ShareSave
Guide Price£395,000

Northleigh Hill, Goodleigh, Barnstaple

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Excellent Holiday Let
  • Natural Stone Barn Conversion
  • Located Down A Private Drive
  • Spacious & Private Gardens
  • No Onward Chain.
  • Popular Village Location
  • Country Goodlife
  • MUST VIEW!

Description

The Byre is a stunning natural stone barn conversion located in the picturesque rural village of Goodleigh. This beautiful property is nestled within the tranquil countryside of North Devon and offers a perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful situation.

The barn has been lovingly restored and transformed into a luxurious holiday home while retaining its original character and charm and features beautiful exposed beams, many original details and plenty of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The accommodation comprises of a spacious open-plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with a range of storage cupboards and three stylishly decorated bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities. There is also an additional shower room along with a large hallway with plenty of storage.

Goodleigh is a charming village with a small but thriving community and a welcoming local pub, just a short walk from The Byre. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for walkers and cyclists.

The bustling town of Barnstaple is just a 10-minute drive away, Barnstaple Town Centre, the regional and administrative centre of North Devon. Situated in the valley of the River Taw, it is surrounded by beautiful rolling Devonshire countryside and some of the area’s best beaches and rugged coastal paths. As the commercial centre of the region, the town centre offers a variety of banking, schooling and recreational facilities including a theatre, cinema, leisure centre and restaurants. The vibrant town combines modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere. The popular golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Instow within 5 miles distance, perfect for outings with family and friends. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 motorway, together with Barnstaple's train network giving easy access to Exeter central station and beyond.

Hallway -

Kitchen - 5.38 x 2.95 (17'7" x 9'8") -

Dining Room - 5.33 x 2.83 (17'5" x 9'3") -

Living Room - 6 x 2.89 (19'8" x 9'5") -

Bedroom 1 - 5.16 x 3.49 (16'11" x 11'5") -

Ensuite - 3.58 x 1.52 (11'8" x 4'11") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.31 x 3.20 (10'10" x 10'5") -

Bedroom 3 - 3.20 x 2.47 (10'5" x 8'1") -

Shower Room - 2.79 x 1.27 (9'1" x 4'1") -

The property is approached over a private driveway and has plenty of parking. With private gardens providing the ideal spot for a BBQ or outdoor seating and al fresco dining in the warmer months along with two lawned areas. One is fully enclosed and perfect for your four-legged friends and the top lawn is open but highly private and is visible from the property making it ideal for watching over the family.

Overall, The Byre is a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, offering a luxurious and relaxing holiday residence in a beautiful rural location.

Agent Note - The property only has a holiday let occupancy which is a restriction to how long the property can be occupied. Therefore it can't be used as a permanent residence.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
Ask Agent
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Ask Agent
Water
Ask Agent
Heating
Ask Agent
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
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

900 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 63% 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

  • Goodleigh Church of England Primary School576 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Orchard Vale Community School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    311
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Shirwell Community Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Eden Park Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Landkey Community Primary Academy2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Park Community School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Braunton Academy6.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Molton Community College9.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    656
    Type
    Foundation school
  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy9.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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 Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple1.9 miles
Tesco Barnstaple Superstore, Barnstaple2.2 miles
Spar Churchill Close, Barnstaple2.2 miles

GP surgery

Litchdon Medical Centre2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Barnstaple2.5 miles

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital2.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field24 metres

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

Barnstaple Rail Station3.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Shelter671 metres

Typical drive times

Northam24 min · 13 miles
Bideford23 min · 13 miles
Barnstaple9 min · 3.4 miles
South Molton22 min · 12 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 11 min · 45 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)

£14.99 · one-off purchase

By LandSale, the platform. Not provided by the listing agent. Ready in about a minute.

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.

Contact Phillips, Smith & Dunn, Barnstaple

Alliance House, Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA

View agent profile

About you

Please note that LandSale will send the above details to Phillips, Smith & Dunn, Barnstaple only. By submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to our terms of use, our privacy policy.

Similar properties for sale