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"A high quality conversion set in a stunning development. Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and cloakroom. Garden and parking.

SITUATION The property is located in the pretty village of Berry Pomeroy which has a sought-after primary school, village hall and 11th century church. This church, upon which much community life still centres, was featured in the film of Jane Austin's Sense and Sensibility. The village is surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside with ample opportunities for walking, riding and cycling in the midst of quiet rolling farmland.<br/>More comprehensive needs can be met in Totnes, some 2 miles away. Originally this town was constructed at the highest navigable point on the river Dart. Today it is a bustling market town full of interest with a wide range of shops and recreational facilities. It is very much the gateway to, and an integral part of the South Hams, an area designated as of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty', with its magnificent countryside, and historic small towns and villages. <br/>Bordered to the north by the Dartmoor National Park and to the South by its superb beaches and river estuaries this area offers the best of everything in terms of environment, culture and accessibility. The A38 expressway, situated some five miles from Totnes, connects the town with the vibrant cities of Exeter and Plymouth. Regional airports at both make the North and East of England and all parts of the continent within easy reach. High-speed mainline rail links to Paddington are also located in Totnes, taking you to London in around three hours.<br/> DESCRIPTION The property was originally part of the Duke of Somerset's extensive South Hams estate. It occupied a position within the high stone walls of an enclosed medieval manor where a number of Listed (Grade II) buildings including barns were transformed into dwellings by Gerald Wood Homes prior to 2006. It was an exceptional development in an exceptional situation and it earned the developers a national award for its design and standard of execution. It is centred around two large communal courtyards, some with individual gardens and others, as the property offered for sale, with a separate walled courtyard. Number 16 has two parking spaces and there is ample visitors' parking within the private grounds. Residents have exclusive access to and use of some 2 acres of orchard and meadow adjacent to the development. Set at the back corner of the original manor house, this property comprises contemporary kitchen, spacious living/dining area and three bedrooms with up to the minute facilities such as solid oak floors and under floor heating. It is an attractive light and airy conversion providing safe secure low maintenance accommodation. ACCOMMODATION A wooden gate leads into the private walled courtyard. Front door leads into entrance hall with vaulted ceilings and a west facing Velux window, oak floors and cabinet containing electrical meters. This hall leads into bedroom 2, downstairs cloakroom and the main living area. Bedroom 2 has windows out onto the courtyard, large built-in oak wardrobes and en suite shower room fitted with hand wash basin, toilet and large shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, heated towel rail and under floor heating. Separate downstairs cloakroom has Italian ceramic hand basin, toilet and coat racks. Main living area has under floor heating, period feature exposed beams and oak wood flooring throughout. A large double glazed window looks out over the private courtyard, communal areas and restored stone buildings beyond. Dining area has space for large family dining table and oak wood fitted shelving units with wine racks. Open plan kitchen has fitted cupboards, work surfaces and matching wall units. It also has Neff gas hob, microwave, oven and grill (digital) together with fitted fridge and freezer units. A spacious under-stairs cupboard houses the gas boiler unit and all controls for under floor heating. FIRST FLOOR Carpeted staircase leads up to first floor landing with obscured glazed window facing south. Door to master bedroom, study/bedroom 3 and family bathroom. Master bedroom is a nice size with fitted wardrobes and window overlooking the courtyard and stone buildings beyond. Bedroom 3/study has fully fitted wardrobes, window overlooking courtyard. Family bathroom with tiled floor, walls and splash backs with bath and thermostatic shower fitted over, Italian ceramic hand basin and toilet. OUTSIDE Walled courtyard and two parking spaces. SERVICES Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water, private drainage. TENURE Freehold house, courtyard, parking spaces (x2). MAINTENANCE There is an annual charge in respect of communal areas and private drainage (currently (2009) ?894 per annum) LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. E-mail: customer.services@southhams.gov.uk. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 865454. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Totnes to Berry Pomeroy. At the roundabout take a right and take the first right into the development of Barton Leys. Visitor parking can be found on your right, the property (No.16) is the last property on your left before you reach the lower communal courtyard.<br/> You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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