6 bedroom house

Located in a peaceful and picturesque countryside hamlet, a hugely impressive, Grade II Listed former mill barn and separate cottage, complete with stabling and paddocks. Substantial Grade II Listed Former Mill, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 4 Receptions, Incredible Character, Separate 1-bedroom Cottage, Income Stream or Annexe, Streamside Fields and Stable Block, Several Outbuildings, Double Carport and Large Driveway, Quiet and Private Rural Hamlet, Approx. 9 Acres in All. EPC Exempt

Situation - This impressive property is situated in the quiet countryside settlement of Quither in West Devon, just 5 miles outside of Tavistock, enjoying a discreet position and open easterly aspect, thereby affording countryside views from almost every room. Quither is located at the end of a no-through lane, with no passing traffic, and comprises just nine properties surrounded by picturesque pasture and woodland, offering its residents a very rare level of privacy and tranquillity. Tavistock is a thriving market town, rich in history and tradition dating to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private school, Mount Kelly, whilst the largely 19th-century town centre is focussed around the Pannier Market and Bedford Square. Plymouth, to the south, offers extensive amenities and coastal access. The city of Exeter lies some 40 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5.

Desription - This superb, Grade II listed, attached stone barn, formerly a sawmill, was converted circa 1985 into a substantial and comfortable country home. Many of the building's striking original features have been retained, including the prominent mill wheel on the front elevation, some of the internal workings and many traditional elements such as flagstone slate floors, exposed stone walling, A-frames and timber lintels. Today, the property has extremely broad appeal; the principal barn is accompanied by a separate 1-bedroom cottage providing great versatility as an income stream or annexe, plus a 6-box stable block, two sizeable fields, several useful outbuildings and large lawn garden.

Accommodation - The principal accommodation is expansive, extremely flexible and filled with bespoke fittings and joinery, totalling five bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms and four receptions over three floors. On the ground floor are a large, comfortable lounge, home office/hobbies room, kitchen/dining room with walk-in larder and Rangemaster cooker, separate snug sitting room, WC and a former utility room currently serving as a home workspace. The grand stone fireplace in the lounge is particularly noteworthy and features some original mill workings on display in the adjacent alcove. The sitting room provides a cosy second reception room and has previously been used as both a dedicated dining room and games room. On the first floor are three large double bedrooms, all with en-suites and full of character, whilst two further vaulted bedrooms and a shower room can be found on the second floor. Adjoining the carport is Miller's Rest, a self-contained and cleverly arranged 1-bedroom cottage comprising a sitting/dining room, open-plan kitchenette, shower room and good size double bedroom, and complete with its own side courtyard garden. The cottage has been successfully utilised as a holiday let in recent years and generates a useful income, details of which can be made available upon request. The cottage adds versatility to the property and may also be suitable as an annexe for dependent relatives.

Gardens And Grounds - The property is approached through a remote-controlled gate and over a large gravel drive, with further parking provided within a double carport. Lawn gardens stretch away in front of the barn, containing a couple of apple trees and leading on to a vegetable garden with greenhouse and machinery shed. A sunken patio is located at the end of the garden, perfect located for enjoying the countryside views. To the side of the barn is a pretty, walled courtyard and at the rear is a small walled lawn. Beyond the garden are two sizeable fields, the furthest of which contains a timber shelter and runs down to a tributary of the river Lyd. The land is served by a stable block around a concrete yard, comprising six loose boxes and a tack toom with power, lighting and water. There is separate gated access to the parish lane and a large pole barn serving as a tractor shed or hay store.

Services - Mains water and electricity, oil-fired heating, septic tank. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.



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