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Shirwell, Barnstaple

South West

£650,000

Listed on 16/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2272 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Set on the edge of Shirwell, this detached five-bedroom home has generous gardens and an adjoining paddock, with open countryside views. The accommodation includes three reception rooms, a conservatory, a kitchen with nearby utility space, two bathrooms and a separate first-floor WC. Two bedrooms are on the ground floor, including one with an ensuite shower room, offering flexibility in how the space is used. The house is described as requiring modernisation, giving a new owner scope to update the interiors. Outside, the grounds extend to approximately 1.8 acres in total, including a paddock with separate road access. A driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached double garage; additional outbuildings include former stables that require renovation. Any future use or changes to the land and buildings would be subject to the relevant consents. Shirwell has a primary school, village hall and church nearby, while Barnstaple is approximately four miles away. The listing also notes access to North Devon's beaches and Exmoor by car. The property is freehold and has an EPC rating of E.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £650,000, this substantial detached house is priced below the local average at £286 per sq ft versus £320, making the asking price a clear opportunity. The five-bedroom accommodation, several reception rooms, established garden, adjoining paddock of around 1.8 acres, driveway and detached double garage give it an appealing rural setting and plenty to work with.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated finishes across the photographed rooms to give the substantial accommodation a more cohesive, personal feel.
  • Make the most of the established garden and adjoining paddock, which has separate road access.
  • The detached double garage, conservatory and additional outbuildings add useful flexibility; the former stables offer a further project, subject to inspection and any necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Shirwell, Barnstaple
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Barnstaple Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Barnstaple

  • Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

    6.5 miles

    Train · Chapelton

  • Umberleigh Rail Station

    8.1 miles

    Train · Umberleigh

  • Portsmouth Arms Rail Station

    11.1 miles

    Train · Kingford

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,456
Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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