Welcombe, Devon/Cornwall Border
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Barn Conversation in Beautiful Rural Setting
- 2 Bedrooms
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
- Spacious Lounge & Conservatory
- Oil Fired Central Heating
- uPVC Double Glazing
- PV Solar Panels
- Attractive Rear Garden
- Stunning Rear Outlook
- Timber Garage & Ample Parking
Description
Escape to the idyllic coastal village of Welcombe, where winding lanes lead to hidden beaches, dramatic cliffs and a welcoming community. Nestled in a peaceful spot with only two near neighbours, The Old Barn captures the essence of rural charm with breathtaking views over Woodland Trust land.
Inside, this spacious two-bedroom barn conversion blends rustic character with modern comfort. The open-plan kitchen/diner includes a dining area with a vaulted ceiling and roof light windows, creating a bright and airy heart to the home, flowing into a generous lounge and a light-filled conservatory.
There are two double bedrooms, with Bedroom 1 featuring a vaulted ceiling, and a well-appointed bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower enclosure.
The attractive garden is filled with vibrant flowers, shrubs and bushes, with a sunny patio and level lawn providing the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outlook over the adjoining countryside.
Approached via a private driveway, the property offers gated parking for several vehicles and a timber garage.
Additional benefits include oil-fired central heating and solar panels for improved energy efficiency.
Welcombe is famed for its dramatic valley, unspoilt beach, friendly community and the popular Old Smithy Inn. From here, you can explore miles of coastal paths, hidden coves and rolling countryside, with Bude, Hartland and Clovelly all within easy reach.
NEED TO KNOW
Mains electricity & water.
Oil fired central heating.
Solar Panels.
Private drainage.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): TBC
Council Tax: Band C (£2,144.79 per annum)
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Double Glazing, Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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, 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% 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
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
- St Mark's CofE Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 59
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 148
- Type
- Foundation school
- Hartland Primary School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 106
- Type
- Foundation school
- Bradworthy Primary Academy6.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stratton Primary School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 340
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Budehaven Community School7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Type
- Foundation school
- Atlantic Academy8.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 242
- Type
- Free schools
- Holsworthy Community College11 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bideford College15 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Torrington School17 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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