Cheldon Cross turn left signed Cheldon. The Byre is the third property on the right hand side.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

Tenure: Freehold
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: LPG
Water supply: Mains

Outbuildings Annexes Residential Barn Conversions Freehold Workshops Gated properties

Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Ask Agent
Date Posted: 2026-04-15

Property Brochure

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Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Heating: Gas Heating
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

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

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Parking Available
Garden: Ask Agent

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

21 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

East Worlington Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
0 to 11
Pupils
75
Type
Academy converter
Chulmleigh Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
226
Type
Academy converter
Kings Nympton Community Primary School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
17
Type
Foundation school
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School4.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
51
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Anglican/Church of England
Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy4.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
135
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Church of England

Secondary

Chulmleigh Community College3 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
735
Type
Academy converter
South Molton Community College6.4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
656
Type
Foundation school
Queen Elizabeth's11 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,096
Type
Academy converter
Tiverton High School14 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
Ages
11 to 16
Type
Academy sponsor led
Great Torrington School15 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
863
Type
Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

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 - Lapford Cross, Lapford Cross4.6 miles

Sainsburys South Molton, South Molton6.6 miles

Spar - South Molton, South Molton6.8 miles

GP surgery

Wallingbrook Health Centre3.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots6.8 miles

Hospital

Crediton Hospital11 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

Eggesford Rail Station3.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Earl of Portsmouth2.1 miles

Typical drive times

Crediton34 min · 18 miles

Tiverton33 min · 17 miles

North Tawton34 min · 15 miles

South Molton21 min · 10 miles

Exeter (city)53 min · 26 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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