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"Green Dragon Barn is a beautifully crafted five bedroom barn conversion offering over 4,600 sq ft of flexible living space including a stunning 30ft reception room, bespoke kitchen, multiple reception areas, and a vaulted studio. Set in 1.3 acres with landscaped gardens, paddock, orchard, double garage, and detached workshop with solar panels all tucked away in a peaceful rural setting between Totnes, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. Freehold. Council tax band C.

Situation Green Dragon Barn enjoys a peaceful setting near the popular village of Blackawton, which offers a strong community spirit, a highly regarded primary school, a parish church, and a traditional village pub.

The vibrant market town of Kingsbridge lies approximately 7 miles to the west and provides a wide range of shops, amenities, and a well respected secondary school, serving nearby coastal villages such as Salcombe and Thurlestone.

Totnes, around 7 miles to the north, offers an eclectic mix of independent shops, cafes, and galleries, along with a mainline railway station providing direct services to London in around three hours.

To the south, the historic town of Dartmouth sits at the mouth of the beautiful River Dart and is renowned for its maritime heritage, excellent sailing facilities, and the prestigious Britannia Royal Naval College, also approximately 7 miles away.

Description Featured on Channel 4 s Grand Designs and praised as the perfect home, Green Dragon Barn is an exceptional detached property created from three linked barns, quietly positioned in the rolling countryside between Totnes, Dartmouth, and Kingsbridge.

Lovingly crafted over 20 years by its visionary owners, the house blends eco conscious design with striking architectural detail, including a soaring green oak frame, cob and stone walls, and a distinctive combination of slate and thatch roofing.

The accommodation is both generous and highly flexible, with light filled interiors designed to adapt to modern family life, multi generational living, or creative workspaces. At the heart of the home is a spectacular 30 foot reception space, framed by natural materials and open to the gardens and views.

Set in approximately 1.3 acres, the property includes mature landscaped gardens, a sloping paddock with an orchard, a double garage, detached stone workshop with solar panels, and a private hot tub area ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and seclusion. This is a rare opportunity to own a home of genuine architectural significance and enduring quality.

Accommodation From the parking area the entrance opens into a spectacular full height atrium from which an oak staircase rises to the heart of the home, a magnificent 30 foot sitting dining room with exposed green oak framing, a solid oak floor, feature stone walls, and a woodburning stove.

The adjoining kitchen is fitted with hand made wooden cupboards and oak worktops, and has access to a walk in stone cold room larder. Beyond the kitchen is a circular hall with a vaulted roof supported on hand carved dragon pillars. From here, glazed double doors open out to the terrace and gardens. Also on the ground floor are three additional reception rooms including a studio office and a second sitting room a box room, utility area, and a shower room.

Upstairs, are four well proportioned bedrooms and a further large vaulted studio bedroom sitting beneath the thatched roof, with exposed beams and extensive fitted bookshelves. Two of the bedrooms have en suite shower rooms. A family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

The layout lends itself perfectly to a flexible lifestyle, with potential for independent accommodation if desired.

On the lower ground floor is an integral double garage, boiler room, and additional storage.

Outside The property is approached via a private driveway leading to a large parking and turning area in front of the house and garage.

Beautifully landscaped gardens wrap around the house, including lawned areas, mature planting, a vegetable garden, and a terrace for al fresco dining. A separate lawned courtyard features a hot tub and seating area.

Beyond the gardens lies a gently sloping paddock with mature trees and a productive orchard ideal for keeping animals, growing produce, or simply enjoying the peace and rural views. A detached stone workshop with solar panels and a former cart pond complete the setting.

Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage septic tank . Wood pellet central heating. Solar panels. Integrated vacuum cleaner system. Whole house ventilation and heat recovery system. According to Ofcom standard broadband and likely mobile coverage available. Internet is currently supplied by Starlink.

Directions At Totnes Cross continue towards Kingsbridge, then turn left at the crossroads towards Blackawton. Follow the road for approximate one mile, and at the sharp left hand bend towards Blackawton keep right for half a mile until you reach the T junction; Turn left and continue until you find Green Dragon Barn on your right.

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