3 bedroom house

Detached period barn conversion situated in a private and peaceful countryside location. Three bedrooms with en-suite, family bathroom, 31ft living/dining room and separate sitting room. Extensive parking, garage, 3.6 acre gardens and paddock. EPC Band E.

Situation And Amenities - The property enjoys a rural and peaceful position, surrounded by rolling farmland, with a community spirited village offering a range of amenities such as a doctors surgery, primary school, the private school 'Shebbear College', places of worship, village hall and local Inn. A regular bus service currently runs twice daily to Barnstaple on the North Devon Taw, to Bideford and the North Devon market town of Holsworthy around 9 miles away. There is also a mobile Post Office service in the village, each weekday, starting at around 9am. Shebbear is an extremely historic village with a 14th Century church with Saxon origins dating back to 1338, if you would like to know more about this delightful village the 2000 Millennium Book recalls the village's history. The nearby port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, butchers, bakeries, pubs, restaurants and cafes. There is also places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and 5 supermarkets. There is also access to the Tarka Trail which affords superb walks and cycle rides that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple. The regional centre of Barnstaple has a number of shopping and commercial venues, transport links including train station and via the A361 link, connects to the motorway (Junction 27) M5.

Description - We are delighted to offer for sale this attractive, detached period barn conversion situated in a private and peaceful countryside location in the small Devonshire hamlet of Caute on the outskirts of the popular village of Shebbear. The Shippen enjoys picturesque views over its pretty gardens and adjoining land, with the rolling countryside in the distance. The property was formally an agricultural barn which was skilfully converted to a dwelling in the 1990's and presents a wealth of character features such as exposed ceiling beams, stripped wooden flooring combined with the comfort and conveniences of a modern home such as newly installed boiler and septic tank. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys comprising a spacious entrance hall with WC, stairs rising to the first floor with striking stained-glass window and doors that lead into the downstairs third bedroom and cosy siting room which has patio doors to the rear garden. From the sitting room, a door leads into an impressive 31ft living/dining room ideal for entertaining, with a stone feature fireplace, wood burning stove and multiple windows allowing light to flood in. There is a separate modern kitchen with a door leading into an attached garage which could be easily integrated into the barn to create a larger kitchen or extra reception room if required. On the first floor, there is a recently refitted family bathroom and two further bedrooms with an en-suite from the main bedroom.

Outside - The property is approached by a five bar gate and sweeping driveway leading to an extensive parking area for multiple vehicles. The majority of the gardens are to the front of the property which are South facing with a enclosed low maintenance garden to the rear. The level paddock is conveniently located to the front seamlessly adjoining the front garden bordered by hedgerow and small wooded area a haven for wildlife.

In total, the gardens and grounds amount to approximately 3.64 acres.

Directions - On following signs to Shebbear village, upon seeing Shebbear College on your right hand side, after a short distance turn right signposted towards Shebbear. Continue into the village centre turning right at the T-Junction following signs for Thornbury & Newton St Petrock. Stay on this road for approximately a mile until you reach the hamlet of Caute. Take a right hand turn where the entrance to the property can be found on the left hand side.



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