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Guide Price£625,000

West Nymph, South Tawton, EX20

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Superb Barn Conversion
  • High Quality Property
  • Quiet, Rural Hamlet
  • Close-Proximity to Dartmoor
  • Spacious, Open-Plan Living, with Double-Sided Fireplace
  • Three Double Bedrooms (Large Ensuite to Main Bedroom)
  • Family Bathroom and Cloakroom
  • Low- Maintenance Garden.
  • Hot Tub and Furniture available by Separate Negotiation (if so desired)
  • Off-Road Parking for 3 Cars and Further Ample Guest Parking

Description

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

The property is situated in a peaceful, rural yet accessible location, within the heart of the Devon countryside. The Dartmoor National Park, and all its stunning scenery, is just a few minutes drive away,

South Tawton is situated on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park and mainly known for its stunning St Andrews church. The village has a very attractive centre of listed properties and historic sites such as National Trust Sexton’s Cottage and Church House. Surrounded by the national park, rivers and protected woodland as well as historic sites such as Ramsley Mine and Common, National Trust Finch Foundry, Tarka Trail and Taw Valley, this wonderful village offers extensive walking trails for exploration. The Tarka Trail and Granite Way can be easily accessed for excellent cycling routes.

The neighbouring village, South Zeal has a good range of local amenities including a well renowned primary school, a church, recreation/playing field and two popular public houses. There is a regular bus service to Okehampton and Exeter. A more comprehensive range of local shopping and amenities can be found in Okehampton.

Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding, and fishing. An hour rail service runs and returns between Okehampton and Exeter.

The shopping area contains a bank and supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18-hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs.

A beautifully presented and high-quality barn conversion which offers spacious and luxurious living.

One of 6 properties, situated in beautiful surroundings, with several acres of well-tended grounds, which the owner of Leafy Nook can enjoy. They include communal gardens, a large fishing lake and a dog exercise area.

The accommodation comprises of an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living area, which has been skilfully designed, with a double-sided fireplace which divides the living area from the kitchen and dining area. The ground floor is dual aspect, thus offering an abundance of natural light, with numerous doors and windows to both front and rear aspects. A beautiful slate flagstone flooring is laid throughout the ground floor, with underfloor heating. Exposed timber ceiling beams and exposed brick and stonework give the property lots of character and charm.

There is a large dining space and a high-quality kitchen with granite countertops and NEFF integrated appliances including two electric ovens; electric hob and extractor hood; fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is also a utility cupboard, with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. There is also a cloakroom.

To the first floor is a spacious, light landing, with beautiful, exposed timber A-frames. Doors lead to three large double bedrooms, again with delightful, exposed A-frames. The second bedroom has the added benefit of double doors leading out to a Juliet balcony. The main bedroom has a large and luxurious ensuite shower room. There is also a superb, luxury family bathroom.

The property enjoys a highly energy efficient wood-pellet fired central heating system and full double glazing to all windows and doors.

To the outside is a level, enclosed garden area, with patio seating area, small lawn and a luxury hot tub (available by separate negotiation). There are outside power points and courtesy lighting.

There is off-road parking for three vehicles, with further numerous guest parking nearby.

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property which has to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

The property is offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

AGENTS NOTE

The seller is happy to sell the furniture and hot tub, by separate negotiation, if so desired.

SERVICES

Mains water, private drainage, which is maintained by the management company. Mains electricity. Biomass Wood-pellet fired central heating. Broadband connected.

OUTGOINGS

Council Tax - TBC (West Devon Borough Council).

Management Fees - These are currently £300 per month, which includes water and sewerage costs, heating, use and upkeep of communal areas and dog walking area and painting of exterior front facing paintwork. (further details available on request).

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Mansbridge Balment Estate Agents. Tel no or email

DIRECTIONS

For SAT NAV us the postcode EX20 2RJ

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From A30 dual carriageway, leave at the Whiddon Down exit and take the next turning right, signposted towards North Tawton. Proceed for a further 3 miles, turning left at Langdon Cross, signposted towards South Tawton. Proceed for a further 1 mile whereupon the property will be found on the left-hand side.

Parking - Off street

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Date Posted
2026-06-03

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

Accessibility
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Parking
Off-Street Parking
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

14 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

  • South Tawton Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Spreyton School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Foundation school
  • North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    160
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    244
    Type
    Free schools
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bow Community Primary School4.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    133
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Okehampton College4.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,066
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth's10 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,096
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chulmleigh Community College12 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thomas Hall School15 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools
  • West Exe School16 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Morrisons Daily Whiddon Down, Whiddon Down2.5 miles
Budgens Whitehouse, Belstone3 miles
Spar - North Tawton, North Tawton3.6 miles

GP surgery

Okehampton Medical Centre4.8 miles

Pharmacy

North Tawton Pharmacy3.7 miles

Hospital

Okehampton Community Hospital4.7 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

Sampford Courtenay Rail Station3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church1.3 miles

Typical drive times

Chagford15 min · 8.5 miles
Okehampton18 min · 11 miles
North Tawton8 min · 4.1 miles
Exeter (city)29 min · 20 miles
Moretonhampstead17 min · 10 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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