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Higher Compton Barton, Marldon, TQ3

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Grade II listed barn conversion
  • Beautifully presented with many original features including beamed ceilings
  • 2 Double bedrooms
  • Quality modern kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Stylish bathroom/WC
  • Separate cloakroom/WC
  • Peaceful rural location with delightful countryside views
  • Decked and laid to lawn gardens enjoying the fabulous countryside views
  • Parking for two cars
  • No onward chain. Viewing highly recommended.

Description

This beautifully presented Grade II listed barn conversion offers a rare opportunity to acquire a charming two bedroom home situated in a peaceful rural location, enjoying delightful countryside views.

The property has been thoughtfully converted to retain many original features, including impressive beamed ceilings and characterful touches throughout, while providing all the comforts of modern living. The delightful accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance vestibule, an open plan lounge/diner with a feature wood burner with a sleek stainless steel flue, a contemporary kitchen fitted with quality units and Bosch & Neff integrated appliances including an oven, an induction hob, a microwave, a fridge and freezer and a dishwasher. There is a stylish bathroom/WC finished to a high standard along with the convenience of a separate cloakroom/WC. The main bedroom is on the garden level and enjoys the lovely outlook over the communal grounds whilst on the second floor there is a galleried bedroom featuring a beautiful range of exposed beams.

The interior is tastefully decorated with a harmonious blend of traditional and modern elements, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this exceptional barn conversion is ready for immediate occupation. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of accommodation and the unique charm this property has to offer.

Service charge £125.00 per month, which includes the maintenance of the communal gardens and the septic tank.

Garden

To the front of the property and elevated from the barn, there is a laid to lawn garden, with a wooden decked area ideal for outdoor dining or just relaxing and taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside.

Parking - Allocated parking

To the front of the property, there are 2 car parking spaces.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-08-13

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Wood Burner
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Limited 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

  • Shiphay Learning Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Marldon Church of England Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sherwell Valley Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    694
    Type
    Community school
  • Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Torre Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    310
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Torquay Boys' Grammar School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,087
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Torquay Girls' Grammar School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,058
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Torquay Academy2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,472
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Cuthbert Mayne School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,001
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic/Church of England
  • The Spires College2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,154
    Type
    Foundation school

* 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

Co-op Shiphay, Torquay1.3 miles
Aldi Torquay Road, Torquay, Torquay1.3 miles
Budgens Marldon, Marldon1.5 miles

GP surgery

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Shiphay Pharmacy1.3 miles

Hospital

Torbay Hospital1.7 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

Torre Rail Station1.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Widdicombe Farm951 metres

Typical drive times

Torquay9 min · 3.2 miles
Paignton11 min · 4.3 miles
Newton Abbot13 min · 6.1 miles
Exeter (city)32 min · 22 miles
Kingsteignton15 min · 7.7 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. 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

Very low risk

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.

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