Summary - The Pump House, Ashwell Byre, Pippacott, Marwood, BARNSTAPLE EX31 4EJ
5 bed 5 bath Detached
Spacious eco‑conscious family home with dramatic views and separate guest suite.
Near-4,000 sqft of high-spec living across multiple levels
Floor-to-ceiling windows with extensive countryside views
Solar panels, air-source heating and MVHR for efficiency
Main suite with dressing area; fifth suite has separate staircase
Gated driveway, multiple parking spaces and double garage
Private rear garden with lawn and patio for entertaining
Chain free with six-year ABC build warranty
Average mobile signal and very slow broadband; council tax high
This is a substantial, high-spec five-bedroom home arranged across nearly 4,000 sqft, designed for family living and multigenerational flexibility. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bring expansive countryside views into principal rooms, while an open-plan ground floor, vaulted ceilings, spiral staircase and glass bridge create dramatic, adaptable living spaces. The fifth bedroom suite with its own staircase works well as a guest/in‑law suite or home office.
The house has strong eco credentials: high-grade insulation, solar panels, an air‑source heat pump and an MVHR system for improved air quality and efficiency. Practical features include a discreet larder and utility off the high‑spec kitchen, a gated driveway with multiple parking spaces and a double garage, plus an enclosed rear garden and patio for outdoor entertaining. The property is offered chain free and benefits from a six-year ABC build warranty.
Be aware of a few material points: the location is a small hamlet, so local everyday amenities are limited and the property relies on nearby Braunton/Barnstaple for broader services. Mobile signal is average and broadband speeds are very slow — important if you require fast home internet. Council tax is described as quite expensive. These are practical considerations for buyers who need strong digital connectivity or frequent urban access.
Overall, this property suits families or buyers who prioritise space, contemporary design and sustainability in a peaceful rural setting, and who can accept slower broadband and a countryside location in exchange for privacy, size and specification.
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