Property description
As its name suggests, Hillside Barn was carefully converted from agricultural buildings during the late 1990s and it‘s now a lovely rural home providing quirky, modern living space of immense character. The oil centrally heated and double-glazed accommodation has a comfortable and rather Bohemian feel to it and it‘s clear the present owners have maintained their home to the highest standards. The numerous exposed timbers, trusses and natural stone walls all add to the huge charm of the property.Accessed from a quiet country lane and through the well-stocked front garden, the principal rooms are traditionally arranged on two floors. There‘s a welcoming reception lounge which leads through an inner hallway to the undoubted hub of this fine home, the beautiful c7.3m kitchen-dining room with it‘s handsome blue Aga. The cream cupboards and matching central island have gleaming black granite worktops and they provide plenty of storage and working space. The integrated dishwasher is included in the sale and there‘s ample space for a family-sized dining table too. To the rear of the building is a relaxing familysitting room with a wood burning stove. A door then leads on through to ahandy utility/boot room which also houses the central heating boiler.
The first floor rooms are designed to highlight the impressive rooftimbers and there‘s a spacious landing which could easily be used as aquiet study or reading area. The spectacular master bedroom has abuilt-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. There‘s a pretty guestbedroom with it‘s own en-suite bathroom, a further double bedroom and asmart family bathroom.
Hillside Barn has attractive, well-stocked front and rear gardens. The decked front garden is designed and planted to provide several secluded areas for outdoor entertaining and sitting out during fine weather. The property may well be of considerable interest to someone wishing to work from home, as it has a useful and adaptable single storey detached outbuilding. To the front of it is a well-proportioned home office which will shortly be connected to an ultrafast fibre-optic broadband service, There‘s also a large workshop, and a bright, spacious studio. To the rear of the building is a full width storeroom.
At this price, Hillside Barn is being sold with two gently sloping meadows, totalling c.8 acres. These have vehicle access from the lane and a water supply. There‘s a parking area, two substantial field shelters, a handy kitchen garden with raised beds, a potting shed and a greenhouse. There‘s also an extensive poultry run with accommodation. In the bottom corner is an established orchard, planted with numerous productive fruit trees. The land is enclosed by natural hedgerows and there are far-reaching views over the village and along the Otter Valley towards nearby Honiton.
By way of conclusion, this is a carefully maintained modern home with absolutely masses of character. It occupies a wonderful rural spot with lovely views across open countryside. This is a first class opportunity to own your very own piece of rural Devon, so what are you waiting for?
Property Features :
- HANDSOME STONE-BUILT BARN CONVERSION
- 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS
- LARGE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN-DINER & AGA
- COSY LIVING ROOM & WOODBURNER
- OIL-FIRED CENTRAL HEATING