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Hensford Mews, Dawlish

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

Key Features

Wonderful stone barn conversion
Two double bedrooms
Light and spacious living room
Further spacious kitchen/dining room
Modern fitted kitchen
Modern bathroom
Courtyard garden
Use of communal garden
Garage with parking in front
Lovely rural setting

Description

PROPERTY DETAILS: Nestled in a peaceful rural location, this beautifully presented barn conversion at Hensford Mews offers the perfect blend of character and modern living. With two spacious double bedrooms, the property is ideal for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle with easy access to the nearby coastal town of Dawlish, the vibrant city of Exeter, and a convenient train link from Starcross.

The heart of the home is the stylish, modern kitchen/dining room, featuring a well-equipped fitted kitchen that flows seamlessly through to a light and airy living room with feature fireplace and french doors that lead you out into the charming front courtyard garden, perfect for enjoying the scenic surroundings. On the first floor are two generous sized double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom - making this a practical and desirable home.

The property also benefits from a single garage and two parking spaces located across from the property and residents also have the use of a communal garden area.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a convenient base with easy access to local amenities, this stunning barn conversion provides everything you need and more.

LOCATION: The development sits in a peaceful location with beautiful surrounding countryside just outside the small hamlet of Ashcombe, and also enjoying lovely walks up to and around the Haldon Hills a popular rural wooded area. The pretty coastal town of Dawlish is approximately 2 / 3 miles away with lots of amenities on offer, including a train link. A little further afield, though still easily commutable (approx. 9 miles), lies the cathedral city of Exeter with its wealth of facilities and access to major road (A30, A38 and M5) networks, rail and airport services.

DIRECTIONS: From the A379 Exeter Road turn into Port Road marked Ashcombe and continue on this road for approx. 1 mile, turning left at Basket Lodge Cross. pass the thatched cottages on your right and take the next left into Hensford Road (not signed). Hensford Mews is about a quarter of a mile on your left. Take the second entrance driveway and park by the grassy bank immediately on the right.

AGENTS NOTES: To the best of the Vendors knowledge they have advised the following:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band : C
Council: Teignbridge District Council
Parking: Garage and two parking spaces
Garden: Small front garden and use of communal garden
Electricity: Mains
Gas: Mains
Heating: Gas central heating
Water: Mains
Sewerage: Septic Tank
Broadband: Standard - Highest available download speed is 19 Mbps and the Highest available upload speed is 1 Mbps, plus faster speeds available at additional cost.
Mobile Coverage: Various mobile networks available at this property.

Residential Barn Conversions Freehold Septic System Land

Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
Date Posted: 2026-04-03

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

CurrentPotential

(92+)A

(81-91)B

(69-80)C

(55-68)D

(39-54)E

(21-38)F

(1-20)G

78 C

90 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden: Ask Agent

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Gatehouse Primary Academy1.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
314
Type
Academy sponsor led
Westcliff Primary Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
296
Type
Academy sponsor led
Cockwood Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
86
Type
Academy converter
Starcross Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
206
Type
Academy converter
Kenton Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
62
Type
Academy converter

Secondary

Dawlish College1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
782
Type
Academy converter
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
748
Type
Academy converter
Exmouth Community College3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
2,031
Type
Academy converter
Matford Brook Academy6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 16
Pupils
276
Type
Free schools
Teign School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,111
Type
Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Dawlish, Dawlish1.1 miles

Co-op Dawlish, Dawlish1.7 miles

Spar - Starcross, Starcross2.3 miles

GP surgery

Barton Surgery1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.7 miles

Hospital

Langdon Hospital0.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Dawlish Rail Station1.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Port Road0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Dawlish8 min · 2.2 miles

Chudleigh19 min · 6.3 miles

Teignmouth14 min · 5.1 miles

Exeter (city)26 min · 11 miles

Kingsteignton19 min · 8.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.