Barum Court, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QL
Listed 10 Mar 2026 · Barnstaple
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Key features
- Popular Barum Court retirement development (over 60s)
- Built by well-regarded McCarthy & Stone (1988)
- Spacious and well presented first floor apartment
- Two good size bedrooms with fitted storage
- Light and bright lounge/diner with garden outlook
- Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Modern walk-in shower room
- Lift access, residents’ lounge and laundry facilities
- Attractive landscaped communal gardens
- Short, level walk to Barnstaple town centre amenities
About this home
Spacious First Floor Retirement Apartment – Central Location
Situated within the popular Barum Court development, this well presented two-bedroom first floor retirement apartment offers light and spacious accommodation with lift access and excellent resident facilities. Built by McCarthy & Stone, the development benefits from a residents’ lounge, laundry room, House Manager, and attractive communal gardens.
Ideally located within a short, level walk of Barnstaple town centre, the property represents a fantastic opportunity for comfortable and convenient retirement living. Early viewing recommended.
Chequers Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this spacious and well presented two-bedroom first floor retirement apartment, ideally situated within the highly regarded Barum Court development.
Constructed in 1988 by the well-respected developers McCarthy & Stone, Barum Court is an attractive and well-maintained retirement complex set within beautifully landscaped communal gardens. The development is designed specifically to provide comfortable, secure, and independent living for the over 60s.
The location is particularly convenient, with Barnstaple Town Centre just a short, level walk away, offering an excellent range of shops, supermarkets, cafes, and everyday amenities, making day-to-day living both easy and enjoyable.
Barum Court itself provides a welcoming community environment and excellent resident facilities, including a generous residents’ lounge, communal laundry room, lift access to all floors, secure intercom entry system, and the reassurance of an on-site House Manager available at certain times of the day.
The apartment is light, spacious, and well laid out throughout. A welcoming entrance hallway provides access to all principal rooms and benefits from a useful storage cupboard. The bright and airy lounge/diner is a particularly pleasant space, enjoying views over the communal gardens and offering ample room for both living and dining furniture. An archway leads through to the fitted kitchen, which is well equipped with a range of cupboards, integrated appliances, and practical worktop space.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both enjoying good natural light and fitted wardrobe storage, making the property suitable for visiting guests, hobbies, or a study if required. The accommodation is completed by a modern shower room fitted with a double walk-in shower, vanity unit, and contemporary fittings.
Outside, residents benefit from well-tended communal gardens providing attractive seating areas — perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Residents’ parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
This lovely apartment offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking secure, low-maintenance retirement living within easy reach of the town centre and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, setting, and lifestyle on offer.
Entrance Hallway A spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with level access to all internal rooms. There is a useful storage cupboard providing the perfect space for shoes and coats with hanging rail, electric night storage heater, and fitted carpet.
Lounge/Diner – 5.08m x 3.84m A beautiful light and bright living room with two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation overlooking the communal gardens. The lounge area offers ample space for a small dining table and benefits from a useful walk-in cupboard housing the fuse board and hot water tank. The lounge/diner also features an electric night storage heater, fitted carpet, and an archway leading into the kitchen.
Kitchen – 2.57m x 1.75m A fitted kitchen with ample cupboard space, matching wall cabinets, and drawers. Inset single sink set into the worksurface with cupboard space below. Integrated single oven and microwave, four-ring electric hob, and integrated fridge freezer. UPVC window to the front elevation and vinyl flooring.
Bedroom One – 4.2m x 2.84m A spacious and light double bedroom with two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation overlooking the communal gardens. Built-in mirrored wardrobes provide ample hanging space. Electric night storage heater and fitted carpet.
Bedroom Two – 3.05m x 2.51m A spacious and light bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the communal gardens. Fitted double wardrobe with hanging space, electric night storage heater, and fitted carpet.
Shower Room – 2.24m x 1.22m A modern shower room comprising a double walk-in shower with tiled surround and shower over, WC, vanity sink unit, heated towel rail, electric wall heater, and vinyl flooring.
Outside Residents' parking is available on a first come, first served basis. To the front of Barham Court are delightful communal gardens with a variety of seating areas where you can sit and relax while listening to the church bells.
Agents Note The half yearly service charge from September 2025 - December 2026 was £2,578.23. Council Tax 25-26 was £2,342.46
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- TBC
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 0 years left
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Barnstaple Station0.4 mi
- Chapleton Station4.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in EX32 over the last 12 months: terraced £207k · detached £335k · semi-detached £285k · flat £128k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 5 Jun 2026 | £92,000 |
| 22 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 4 Dec 2025 | £155,000 |
| 40 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 21 Nov 2025 | £127,500 |
| 11 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 18 Nov 2025 | £125,500 |
| 34 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 18 Jun 2025 | £115,000 |
| 41 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 11 Sept 2024 | £120,000 |
| 15 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 30 Aug 2024 | £115,000 |
| 2 Barum Court Barnstaple EX32 8QL | Flat Leasehold | 28 Mar 2024 | £175,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in EX32
Buying costs
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Listed by Chequers, Barnstaple on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 10 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/03/2026.
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