Barnstaple, Devon · EX31

Lovacott, Newton Tracey

Lovacott, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

£415,000For saleFreehold

Guide price

Agent's summary

Charming 4 bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse with period features, detached garage/studio, private gardens, and peaceful village setting near Barnstaple and Bideford.

Beds4
Baths2
Receptions1
TypeHouse
From Bond Oxborough Phillips Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • No onward chain
  • Grade II Listed 4-bedroom semi-detached period farmhouse
  • Two characterful reception rooms featuring inglenook fireplace, wood burner and exposed beams
  • Recently updated kitchen with Belfast sink, ample storage and rear garden access
  • Utility/boiler room and ground floor shower room for modern convenience
  • Main bedroom with en-suite, plus two further bedrooms and flexible study/nursery
  • Detached garage/workshop with first-floor studio, offering versatile potential
  • Peaceful no-through lane location with countryside walks nearby and easy access to Barnstaple, Bideford, Instow and North Devon beaches
Read the full agent description

A charming 4 Bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse, full of period character and set along a quiet no-through country lane in the heart of Lovacott. This delightful home offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity, versatile living space and easy access to Barnstaple and Bideford, whilst also being offered with no onward chain.

The property immediately impresses with its traditional façade, neatly maintained front lawn and private parking, while a gated driveway to the rear leads to an exceptional detached garage block with workshop and first floor studio, currently used partly as overspill accommodation and offering tremendous potential for conversion, subject to planning. This combination of home and outbuildings provides an ideal mix of character, practicality and versatility.

Inside, the welcoming Entrance Hall with stone-flagged flooring sets the tone for the rest of the home. The Sitting Room is a standout feature, centred around a magnificent inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, fitted wood burner and exposed beams - a cosy yet impressive space for relaxing or entertaining. The adjoining Dining Room is equally charming, with a large slate-flagged floor, exposed beamed ceiling and multi-fuel burner, offering plenty of space for family meals or social gatherings. The recently updated Kitchen, finished in a stylish dark blue theme with a Belfast sink and ample work surfaces, combines practicality with period charm and opens directly to the rear garden. A handy Utility / Boiler Room and well-presented Shower Room complete the ground floor accommodation, ensuring convenience and flexibility for modern living.

Upstairs, the Main Bedroom, also accessed via a secondary staircase, benefits from fitted wardrobes and an En-suite Bathroom. Two further Bedrooms provide comfortable space and charm. The fourth Bedroom offers flexible accommodation to suit family needs. A large walk-in cupboard on the landing presents exciting potential to create an additional bathroom, subject to planning permission.

Outside, the rear gardens are a true highlight. A semi-circular courtyard provides a peaceful suntrap - ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing, while mature planting, stone-flagged paths and a lower garden area create a tranquil and private environment. The Detached Garage / Workshop / Studio is a rare feature, offering generous parking, practical storage and the potential for creative use, whether as a hobby space, annexe or holiday accommodation.

Set in a sought after location with countryside footpaths on the doorstep, Lovacott is a friendly hamlet centred around a well-regarded primary school, with the village of Newton Tracey just a mile away offering a pub, church and local amenities. The regional centre of Barnstaple is around 5 miles north, providing excellent shopping, leisure and transport links, while the North Devon coastline, including Instow, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe, is all easily accessible.

This delightful home combines character, versatility and a superb village setting, making it a rare opportunity for anyone looking for a period property with modern comforts, generous living space and the potential to adapt or extend to suit their lifestyle.

Key facts

  • Council tax band: E.
  • EPC: exempt.
  • Outside: garden.

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Connected for everyday life

83%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
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100+ Mbps
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300+ Mbps
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1,000+ Mbps
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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode EX31 3PY · residential premises

Getting about

3.9 miles

to Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

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

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
4.6 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
2.7 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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