Tiverton, Devon

Full Property Details

This exceptional barn conversion enjoys a secluded and private setting, offering breathtaking views across the Exe Valley and its rolling hills. Nestled along a quiet country lane, it is just one mile from the charming Mid Devon village of Stoodleigh. The property is attached to the former farmhouse by a very small section of approximately 3 meters, shown on the floorplan in red.

Ideally positioned, the property is six miles north of the vibrant town of Tiverton and three miles from the popular village of Bampton. Both locations provide an excellent array of local amenities, with Tiverton boasting a range of shopping options, including an M&S Food Hall. The A361 North Devon Link Road offers convenient access to the M5 motorway, with Exeter to the south and Bristol to the north, while Tiverton Parkway railway station provides regular services to London Paddington in approximately two hours. The area is home to highly regarded primary schools and falls within the 10-mile discount radius of the renowned Blundell’s School in Tiverton. Additionally, the surrounding countryside offers superb opportunities for walking, riding, and cycling, with Exmoor National Park to the north and the North Devon coastline to the northwest.

The Property

Originally converted from a traditional stone farm building in the 1990s, Steart has been transformed into a spacious and comfortable family home. The conversion carefully preserved the character of the original structure, featuring natural stone, timber details, high-quality wooden flooring and doors, and custom-made windows. Designed in a U-shape around a courtyard, the property offers generous and adaptable accommodation of approximately 3,376 sq. ft., including the option for an independent guest suite. The current owners have tastefully updated the home, enhancing its modern comforts while retaining its rustic charm.

The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hall, complete with a cloakroom. The stunning sitting room showcases original round stone pillars, a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, pine flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and two sets of French doors opening onto the courtyard. The dining room could serve as a family room, while the snug/home office flows seamlessly into the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, featuring oak cabinetry, granite worktops, a Stoves range cooker, an electric Aga, a Belfast sink with a boiling tap, and an integrated dishwasher. Off the kitchen, the south-facing garden room offers spectacular valley views and direct access to the covered veranda—a perfect spot to relax. A rear hallway leads to the boot room, with an external door, and a fully fitted utility room/kitchen. A secondary staircase provides access to a double bedroom and bathroom, offering flexibility as a self-contained guest suite or additional accommodation for the main house.

Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to the primary bedroom suite, which features a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a shower. Three further double bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom, also equipped with both a bath and a shower.

The property is approached via a five-bar gate leading to a gravel driveway and parking area, set in front of an open-fronted timber carport.

Adjacent to the main house and accessed from the courtyard, a garage/workshop with double timber doors and a side entrance offers potential for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to planning. Within the courtyard, a log store is also available.

One of the property’s most enchanting features is the south-facing sun terrace and covered veranda, providing breathtaking views. Beyond, an enclosed and sheltered garden features a lawn and well-stocked borders. A large greenhouse is conveniently situated nearby. The driveway extends to an informal garden area with a wildlife pond, leading through to the paddock and barn.

Steart benefits from a full fibre connection to the property, providing exceptional connectivity to the internet for home working and entertainment.

Barn & Stables (15m x 9m approx.)

Positioned to the east of the house and garden, the barn is accessed via a separate drive leading to an open yard enclosed by post-and-rail fencing. The steel-framed barn benefits from PV solar panels on the roof and features double doors at one end, a single access door at the other, and two internal loose boxes. Light and power are connected.

The land comprises three well-maintained paddocks and a smaller starvation paddock, each enclosed by post-and-rail fencing, with water troughs and one featuring a field shelter. In total, the property extends to approximately 4.77 acres.

Please see the floor plan for full details of the layout and dimensions of the accommodation.

Services: Mains electricity. Septic tank drainage. Water by way of a recently installed bore hole. Oil fired central heating. Full fibre broadband

Tenure: Freehold.

Council Tax: F

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

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