SITUATION & DESCRIPTION
South Barn is a substantial six bedroom barn conversion located in the exclusive hamlet of Huccombe just a short drive from the beaches and coastal walks at Beesands and North Hallsands. The property enjoys a generous plot stretching two acres including beautiful gardens, a paddock and an orchard.
The first floor comprises a spacious reception room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a Juliette balcony overlooks the beautiful gardens and a large wood burner divides the generous room providing an office space or snug with dual aspect windows allowing an abundance of natural light. The dining room is a wonderful space with a full-height glazed panel framing the views over the paddock, there is a further log burner and vaulted ceilings. The dining room leads through to the contemporary kitchen with a range of wall and floor mounted units and integrated appliances. Also on the first floor is the useful utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, there is ample storage space, an integral door to the double garage and separate WC.
The barn is accessed via the large entrance hall on the ground floor, on this level the six spacious bedrooms can also be found. The master bedroom is a generous double room with dual aspect windows, this king size room benefits from an ensuite shower room and built in storage. The five further bedrooms are all spacious and overlook the surrounding gardens and land, there is a further family bathroom and ensuite shower room. Here there is scope to create self-contained annex accommodation if required.
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway to the hardstanding offering parking for numerous vehicles and access to the double garage. Steps lead from the drive to the large, south-facing terrace at the front of the barn offering the ideal space for entertaining throughout the summer. Further steps lead to a lawned from garden which is bordered with a range of shrubs and tree. There is also an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear of the property that enjoys a high degree of privacy and peace.
Above the driveway is the large sloping paddock with a small orchard enjoying a range of fruit trees and two small ponds. From the upper part of the paddock views over the South Hams countryside can be enjoyed and the plot extends to approx. two acres.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water connected. Drainage to private (septic tank)
COUNCIL TAX
The property is in Council Tax Band G.
TENURE
Freehold.
DIRECTIONS
From Kingsbridge, take the A379 towards Dartmouth. Follow this road for some 5 miles to Carehouse Cross, Stokenham. At the mini-roundabout, turn right signed East Prawle. Follow this road for just under two miles. At Dunstone Cross, turn left signed Huccombe/ Batton and follow this road down the hill. At the T junction, turn left
and South Barn will be found immediately on the right hand side.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel: .
VIEWINGS
Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye .