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Over the past few years, the barn conversion has seen a
resurgence, a change in planning allowed the conversion of more
barns into dwellings but so many lost the essence of the original
building. Not here! The Red Barn was a landmark locally for years,
so it was only right that the conversion reflected the iconic
structure that originally stood here. Sadly, the old barn wasnt
salvageable so this is a brand new build, benefiting from a large
footprint and high levels of insulation, so deserving of the A
rating it has achieved in terms of energy efficiency. The air
source heat pump and aluminium anthracite windows also add to its
credentials. Located just outside of the small village of Morchard
Road, it is easily accessible without miles of country lanes, plus
there are village shops and railway stations Tarka line nearby too,
and pubs in both Morchard Bishop and Morchard Road. Crediton is
only 15 minutes by road and onto Exeter in about 30 minutes.
Sat in its own grounds of 0.7 acres, it sits proudly on the
hillside. The entrance hall is welcoming with its grand central
solid oak staircase and double height ceilings giving a wow factor
on entry. The main living space is open plan with a modern kitchen
complete with AEG appliances and a large island, making for a
sociable space. There is plenty of room for a large dining table
and comfy furniture too and with large windows and double doors,
the outlook to the garden and onto the surrounding countryside is
wonderful. There is a separate living room, ideal for those cosy
evenings plus a large utility boot room and a ground floor WC.
There is underfloor heating throughout the house and the entire
ground floor is LVT flooring. As one would expect, there is low
energy lighting and all of the rooms have a separate thermostat for
heating.
On the first floor, the landing takes advantage of the double
height entrance and there are two bedrooms, one on each side of the
staircase. The family bathroom is luxurious with a separate bath
and large shower but its the master suite that is the show stopper
on this floor. A huge room at the end of the property could easily
be two rooms to make 4 bedrooms if preferred with stunning views
and it really does feel like a hotel suite. With room to sit and
admire the countryside, its a room not just for sleeping. There is
a beautiful en suite bathroom, again with a bath and shower.
Outside, the house is sat in approx. 0.7 acres. A gated entrance
leads to the sweeping gravel drive to the parking area in front of
the detached double garage. The current owners for ease use it as a
car port but a door could be added if preferred. To the rear of the
garage is a useful space, accessed separately its home to the plant
room but there is also space to utilise the remainder as a store or
even a home office. The garden is currently grassed out, a blank
canvass for someone to enjoy, but with river frontage onto the
Knighty Brook too, its a special opportunity.
The Red Barn was developed for the current owners and to be
their home, hence the additional care in design and production of
this amazing property so it wasnt built to sell on, however, it is
now for sale and theres an opportunity to benefit from the hard
work that went into creating it. It carries the remainder of the
LABC warranty for mortgages and peace of mind.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band F Mid Devon 2023 24 £3236.04
Utilities Mains electric, borehole water, telephone & broadband
to be connected
Broadband within this postcode Superfast Enabled to junction
box, waiting to be connected
Drainage Private drainage treatment plant
Heating Airsource heat pump underfloor throughout
Listed No
Tenure Freehold
MORCHARD ROAD, derived from the Celtic words
‘mor‘ meaningbigand ‘coed‘ meaningwood,is a
hamlet surrounded by stunning landscapes typically found in the
heart of Devon, 6 miles west of Crediton on the A377 from Exeter to
Barnstaple. It is home to the celebrated and popular Devonshire
Dumpling Inn. Ideally located for access to Dartmoor and Exmoor,
there is also a railway station with regular trains running along
the Tarka Line connecting Exeter and North Devon. The larger
villages of Morchard Bishop, to the east, and Copplestone to the
south, are close by; the latter containing a granite cross dating
back to 900 A.D. To keep the kids busy and Mum and Dad , the family
orientated Waie Inn with children‘s play areas, swimming and sports
facilities to the west in Zeal Monachorum.
DIRECTIONS For sat nav use EX17 5LS and the What3Words address
is taskbar.speeches.overtime
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
Travelling from Crediton on the A377, go through the village of
Copplestone and after approx. 1 mile, travel through Morchard Road
staying on the A377. After another half a mile, the entrance to the
property will be found on the left.
EPC Rating A
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