3 bedroom house

An impressive three double bedroomed barn conversion with superb rural views and a single pasture paddock approaching 1 acre, occupying a convenient rural position yet easily accessible.

Higher Week Barn represents a fine example of a traditional stone barn conversion that is semi-detached. Having been converted in 2013 the property has been finished to an exceptional standard whilst retaining some original features and absorbing the far reaching rural views. The property is situated adjacent to the road and providing deceptively spacious three double bedroomed accommodation, and comprises traditional stone construction, beneath a slate roof, with double glazed window units with hard wood surrounds. The accommodation is conveniently arranged over two floors and comprises an impressive kitchen diner with vaulted ceilings, superb gable roof trusses, an exposed stone wall and lovely views across the open countryside. The kitchen diner is finished to a high standard with slate floor, granite worktops and an impressive island making a superb feature. The room has wonderful original features with an historic milling pulley system and drive shaft. From the kitchen diner leads through to the sitting room and garden room. The garden room is a wonderful Oak framed conservatory looking out to the rear garden with a slate floor. The sitting room which is a large room is dual aspect and has patio doors leading out to the front garden. From this room stairs rise to the second floor and a door leads through to the utility room. The utility room is a really practical room adding to any country house and benefits from wall and base units, Belfast sink with mixer tap and slate floor. From the utility room the ground floor shower room is accessed which is finished to a high standard with a shower cubicle and slate floor. The ground floor benefits from underfloor heating.
To the first floor the landing provides plenty of storage with built in large cupboards and the character of the old barn continues with the exposed old milling drive shaft. There are three double bedrooms on the first floor with all having ensuite shower rooms. The shower rooms are finished to a high standard and have heated mirrors. All bedrooms also benefit from built in wardrobes providing plenty of storage. There is scope to extend the sleeping quarters further in to the attic space subject to attaining the right permissions. The first floor is heated by radiators.

The property enjoys an attractive position on the outskirts of the unspoilt Devon hamlet known as Ash Mill, just 5 miles from the nearby town of South Molton, which provides a useful range of everyday shopping, banking and scholastic services, whilst Barnstaple to the west affords a more extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities, befitting those of an important regional and administrative centre. There are excellent road and rail communications with the A361 North Devon trunk route providing an easy link to Tiverton and Junction 27 of the M5 motorway, with main line rail links available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours). The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 30 miles away, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The southern boundary of the Exmoor National Park lies approximately 5 miles to the north offering beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline. To the west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

The front of the property is approached via a gravelled path and has two levelled lawns on a raised stone wall. The property is mainly accessed via its own private gated drive that is approached initially over a shared drive that leads around to the rear. This leads to a parking area that provides parking for several vehicles. There is then a gated entrance leading to the rear of the property. The rear garden has a patio area providing space for alfresco dining and the hot tub. Steps lead up to the lawned area which is bordered with shrubbery and enclosed by timber fencing. Across the lane from the property leads to a gently sloping paddock approaching 1 acre. The paddock is enclosed with post and rail fencing. The paddock is accessed over a shared gateway.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, South Molton