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"A beautifully converted barn together with a self contained holiday cottage and large versatile outbuilding. Standing within gardens and grounds of three acres in a picturesque rural area on the edge of Dartmoor National Parkn++ Entrance Porch   n++ Sitting Room With Dining Area   n++ Conservatory   n++ Integrated Kitchen   n++ Ground Floor Bedroom And Shower Room   n++ Master Bedroom Suite   n++ Further En Suite Bedroom   
n++ Squirrels Drey   n++ Living Room   n++ Fitted Kitchen   n++ Two Bedrooms   n++ Bathroom

Situation and description Situated in a picturesque rural area on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, this impressive stone and granite barn stands within approximately 3 acres of mixed garden, paddock and a natural woodland glade. The property which is accessed via a private farm track provides a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle/home and income combination having an established and superbly appointed single story barn which is totally self-contained and fully furnished. Both Lower Well Barn and Squirrels Drey enjoy beautiful easterly views over the gardens, paddock and Dartmoor some 3 miles distant. Enjoying a range of high quality modern comforts, double glazed windows with deep sills, up-to-date sanitary wear and a modern kitchen which compliment the original features of exposed stone walls, stone and granite fireplaces and exposed beams and trusses.

. For those seeking the rural idyll, this offers the solution to the quest for a country retreat. Within generous grounds the property would also be suitable for those working from home, having a large versatile outbuilding directly adjacent to the property. The accommodation includes a cosy sitting room incorporating a dining area with stone fireplace with multi-fuel burner and a conservatory arranged to take full advantage of the stunning rural outlook. There is also a ground floor bedroom with adjacent shower room and a well appointed kitchen with a stable door to an enclosed timber terrace enjoying a similar outlook to the conservatory. Upstairs there are two en suite bedrooms, both of which have exposed timber trusses and fitted wardrobes.

. Despite it's rural location there is easy access to the village of Bridestowe which provides amenities which include: a post office shop, village pub, excellent primary and pre-schools and a new village hall which offers a variety of activities. The village still retains a local atmosphere and has a good community spirit with an impressive list of local clubs to join including: gardening, riding, cycling and dancing. There is also ready access to the A30 dual carriageway providing fast and easy access to Exeter and the M5 motorway. Known as the northern gateway to Dartmoor National Park, Okehampton (approximately 8 miles away) provides extensive shopping and educational facilities. Nearby Dartmoor National Park offers some 950 Sq. Km of unspoilt rugged scenery with many opportunities for riding, walking and other outdoor pursuits.

. Accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:-

Entrance Porch With part glazed front door. Large picture windows to each side. Courtesy light. Slate effect tiled floor. Glazed inner door to:-

Sitting Room26'11" (8.2m) x 14'5" (4.4m) increasing to 15'5" (4.7m) at the Dining Area. A lovely cosy, dual aspect room with a double glazed window to front with a deep timber sill and further window to side with views over fields and moors beyond. The focal point is undoubtedly an impressive stone and granite fireplace with inset wood burner on a granite hearth and lintel over. Substantial ceiling beams. Two double radiators. Exposed stone wall with display alcove and recessed down light over. Staircase rising to first floor with recess under. Access to rear lobby and door to:-

Conservatory11'6" x 11'2" (3.5m x 3.4m). Arranged to maximise the wonderful outlook over the gardens, woodland and Dartmoor beyond having floor to ceiling double glazed windows. Timber lintel over door entrance with exposed stone walls to either side. Attractive floor tiling. Wall light. French doors opening onto a side flagged terrace and access to the rear garden and to a raised timber deck terrace.

Rear Lobby Accessed from the sitting room. Smoke detector. Doors to bedroom and shower room and access to:-

Kitchen11'6" x 10'2" (3.5m x 3.1m). Window to side and further window with polished granite sill. Stable door opening onto a rear timber decked terrace enjoying lovely views over the grounds and the fields beyond. Comprehensively fitted with a range of base and eye level storage units. Circular stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and adjoining roll edge worktop surfaces with matching up-stands. Range cooker with five-ring gas hob incorporating a wok burner and a triple electric oven with tiled splash back and electric canopy over. Integrated dishwasher. Refrigerator. Full-length double storage cupboard housing the LPG boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Tiled floor. Smoke detector. Hatch to roof space. Ceiling spotlights.

Shower Room An enclosed tiled shower cubicle with shower unit, curtain and rail. Close coupled WC. Hand wash basin and tiled splash back. Fitted mirror over. Radiator. Wall light. Tiled Floor. Window to side with deep timber sill.

Bedroom Three9'10" x 11'6" maximum

(3m x 3.5m maximum). Window to side with timber lintel. Double glazed Velux roof light. Double radiator. Built in cupboard to side of bed position. Timber display mantle.

. A turning staircase from the dining area rises to:-

First Floor Landing Window to side with timber sill. Exposed timber trusses. Polished timber bookshelf. Doors to:-

Master Bedroom Suite14'9" (4.5m) (including depth of fitted cupboard) x 9'6" (2.9m) (plus door recess).

