Old Aish Barn

A superb 4/5 bedroom barn with outstanding views, range of outbuildings and 15.5 acres which is currently looked after by a local farmer, who is happy to continue this arrangement if required. 3/4 reception rooms, 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual family occupation, range of buildings, gardens and paddocks, PP for annexe, attractive views. Council Tax Band E, EPC Band D, Freehold.

Situation - The property is situated on the edge of the village of Petrockstowe, a peaceful rural community surrounded by typically rolling Devonshire countryside. The village itself has a strong community spirit and there is a well known local inn, together with an excellent village hall. Close by is the popular historic market town of Hatherleigh with an excellent range of shops and services, which include a primary school, doctors and veterinary surgeries. The nearby town of Okehampton has an excellent range of amenities with three supermarkets including a Waitrose, a range of high street shops, modern hospital and leisure centre in the attractive setting of Simmons Park. The town has schooling from infant to sixth form level. Okehampton gives direct access to the A30 dual carriageway, providing a link west into Cornwall and east to Exeter with its M5 motorway, main line rail and international air connections. From Petrockstowe, there is easy access to the scenic Tarka Trail and the Dartmoor National Park is easily accessible at Okehampton. The North Devon towns of Bideford, Barnstaple and Torrington are within easy driving distance, as are the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, with attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery.

Description - Old Aish Barn is an individual, spacious and well presented Devon bank barn, which is unique to Devon, built into a bank. The property offers flexible and spacious accommodation being set over three floors, with the option for two family occupation or airbnb if required, with the lower ground floor being self contained. Overall the property offers 3/4 reception rooms including a fine roundhouse and 4/5 bedrooms, two kitchens and three bathrooms. This superb home which has been significantly upgraded and improved since the current owners occupation, benefits from the recent installation of 22 solar panels, which have significantly lowered the properties electric bills and which also produce hot water. The property is double glazed and oil fired centrally heated and offers modern kitchens and bathrooms, complemented by attractive exposed timbers and beams, stone fireplaces and timber doors. Set within 15.5 acres of well tended gardens and three pasture paddocks the property also benefits from numerous outbuildings, which include a triple garage, open fronted barn, tractor store, modern workshop and stable block. The land is currently let to a local farmer who would be happy to continue this arrangement, if required. From the property and grounds there are attractive views over the surrounding countryside.

Accommodation - An open porch opens to an Entrance Hall: with stairs to the lower ground floor and first floor and doors to, Sitting Room: a dual aspect room with French doors to the side terrace and stone fireplace. An arch opens to the impressive Drawing room: with vaulted 'A' frame ceiling and exposed timbers, dual aspect windows and French door to drive. Stone fireplace with wood burning stove. Cloakroom: Wc, vanity wash basin, window to rear. Dining Room: window to rear aspect and arch to Kitchen: range of contemporary base and wall cupboards with work surfaces over. Sink unit, central island breakfast bar, integral microwave and dishwasher. Range style cooker with induction hob and extractor hood over. Shelved Pantry, side aspect window and doors to front drive and rear balcony.
Lower Ground Floor: hallway with doors to Living Room: windows to rear with feature brick arches. Bedroom 4: window to rear with brick arch. Shower Room: shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash basin, Wc and window to rear. Kitchen: range of timber base cupboards with work surfaces over and inset sink. Integral electric oven and induction hob. Space for fridge. Oil fired central heating boiler and door to garden. There is also an external utility room with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier. First Floor Landing: Built in airing cupboard, doors to, Bedroom 1: a dual aspect room with fitted wardrobes and door to En Suite: vanity wash hand basin, Wc, shower cubicle with mixer shower, heated towel rail, window to side aspect. Bedroom 2: Dual aspect windows with attractive views, fitted wardrobe cupboard. Bedroom 3: extensive range of fitted wardrobes, window to rear. Bathroom: vanity wash basin, Wc, shower cubicle with mixer shower, heated towel rail, window to side aspect.

Outside - Double gates open to a wide gravelled drive with space to park multiple vehicles. Adjoining the drive is a Triple Garage: with two storey barn (see floorplan) which has planning permission 1/0071/2017/FUL for conversion to a two bedroom annexe if required. Beyond in its own gravelled forecourt are a range of superb buildings (all shown on the floor plan), these consist of Stables: with six loose boxes and utility area, a large Workshop: with mezzanine storage area. An open fronted three bay Barn and Tractor/Garden Store. Attractive gardens lie to the rear and consist of extensive lawns with flower, shrub beds and borders and mature trees. a large paved terrace adjoins the rear and side of the house and there is a raised terrace accessed from the kitchen offering superb views over the garden to the countryside beyond. A recently created lake/wildlife pond forms the perfect backdrop to these lovely gardens, The remaining land sits to the front and side and comprises of three well fenced, predominantly level paddocks. with an enclosed grass arena to the rear of the stables. In total, the land included with the property measures approximately 15.5 acres.

Directions - From Okehampton Market Street, follow the road up out of the town towards Hatherleigh. At the T-junction turn right onto the A386 and continue to Hatherleigh. At the roundabout continue straight across towards Meeth, staying on the A386. Before Meeth, on a sharp right hand bend and after crossing the River Torridge, take the turning left towards Petrockstowe and Shebbear. Continue until Ash Cross, and the driveway to the property is found immediately afterwards on the right hand side.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private Klargester drainage. Oil fired central heating. 22 electric solar panels.
Council Tax: Band E. Torridge District Council.
Planning Ref: 1/0071/2017/FUL.

Agents Note - The present vendors enquired with the council regarding the roof. Upon the time the roof needs replacing, the council have indicated it is likely they would be willing to allow a change from thatch roof to a slate roof, if desired.
This would need to be verified by the council.



Marketed by: Stags, Okehampton