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Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Four bedrooms
  • Three reception rooms
  • Approximately 3.7 acres
  • Double garage
  • Numerous outbuildings
  • Rural location
  • Well presented throughout

Description

Escape to a beautifully presented detached period barn conversion set in approximately 3.7 acres of stunning landscaped grounds, offering four bedrooms, versatile living space, and exceptional extras including a studio, workshop, and breathtaking countryside views.

Nestled within a peaceful countryside setting, this impressive detached period barn conversion offers a wonderful blend of character, comfort, and versatility. Beautifully presented throughout, the property provides generous and flexible accommodation, including four double bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom all thoughtfully arranged to suit modern family living.

The interiors have been carefully maintained and stylishly enhanced, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the home’s rural charm. Outside, the property truly excels. Set within approximately 3.7 acres, the grounds have been meticulously landscaped to create a stunning and tranquil environment, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. A superb summer house offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy the surrounding gardens, which are rich in colour, scent, and wildlife.

Further enhancing the appeal, the property benefits from ample parking, a double garage with a studio above—ideal for multi-generational living or potential income—and a separate workshop, perfectly suited for hobbies or home working. Together, these features provide an excellent balance between lifestyle and practicality.

Surrounded by picturesque views and the sounds of nature, this exceptional home offers a true escape from the demands of everyday life, while still providing all the space and flexibility required for modern living.

Southfield Barn has been lovingly and sympathetically improved by the current owners, resulting in a truly special home that must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate not only the accommodation but also the unique sense of peace and wellbeing this remarkable property provides.

Occupying a rural yet readily accessible south facing position, Southfield Barn lies within the attractive and gently undulating band of countryside between Barnstaple and Great Torrington, enjoying easy access to the neighbouring villages and main routes of communication. The village of Atherington lies just over 2 miles to the east. Great Torrington (5 miles) provides an excellent range of everyday services including shops, building society, restaurants, health centre, library, primary and secondary schooling, post office and the Plough Arts Centre.

Despite its rural position the property also enjoys convenient access to the surrounding districts with the larger town of Bideford and the regional centre of Barnstaple both within easy reach. From Barnstaple the A361 North Devon Link Road provides access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27), with mainline rail services available at Tiverton Parkway and international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The Tarka Railway Line at Umberleigh Station provides convenient access to both Barnstaple and Exeter is situated just 4.2 miles to the east.

The property is ideally situated to take advantage of the many country and woodland walks in the area, together with a wealth of other recreational activities including horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Torridge and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at Torrington, High Bickington and Barnstaple. To the north and south respectively the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks offer beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the spectacular north Devon coast with its pretty villages and popular sandy beaches is only about 30 minutes’ drive away.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-05

Price history

DateChangePrice
26 Aug 2026Reduced 5.9% (−£50,000)£800,000
Until 26 Aug 2026Asking price£850,000

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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Good GoodVodafone Limited Limited

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

  • High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Umberleigh Primary Academy3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School4.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School4.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    476
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School4.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Great Torrington School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    863
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School6.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College7.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College7.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Chulmleigh Community College9.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    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

M&S Great Torrington BP, Great Torrington4.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Great Torrington, Great Torrington4.2 miles
Co-op Torrington, Great Torrington4.4 miles

GP surgery

Torrington Health Centre4.3 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Torrington4.4 miles

Hospital

Torrington Hospital4 miles

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 Station2.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Phone Box0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Bideford21 min · 12 miles
Barnstaple20 min · 9.7 miles
South Molton21 min · 11 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 2 min · 35 miles
Great Torrington11 min · 5.1 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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