Property description
DETACHED barn conversion, situated in a RURAL LOCATION with 4.4 acres of GARDENS & WOODLAND which could easily be converted back into paddocks. This exclusive home offers WELL-PRESENTED reverse level accommodation with four generous bedrooms, large sitting room with open fire, spacious fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. In addition there are three stables and a large garage/workshop together with ample off road parking.
LOCATION & SITUATION:
Located a short distance from the village of Petrockstowe which has a wealth of history and was once part of the 'Clinton Estate' which is still owned by Lord Clinton in nearby Huish. Petrockstowe is situated a short drive off the A386 which provides good transport links to the nearby village of Merton and the towns of Hatherleigh and Great Torrington which offer a range of amenities. The property is also ideally situated to have easy access to the A30 as well as the North Devon coast. The former rail line is now part of the 180 mile long 'Tarka Trail' which offers good walking and cycling opportunities.
ENTRANCE HALL: - 6' 11'' x 11' 1'' (2.11m x 3.38m)
Semi vaulted ceiling. Stairs to first floor. Built-in cloaks cupboard. Partially exposed stonework. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Understairs storage cupboard.
UTILITY/BOILER ROOM: - 7' 3'' x 7' 2'' (2.21m x 2.18m)
Oil fired Trianco boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating system. A range of worktop surfaces with single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Range of eye level units. Half glazed door to garden.
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The majority of the ground floor has underfloor heating with radiators to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:
A light and airy room being dual aspect with vaulted ceiling. A well equipped kitchen with an extensive range of worktop surfaces and matching base and wall mounted cupboards. Space for Range style cooker. Double bowl single drainer, stainless steel sink unit. Door to patio garden and further door and window to Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside. Two radiators. Exposed roof trusses. Useful storage cupboard under short staircase to guest room.
GUEST ROOM: - 11' x 13' 6'' (3.35m x 4.11m)
Window to side enjoying extensive views over gardens and grounds and beyond to the surrounding countryside. Double built-in wardrobe. Radiator.
EN-SUITE:
WC. Wash hand basin. Low level wc.
LIVING ROOM: - 21' x 20' 10'' (average) (6.4m x 6.35m)
This former round house creates a stunning room with six large openings including double French doors out to the patio garden. Extensive views over the surrounding countryside and grounds. Large central beam and further partially exposed roof trusses. Granite stone open fireplace. Three radiators.
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From the entrance hall;
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: - 13' 2'' x 9' 9'' (4.01m x 2.97m)
Arrow slit window. Glazed door and side screen lead to garden. Radiator.
WALK-IN WARDROBE/DRESSING ROOM:
BATHROOM: - 9' x 6' 6'' (2.74m x 1.98m)
Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Window to side. Heated towel rail. Close coupled wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath. Double shower cubicle with tiled splashbacking. Extractor fan. Sunken spotlighting.
BEDROOM 2: - 9' 5'' max x 12' 7'' (2.87m x 3.84m)
Glazed door and side screen to gardens. Radiator. Two shelved recesses. Exposed beams.
BATHROOM:
Arrow slit window. Wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboards under. Concealed cistern wc. Panelled bath with glazed shower screen and shower over. Tiled splashback. Ladder towel radiator. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 1: - 10' 7'' x 11' 1'' (3.23m x 3.38m)
Window to side. Understairs recess. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached via a short shared driveway, which then forks leading to a long private driveway leading exclusively down to the barn, with stable yard providing ample parking for eight to ten vehicles.
SUBSTANTIAL GARAGE/WORKSHOP - 31' 9'' x 20' 8 (9.67m x 6.29m)
Double up and over doors. Power and light connected.
STABLE BLOCK:
Comprising of three stables measuring 17' 10'' x 11' 3 (5.43m x 3.43m), 11' 7'' x 11' 3 (3.53m x 3.43m) and 11' 9'' x 11' 3 (3.58m x 3.43m) respectively. Further:
ALUMINIUM FRAMED GREENHOUSE:
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The gardens wrap around the barn and there are pleasant terraced and well stocked gardens to the rear, enjoying a good degree of privacy and seclusion with a spacious and private patio area, accessed from both the living room and the kitchen. A gentle path leads down to the lower ground floor one side and to the other there is a pleasant timber bridge area leading across to the driveway.
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To the front of the property is a gravelled area and further lawned gardens with a pergola seating area. The gardens sweep around the stable yard, beyond which is a raised planter vegetable garden and small orchard. There is a further extensive area of grass, which could be separated off and used as a paddock should this be required. Beyond this is an attractive area of woodland with pleasant walks and promenades through the trees and two feature ponds, both with pleasant seating areas.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Torridge District Council.
Property Features :
- Picturesque Rural Location
- Exclusive Four Bedroom Barn Conversion
- Generous Living Accommodation
- Extremely Well Presented
- 4.4 Acres Of Extensive Landscaped Gardens With Additional Woodland
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