Summary - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ALVERDISCOTT BARNSTAPLE EX31 3PT
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Spacious character home with modern sustainability in peaceful countryside setting.
- Vaulted kitchen/diner with mezzanine home office and lots of natural light
- Solar panels, battery pack and air source heat pump fitted
- Original wood flooring and exposed stone character throughout
- Large plot with private lane access, garage and ample parking
- Two reception rooms, both with wood-burning stoves
- Single family bathroom; only three bedrooms upstairs
- Granite walls likely uninsulated; EPC rating E
- Private drainage (septic tank) requires regular maintenance
Set in the peaceful village of Alverdiscott, The Old School House is a spacious three-bedroom detached former schoolhouse that blends period character with modern, sustainable upgrades. The vaulted kitchen/diner with mezzanine office and original wood flooring creates a striking central living space, while two reception rooms with wood burners provide flexible family living. Solar panels, a battery pack and an air source heat pump reduce running costs and support lower-carbon living.
Outside, the property sits back from a quiet private lane with generous parking, a large detached garage and substantial garden with countryside views — ideal for family life, gardening or home projects. The home is well placed for Barnstaple, Bideford and local schools and amenities, offering country tranquillity with reasonable access to transport links.
Buyers should note a few practical points: the property retains traditional granite walls that are likely uninsulated, the EPC is rated E and drainage is private (septic tank). There is a single family bathroom and some services/room uses (utility to wet room conversion potential) that may need adapting to modern expectations. Overall, this is a characterful, extremely large family home with strong renovation potential and built-in sustainability features.
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