Bedroom Two windows with deep sills and timber lintels. Double glazed Velux window with radiator. Exposed timber trusses. Fitted double wardrobe with matching cupboard with hanging rails and storage shelves. Polished timber display shelving. Dimmer switch door to:-

En Suite6'7" x 5'7" (2m x 1.7m). Tiled walls and white suite comprising panelled bath with central mixer tap and hand spray attachment. Duel flush WC with concealed cistern. Hand wash basin, within a high gloss roll edge surround with vanity cupboard under. Fitted mirror over. Chrome ladder towel rail. Exposed timber trusses. Extractor fan. Wall lights. Hatch to roof space.

Bedroom Two9'10" x 8'10" (3m x 2.7m). Window with deep timber sill and with views over the garden and farmland beyond. Double glazed Velux window. Double radiator exposed timber ceiling beams. Polished timber display shelf. Dimmer switch. Door to:-

En Suite Shower Room Tiled shower enclosure with shower unit. Dual flush close coupled WC. Contemporary circular hand wash basin with tiled splash back on an oak effect stand a chrome ladder towel rail. Part tiled walls. Wall lights. Extractor fan. Window to side.

Outside

Squirrels Drey Part glazed front door to:-

Living Room17'5" x 13'1" (5.3m x 3.99m). A window to front and arched window to rear with timber sill. Attractive stone and granite fire place with inset wood burner on a stone hearth. Double radiator. Part exposed stone walls. Rustic timber wall shelving. Smoke detector. Tiled floor. Television aerial point. Breakfast bar and open plan aspect to:-

Kitchen10'2" x 8'2" (3.1m x 2.5m). Fitted with a range of base and eye level storage units inset sink unit and mixer tap with vegetable tidy and adjoining roll edge worktop surfaces in tiled surround. Four ring electric hob with extractor canopy over and built in electric oven. Refrigerator. Window to front. Tiled floor. Radiator. Extractor fan. Hatch to roof space. Door to:-

Bedroom One12'10" x 9'10" (3.91m x 3m). A dual aspect room with windows to front and side and views over the paddock and Dartmoor beyond. Double radiator. Tiled floor.

Bedroom Two12'6" x 6'7" (3.8m x 2m). Window to side with views similar to bedroom one. Feature arched window to rear. Double radiator. Tiled floor.

Bathroom7'10" (2.4m) (reducing to 4'11" (1.5m)) x 6'11" (2.1m). With a modern white suite comprising panelled bath in tiled surround with mixer tap and shower attachment, curtain and rail. Dual flush WC with concealed cistern. Hand wash basin and mixer tap and tiled splash back with a vanity unit under. Mirror with strip light and shaver point. Built in cupboard housing the LPG boiler. Extractor fan. Obscure window with marble sill.

. Squirrel's Drey is approached through an arbour with climbing clematis and a wrought iron gate leading to the front of the barn where there is a secluded patio area. To the side there is an area of garden with picnic table which overlooks the paddock and farmland beyond.

Double Garage17'1" x 17'1" (5.2m x 5.2m). Twin double timber doors. Windows to side and rear. Pitched roof storage area.

Outbuilding The appearance of this stone rendered barn is very much in keeping with the main house and is situated directly opposite. The barn comprises:-

Workshop22' (6.7m) 16'1" (4.9m) (plus a mezzanine level). With a mezzanine level providing a useful storage area. Double timber doors to front. Window to rear. Electric power and light. Further mezzanine storage area.

Utility Room10'2" x 8'2" (3.1m x 2.5m). Base storage cupboards. Inset stainless steel sink unit with base storage cupboard under. Adjoining roll edge work top surfaces in tiled surround, plumbing and space for washing machine. Ample additional appliance space. Full length storage cupboard. Tiled floor. Door to:-

Office/ Store Room10'2" x 4'7" (3.1m x 1.4m). A work station area with fitted shelving. Electric panelled heater. Tiled floor.

Carport16'5" x 12'6" (5m x 3.8m). Situated at the end of the barn.

Outside and Gardens Lower Well Barn and Squirrels Drey are approached by a sweeping gravelled driveway, leading to the garage and to the side of the property where there is a further gravelled parking area and a concrete hard standing situated between the house and large outbuilding. A five bar gate from the driveway opens onto a vegetable garden containing a number of vegetable beds, an aluminium framed greenhouse. timber storage shed, log store and polytunnel 24' x 12'. There is also a concrete hardstanding and 2 LPG gas tanks.

. A further five bar timber gate opens from the concrete hard standing immediately in front of the house onto the paddock, bordered on one side by a stream and many mature trees forming a natural screen. The timber deck terrace which is adjacent to the kitchen enjoys lovely views over the paddock, fields and moorland beyond. There is also a small flagged patio situated between the conservatory and the timber deck terrace. At the side of the holiday cottage there is a fruit garden with productive apple, and plum trees in addition to soft fruit bushes. A natural area is situated to the south where there are several ponds which feed into the stream on the eastern boundary. This area features a charming wooded glade which is a real haven for wildlife. Overall the paddocks and garden enjoy a secluded and sheltered position backing onto farmland.

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