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£625,000

Markstone, Lifton - Devon

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 2 Two-Bedroom Character Barn Conversions
  • Level lawned garden
  • Workshop/Garage with potential
  • Multi-generational Living
  • Rental Income Potential
  • Accessible location

Description

A pair of characterful two bedroom barn conversions with generous gardens, versatile outbuilding and potential for multi generational living or rental income.

Higher Beeches is located 2 miles north-west of the popular village of Lifton which has an abundance of amenities, including:- Lifton Stores / Post office, community centre, public houses, restaurants, hotel, general stores / filling station, primary school and the popular Strawberry Fields farm shop. The A30 is 3 mile to the north west. Launceston 7 Miles to the west and Tavistock 8 miles to the south east, on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park.

Higher Beeches - Set in an accessible rural location, this charming property comprises two , two bedroom barns, each offering character, comfortable living and flexible layouts.
A gated entrance opens onto a large driveway and parking area, leading to level gardens between the two barns. The generous lawned spaces are interspersed with mature specimen trees and provide an inviting setting for outdoor dining, children’s play or simply relaxing. A paved patio offers an ideal area for entertaining, complemented by an ornamental fish pond, while the overall garden layout lends itself to further landscaping, vegetable beds or recreational use.
To the side is a substantial workshop/garage, ideal for hobbies and storage or future development (subject to planning). Its size and position makes it a valuable asset for those seeking additional workspace, potential ancillary accommodation or for classic cars or a motorhome.
With its appealing character and scope for income generation, Higher Beeches presents an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking multi generational living, a lifestyle change or a versatile investment in an accessible countryside setting.

Higher Beeches Barn - Higher Beeches is a charming, well-presented 2 bedroom, character barn conversion and has hardwood double glazed windows and doors, cut stone fireplace, fitted kitchen, vaulted ceilings with exposed ‘A’ frame trusses and oil fired central heating.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Sitting room; with beamed ceiling, fireplace with inset Calor gas fire, window to the front, staircase rises to the first floor. Kitchen /Dining room; fitted wall and base units with granite effect roll top worksurface, 1 ½ bowl sink and draining board, fitted dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, Calor gas cooker with extractor hood above, Worcester oil fired combi boiler, beamed ceiling, window to the front and door to: Entrance porch, window to the side and door to the outside.

On the first floor; vaulted ceiling with exposed ‘A’ frame and character beams throughout. Landing with door opening to: Bedroom 1, a double room, fitted wardrobes, window to the side and Velux window to the front. Bathroom; bath, w/c, wash basin, fully tiled walls, Velux window to the rear. Bedroom 2; fitted wardrobes, window to the side and Velux window to the front.

Maizuki Barn - Maizuki is a very well presented traditional stone barn conversion, providing light bright and spacious accommodation benefitting from hardwood double glazed windows and doors, oil-fired central heating, fitted kitchen, solid timber internal doors and new fitted carpets throughout. The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hall; Kitchen / Sitting / Dining Room; fitted kitchen with wall and base units under granite effect roll top worksurfaces, inset stainless steel sink and draining board, electric hob with extractor hood above, built-in electric oven and space for fridge / freezer. The sitting / dining area benefits from large windows and French Doors to the front opening onto the gravel terrace. Bedroom 1; a double room with part glazed stable door opening to the front. Bathroom; fully tiled walls, bath with shower attachment over, wash basin and w/c. Bedroom 2; a double room, with window to the side. Internal doors are solid timber.

Maizuki Integral Garage And Store: - Wide electrically operated roller door to the front, housing the Worcester heat slave 1214 oil fired boiler and door which opens to the kitchen. Potential to increase the living space (subject to planning)

Garage And Workshop: - 7.42m x 7.52m (24'4" x 24'8" ) - A purpose-built garage of stone faced, concrete block and stone with a cavity wall. Potential for conversion to a further dwelling subject to planning. Large full height roller door and pedestrian door to the front. Separate cloakroom with wash basin, w/c with power, light water and drainage connected.

Services & Information - Water – Mains
Drainage- Septic tank
Electricity – Mains
Heating – Oil Fired Central Heating
Telephone & Broadband –checker.ofcom.org.uk
Mobile Availability – checker.ofcom.org.uk
Council Tax Bands – Higher Beeches currently C / Maizuki C
EPC – E39 /D61
Construction – Higher Beeches & Maizuki - stone

Council Tax Bands – Higher Beeches currently C / Maizuki C
EPC – E39 /D61
Construction – Higher Beeches & Maizuki - stone

Local Authority - West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ .

Tenure - The property is offered for sale freehold.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property .

Agents Notes - None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-09-08

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
39 E
84 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

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
Garage, Driveway
Garden
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 6% 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

  • Lifton Community Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    131
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Milton Abbot Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    78
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Launceston Primary School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Free schools
  • Lamerton CofE Primary Academy4.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Launceston College4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tavistock College7.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Callington Community College9.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    887
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Okehampton College13 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,066
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holsworthy Community College13 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    551
    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 Launceston Superstore, Launceston4.7 miles
Lidl Launceston, Launceston4.8 miles
M&S Launceston Foodhall, Launceston4.9 miles

GP surgery

Launceston Medical Centre5 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.6 miles

Hospital

Launceston Hospital4.9 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

Gunnislake Rail Station8.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Sprytown Cross1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Tavistock13 min · 7.9 miles
Callington27 min · 15 miles
Launceston12 min · 5.9 miles
Okehampton24 min · 16 miles
Plymouth (city)44 min · 23 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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