Barnstaple, Devon · EX32

Barum Court, Barnstaple

Barum Court, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

£110,000

Guide Price

Agent's summary

Looking for independent retirement living in Barnstaple? This one-bedroom, over-60s apartment at Barum Court offers on-site support, communal facilities and a short walk to town!

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The home, in the agent’s words

  • Over 60s Only
  • No Upper Chain
  • 24hr Care Service
  • Lift Access
  • Communal Parking
  • Weekly Social Activities
  • Resident Management Staff & Alarm Service
  • Short Level Walk To Town Centre & Rock Park
  • Communal Gardens
  • Call Now To Arrange Your Viewing!
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Situated within the well-regarded Barum Court retirement development on Litchdon Street, this one-bedroom second-floor apartment offers a comfortable opportunity for those aged 60 and over seeking independent living with the reassurance of on-site support. Built by McCarthy & Stone, the development is conveniently placed for a level walk to Barnstaple town centre and the nearby Rock Park.

The accommodation is light and airy throughout, comprising a good-sized living room with a decorative fireplace and an arched opening through to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with white cabinetry and integrated appliances with ample worktop space. The bedroom is a comfortable double, benefitting from a built-in mirrored wardrobe providing useful storage, with a shower room completing the internal accommodation.

Barum Court benefits from a good range of communal facilities, including a residents' lounge, laundry room, guest suite, communal kitchen and lift, all set within well-kept gardens with communal parking available. A House Manager and 24-hour emergency alarm service operate throughout the year, and a varied social calendar provides a welcoming community feel, with regular activities such as carpet bowls, music and exercise classes, and tea and coffee mornings.

Pets are generally considered subject to the terms of the lease and the landlord's permission. The property is offered with approximately 87 years remaining on the lease, and an early viewing is recommended.

Call now to arrange your viewing!

Local Shop - 0.2 miles - // Local Pub - 0.3 miles // Parking - Communal Parking // Tenure - Leasehold //

Service Charge: £1224.93 (covers 1st September 2025 - 28th February 2026) payable in advance.

Ground Rent: £221.47 payable every 6 months

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode EX32 8QL · residential premises

Getting about

0.4 miles

to Barnstaple Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
4.9 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
4.6 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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