Shire Horse Barn, Knowle

The outlook from this converted barn is stunning over the surrounding countryside, 2 bedrooms plus a large, open landing that could make an occasional bed 3, bathroom, open plan living/dining room and kitchen, plus a lovely garden to the rear and a double open fronted garage!

This superb converted stone barn is very pleasantly located on the outskirts of the small picturesque hamlet of Knowle, well away from the main road and enjoying stunning rural views across open farmland. The Grade II listed barn is in the former farm courtyard of Knowle Farm and was converted in approx 2011 along with the rest of the courtyard. The property is located in a beautiful rural setting, yet is extremely accessible to Crediton which lies just 3 miles to the east.  Knowle has just a scattering of cottages, and an ancient church, with the magnificent rolling Devon hills surrounding.  The village of Copplestone is also within easy reach having good amenities such as a primary school, public house, mini supermarket, and railway station.

The property offers sizeable 2 bedroomed accommodation plus a large landing/study which could be used as an occasional bedroom (or create a 3rd bedroom subject to permissions). The bedrooms and landing are full of character with vaulted ceilings and exposed A-frame beams and stunning views to the rear. On the ground floor is a large open plan living/dining room with kitchen area and access out onto the garden to the rear.

Outside, there is off road parking in a double open fronted garage.  To the rear is an enclosed garden, which enjoys lovely rural views.  The barn benefits from central heating with an electric Aztec boiler and conventional wet radiators throughout.  All windows are timber framed with sealed double glazed units.

Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Council Tax: C
Utilities: Mains water, electric, telephone & broadband
Fastest broadband speed within this postcode: Up to 67Mbps
Drainage: Private drainage (shared)
Heating: electric central heating (boiler and radiators)
Listed: Yes – Grade II
Tenure: Freehold

DIRECTIONS : From Crediton take the main A377 road towards Copplestone for about 3 miles.   Turn left at Knowle Cross (signed Knowle), and follow this country lane for a couple of tenths of a mile until arriving in Knowle.  Proceed into the hamlet, passing the small church on your left, and on the sharp left hand bend turn off left into the upper driveway of Knowle Farm. 

KNOWLE is a small picturesque hamlet comprising of just a scattering of cottages, period properties, and an ancient church, with the magnificent rolling Devon hills surrounding. Crediton is just 3 miles with its full range of town facilities, and the village of Copplestone is also within easy reach having good amenities such as a primary school, public house, mini supermarket, and railway station. 

CREDITON : An ancient market town, with a contemporary feel – only a short, 20-minute drive NW from the city of Exeter. Set in the Vale of the River Creedy, amongst gentle, rolling hills and verdant pastures. Sincerely picture postcard. Once the capital of Devon, Crediton is famed for its inspiring sandstone church and for being the birthplace of Saint Boniface in 680 AD. Its high street is a vibrant place, abuzz with trade –artisan coffee shops, roaring pubs, a farmers’ market and bakeries, jam-packed with mouthwatering delights. For those commuting it has hassle free transport links into Exeter and for schooling a prestigious community college (Queen Elizabeth’s) – with an Ofsted “outstanding” sixth form. In addition, it boasts a brilliant gym & leisure centre for New Year’s resolutions, two supermarkets for the weekly shop and a trading estate for any practical needs. All neatly held in a single valley.

COPPLESTONE is a 5-minute drive west of Crediton on the A377, a main route into the City of Exeter. A stone’s throw to the southwest is Dartmoor National Park, renowned for its invigorating walks and sublime scenery. Previously a traditional farming hamlet, Copplestone has grown over the years, and now offers a fantastic selection of new-build, fully modern homes. This, coupled with its own primary school (OFSTED: Outstanding) and locality to Queen Elizabeth’s Community College in Crediton, makes it perfect for families moving to Devon. The village has a strong camaraderie between residents, with a local church holding many events. There is a 3m carved granite cross, found in the village centre of Saxon origin and steeped in mythology. There is also a shop/post office for convenience, and regular transport links (bus and train) towards Exeter, North Devon and Okehampton.