Property description

BACKGROUND Raneleigh Byre is one of 14 high quality properties which were converted from \‘show\‘ barns in the early 1990s. The development is approached via a private road and is situated within the former grounds of the historic Langdon Court, which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and with many notable owners including the Marquis of Exeter and subsequently Catherine Parr in 1564. The development is conveniently-located close to country walks and Langdon Court is now a hotel and restaurant. The small village of Down Thomas, with its local pub The Mussell Inn, is a short walk away. 

SUMMARY A superbly-converted barn situated in a highly sought-after development within the South Hams countryside. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance & inner hallways, sitting room with wood-burner & open plan kitchen/dining room together with a cloakroom, utility/wc. On the upper floors there are 4 double bedrooms with ensuite facilities. The master room is situated on the top floor with wonderful open countryside views. Externally there is a double garage, gardens & a decking area with hot tub. 

RANELEIGH BYRE, DOWN THOMAS, PLYMOUTH PL9 0DY Accommodation Front door opens into the entrance hall. 

ENTRANCE HALL Travertine stone floor with electric under-floor heating. Cupboard housing the consumer unit. Built-in cupboards for coats and shoes. Timber glazed door, with a matching side panel, opens into the inner hall. 

INNER HALL 10\‘ 0" x 6\‘ 4" (3.05m x 1.93m) Travertine stone floor. Staircase ascends to the first floor. Doors either side provide access to the reception rooms. Inset spotlighting. 

SITTING ROOM 21\‘ 1" x 11\‘ 8" (6.43m x 3.56m) A characterful and atmospheric sitting room which is dual aspect and has windows to 2 elevations with deep slate sills - and a window seat within one. Beams and exposed timber lintels throughout. Inset spotlighting. Fireplace with a polished marble surround and matching hearth, incorporating a wood-burner. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 21\‘ 3" x 12\‘ 1" (6.48m x 3.68m) Travertine stone floor throughout with electric under-floor heating. Ample space for table and chairs. Dual aspect with windows to 2 elevations and deep sills fitted with polished granite to match the work tops. Inset spotlighting throughout. Stable door providing access to outside. The kitchen area has a range of base and wall-mounted cabinets with cream gloss fascias and stainless-steel handles. Polished granite work surfaces with matching splash-backs. Twin Bosch ovens. Additional microwave. Glass-fronted wine fridge. Inset stainless-steel 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Additional instant boil hot water/cold filtered water tap. Illuminated display shelving. Separate inset Neff induction hob. Built-in fridge and freezer. Built-in dishwasher. Pull-out bin storage. LED pelmet lighting. Doorway opens into the downstairs wc/utility. 

DOWNSTAIRS WC/UTILITY White wc and wash handbasin with a tiled splash-back. Travertine stone floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Shelf for tumble drier. Under-stairs storage area. Inset spotlighting. Extractor. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Provides access to the first floor accommodation. Staircase ascending to the top floor. Open plan access into the study area. 

STUDY AREA 8\‘ 8" x 8\‘ 2" (2.64m x 2.49m) Polished floorboards. Window to the front elevation providing lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Feature beams. 

BEDROOM TWO 17\‘ 4" x 12\‘ 9" (5.28m x 3.89m) A spacious dual aspect double bedroom with windows to 2 elevations and countryside views. Deep slate sills. Exposed timber lintels. Doorway opens into the ensuite shower room. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 12\‘ 7" x 4\‘ 1" (3.84m x 1.24m) Comprising tiled shower cubicle with a built-in shower system, pedestal wash handbasin, wc and bidet. Fully-tiled walls. Wall-mounted mirrors. 

BEDROOM THREE 12\‘ 11" x 11\‘ 6" including ensuite (3.94m x 3.51m) Window to the side elevation with a deep slate sill and views toward the rear garden and decking area. Archway opens into the ensuite shower room. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Tiled shower cubicle, wc and pedestal wash handbasin. Extractor. Mirror and shaver point. 

BEDROOM FOUR 12\‘ 10" x 9\‘ 11" including ensuite (3.91m x 3.02m) Window to the front elevation with deep slate sill. Countryside views. Archway opens into the ensuite shower room. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Enclosed shower, wc and wall-mounted wash handbasin with tiled splash-back and mirror. 

TOP FLOOR A small galleried landing provides access into the master bedroom. Full-height feature leaded stained-glass window throwing natural light to the staircase. Positive input air circulation unit. 

MASTER BEDROOM 16\‘ 11" x 16\‘ 8" maximum (5.16m x 5.08m) A beautifully-appointed master bedroom with a window to the front providing magnificent countryside views towards Wembury. Feature ceiling beams. Inset spotlighting. Loft hatch. Range of built-in wardrobes fitted with hanging rails. Additional eaves storage, with lighting, housing the recently-fitted Worcester gas boiler. Doorways provide access to the ensuite sauna and ensuite bathroom. The sauna is traditionally panelled in pine tongue-&-groove together with the stove and water bucket etc. 

ENSUITE BATHROOM 8\‘ 4" x 6\‘ 9" (2.54m x 2.06m) Fitted with a 3-piece suite comprising ball-&-claw-footed bath with floor-mounted mixer tap, wc and pedestal wash handbasin. Partly-panelled walls. Built-in oak shelving for storage. Feature beam. Inset spotlighting. Velux double-glazed roof window. Chrome ladder-style radiator/towel rail. Travertine-tiled floor. 

DOUBLE GARAGE 16\‘ 7" x 16\‘ 0" (5.05m x 4.88m) Double electronically-operated door. Power and lighting. Work bench with vice. Hatchway with a fitted loft ladder providing access to the garage attic space which is boarded with lighting and plentiful storage space. 

OUTSIDE Adjacent to the property itself there is additional, plentiful parking and a front lawn which is enclosed by beech hedging with a central pathway giving access to the main front door with an outside light. Antique period-style lamp post with copper lantern. To the side of the property is an area laid to paving with a pathway leading to the stable door, which opens into the kitchen. There is also a landscaped area of garden with steps leading to a large decking area, offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion. This area includes a hot tub, gazebo, bordering shrub beds and a timber shed and offers lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Additional antique period-style lamp post illuminating the decked area.