Property description
Rivington Barn is a most attractive traditional Devon stone barn which has just been superbly converted into a large luxuriously appointed family residence, beautifully located in an old farmstead of 4 other barns located around an attractive central courtyard, and enjoying magnificent rural views across rolling open countryside with the hills of Dartmoor in the far distance. Crediton town is about 2 miles to the south, and the whole area is surrounded by glorious rolling Devonshire countryside. The A3072 main road is within a short drive where easy access can be obtained to Crediton, Tiverton, and Exeter with the M5 motorway accessible either at Exeter or junction 27, near Tiverton. The nearby village of Shobrooke has a large open parkland where picturesque lakeside walks can be enjoyed, and it is a particularly pleasant area for pet exercising.
Rivington Barn offers impressive luxury 4 bedroomed accommodation having been converted to a high standard with many character features including exposed stonework to some of the walls, exposed A-frame roof timbers. The living room is a particularly fine room and spacious (17ft in width and length), and has a brick/slate fireplace complete with wood burning stove and enjoys a dual aspect with stunning far reaching country views.
There is a large impressive kitchen/dining room (extending to 27 ft) with an extensive range of built in base units and matching wall cupboards, a range style cooker with double oven, warming tray/grill and 6 electric hobs. There is also an integrated fridge, separate integrated freezer and dishwasher, as well as plenty of storage areas for cook books and a recessed wine rack. Situated adjacent to the kitchen is a separate utility room.There is oil fired central heating, and all windows are double glazed units set in hardwood frames. The property has excellent thermal insulation (as required under building regulations for new properties/conversions), making it an economical home to run. There is an installed wired computer network (with network points in the majority of the rooms), plus the facility to easily connect in a broadband router.
The garden area enjoys a truly wonder breathtaking aspect , facing south with panoramic views over the adjoining rolling Devon countryside. The present owners purchased a larger area of garden providing 175ft of grounds, laid mainly to lawn, plus a large secluded patio, timber fencing and natural hedging. The farmstead courtyard to the front is divided into attractive block paved parking areas and gardens for the 5 barns, with each property having its own designated parking spaces (Rivington Barn having 2 designated spaces) plus there is a garage (providing further parking) with large storage area over.
The property is being offered for sale with no onward chain.
SHOBROOKE is a verypleasant and popular village which lies approximately 2 miles East ofCrediton and some 7 miles from the City of Exeter. It is surrounded bypicturesque Mid-Devon countryside which offers delightful walks and alsobenefits from a charming old inn.
DIRECTIONS FromCrediton take the A3072 main road towards Tiverton for about 1.5miles. Just over the top of the hill take the turning left off the mainroad as signed to Stockleigh English. Follow this country lane forjust a few yards, and take the 1st left. Follow the lane down the hilluntil passing a converted barn on your right. The driveway for BradleyFarm is the next right turn. Rivington Barn is the first barn on theleft.
Property Features :
- Impressive high quality 4 bedroom barn conversion
- Stunning panoramic views across to Dartmoor
- Lovely large south facing garden
- Spacious living accommodation - EPC: C
- Sizeable kitchen/dining room, separate utility