Guide price
£400,000
4 bed detached house for saleSowden Lane, Barnstaple EX32
4 beds
3 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
Auction
Freehold
About this property
A unique brick-vaulted character-laden conversion of a Victorian subterranean water reservoir.
Tucked away on the rural edge of Barnstaple.
Total site of aprox 0.58 acre
A simply astounding and versatile detached three/four bedroomed home in over half an acre with a glorious outlook and views over the townscape to the River Taw.
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 2pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AB. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
An absolutely stunning and characterful four bedroomed conversion of a Victorian reservoir.
•gf: Eye catching ‘Mediterranean’ style brick floored & arched courtyard, reception hall, kitchen, fabulous sitting room, second kitchen/utility room, three bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, dining room/fourth bedroom.
•One of the main bedrooms and the second kitchen/utility room together could together be utilised as a self-contained annexe.
•Laid to grass for ease of maintenance, beautiful west-facing patio/terrace (serving the sitting room and two of the en-suite bedrooms) and a summerhouse.
•Two garages and off-street space for a number of vehicles.
Location
Enjoying an out-of-the-way setting in over half an acre on the rural edge of Barnstaple.
•About a mile from the town centre.
•Beautiful coastline including Saunton Sands about 9 miles due west.
•Just under a mile from the North Devon Link Road
•M5 Junction 27 at Tiverton 35 miles
Directions
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Services
Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Underfloor heating via ground source heat pump.
Superfast available. Source:
Mobile coverage is available in the area.
Please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
Tenure
Freehold.
Local Authority
North Devon District Council
Tel : Council Tax band E
Viewings
Viewings by appointment only through Jackson Stops, Barnstaple
Tel :
Solicitors
Nexa Law Suite 2, Salop House, 13 Salop Road Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NR.
Email : [email protected]
Tel :
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 2pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AB. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
An absolutely stunning and characterful four bedroomed conversion of a Victorian reservoir.
•gf: Eye catching ‘Mediterranean’ style brick floored & arched courtyard, reception hall, kitchen, fabulous sitting room, second kitchen/utility room, three bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, dining room/fourth bedroom.
•One of the main bedrooms and the second kitchen/utility room together could together be utilised as a self-contained annexe.
•Laid to grass for ease of maintenance, beautiful west-facing patio/terrace (serving the sitting room and two of the en-suite bedrooms) and a summerhouse.
•Two garages and off-street space for a number of vehicles.
Location
Enjoying an out-of-the-way setting in over half an acre on the rural edge of Barnstaple.
•About a mile from the town centre.
•Beautiful coastline including Saunton Sands about 9 miles due west.
•Just under a mile from the North Devon Link Road
•M5 Junction 27 at Tiverton 35 miles
Directions
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Services
Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Underfloor heating via ground source heat pump.
Superfast available. Source:
Mobile coverage is available in the area.
Please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
Tenure
Freehold.
Local Authority
North Devon District Council
Tel : Council Tax band E
Viewings
Viewings by appointment only through Jackson Stops, Barnstaple
Tel :
Solicitors
Nexa Law Suite 2, Salop House, 13 Salop Road Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NR.
Email : [email protected]
Tel :
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