5 bedroom house for sale

An immaculately presented barn conversion set in 1.25 acres of landscaped gardens with detached garage, additional outbuilding with home office, further garaging and self contained studio

Description

Saxon Manor Barn is an impressive barn conversion which seamlessly marries the character charm one would expect with modern family conveniences.

Stepping into the generous and welcoming entrance hall really sets the tone for what is to come. Full height glazed doors provide an abundance of natural light which flows through the ground floor.

The ground floor is dedicated to the living accommodation and the fabulous kitchen/breakfast room is clearly the heart of the home. Integrated with a range of appliances which include two ovens, a steam oven, a microwave, two warming drawers, a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, two sinks and a Quooker boiling water tap. There is also a larder and just beyond the kitchen is a utility/laundry room, cloakroom and a boot room. Through glazed doors from the entrance hall is the equally impressive living room which has a lovely dual aspect, wood floors and a wood burning stove. Beyond this there is a further snug and formal dining room.

A beautiful oak and glazed staircase rises to the first floor which offers a magnificent principal suite. This generous bedroom benefits from built in cabinetry, an en suite bathroom and a dressing room. Glazed doors provide access to a wonderful oak framed sitting room which benefits from lovely views over the gardens as well as access to a terrace with covered hot tub. Beyond the principal suite, the first floor offers a further three double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a dual access bathroom as well as an additional family bathroom.

The oak, glazed staircase continues to the second floor which is full of character and charm. With a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, it offers a fabulous study which could also be used as a bedroom and a further double bedroom with en suite shower room.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside, Saxon Manor Barn certainly doesn’t disappoint. Immediately outside the entrance hall is a wonderfully sheltered terrace bordered by mature shrubs and olive trees which gives a lovely Mediterranean feel and is the perfect spot for taking in the surroundings.

The grounds extend to just over 1.25 acres and has been well landscaped to provide terraced beds with areas for a kitchen garden as well as a wide range of plants and shrubs. Beyond this the lawned area is dotted with fruit trees and bordered by mature shrubs and hedging which is wonderfully private and provides exquisite views over the rolling Devon countryside.

The gated driveway leads to ample driveway parking as well as a generous detached garage and store. Beyond this there is a well equipped home office/studio which benefits from internal access to a large, double fronted garage and workshop with electric up an over doors which is currently used to store a number of vehicles which could be converted to self-contained living accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

In addition, there is a wonderful, self-contained summer house with en suite and kitchenette facilities. French doors open out onto a private terrace with views over the garden beyond.

Location

Situated between Dartmoor National Park and the attractive South Devon coast, Coombe Fishacre is a delightful hamlet situated equidistant between Totnes and Newton Abbot.
The South Devon coast is within 5 miles at Torbay and Dartmoor is about 10 miles to the west, both of which are host to a wide choice of recreational pursuits including cycling, walking, riding, golf, canoeing kayaking on the River Dart or sea fishing and wild swimming. The nearby village of Ipplepen offers an excellent range of amenities including a pub post office/general convenience store, a filling station, a doctors surgery and pharmacy, an artisan coffee shop, a church and community hub as well as a bowls club. In addition there is a well-regarded primary school, garden centre and excellent 18 hole golf course at Dainton.

The nearby bustling market towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot provide shopping, medical, professional and veterinary services, along with esteemed schools and colleges, galleries, cafés and a wide array of individual boutique shops.
Both towns have mainline rail connections to London Paddington and the A38 and A380 which provide easy access to the larger local cities of Exeter and Plymouth. There are excellent schools and colleges in the area at Ashburton, Totnes, Torbay and Exeter, including The Maynard and Exeter School as well as Stover at Newton Abbot. The cathedral city of Exeter is about 19 miles away with its thriving university, well regarded schools, theatres and wide selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including the Princesshay Shopping Centre and a John Lewis department store. The A38 Devon Expressway provides connection to Exeter, Plymouth and the M5 motorway. There is a mainline railway station at Newton Abbot and Exeter with regular services to London Paddington.

Square Footage: 4,192 sq ft


Acreage: 1.25 Acres

Directions

From Totnes, take the A381 towards Newton Abbot. After approximately 2.8 miles, at the Red Post Garage and turn right. Take the first left turn at Red Post Cross, and continue for 0.7 mile to Weekaborough Oak Cross. Turn left and proceed down the road where Saxon Manor Barn can be found on the left.

Additional Info

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating and LPG