Yeomans Land

An absolutely fantastic detached barn conversion, conveniently situated on the outskirts of the town and enjoying a superb south facing garden, range of outbuildings and 2 paddocks, total plot with garden amounting to 3.5 acres. Ideal for those buyers looking to live "The Good Life".

The current vendors have lived here for 13 years and have lovingly improved and extended the property so it now offers, generous family accommodation with a superb open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining area with the Living Area boasting a vaulted ceiling with exposed 'A' Frames and under floor heating. A 2 storey extension at the other end of the house now offers a large office/cinema room, again with under floor heating and above is a stunning master bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite shower room. In brief the remainder comprises, Entrance/Boot Room, well fitted kitchen with oak units and granite worktop with double butler sink, plumbing for dishwasher, gas fired Aga and heat range. Dining Area with fitted bench seating. The main Living room offers an open fireplace with wood burning stove, flagstone floor and being a large room, part of this is currently used as a children’s play room. A porch gives access to the front and benefits from a cloakroom. Finally on the ground floor is the large office/cinema room with underfloor heating.

On the first floor are 4 generous bedrooms the Master enjoying vaulted ceiling, aluminium bi-folding doors leading out onto an enclosed balcony with stone steps leading to the garden. With dressing area with shelving and rails and En Suite Shower Room with 3 piece white suite. Bedroom 2 again with vaulted ceiling and en suite shower room. 2 further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with 4 piece white suite with roll top bath, high level w/c, vanity wash basin and double shower.

OUTSIDE
The grounds run to the south, and east of the property with traditional gardens to the front of the house with lawned area with a variety of colourful shrubs and plants and a wooded area beyond. Bordered by a stream/leat which leads to a mill pond at the far end of the garden. There is a large patio courtyard and adjoining this is a covered outdoor dining area with lighting plus a pizza oven and wood burning stove with grill above and both of these items are available by separate negotiation.

A detached stone outbuilding with courtyard area is currently divided into 2 stables - 14'4" x 8' and 14'4" x 9'3. Stone built workshop 19'2" x 15'9, and a Double Garage 19'2 x 21'8" all having power and light connected. The main gardens continue across the length of the house with further lawns and mature shrubs, a lovely timber summerhouse enjoys a peaceful spot overlooking the gardens. Adjoining the stables is a productive vegetable garden.

The additional grounds can be accessed either by a footpath through the gardens or by separate double vehicular gates. With the first paddock is a large timber covered tractor store 26'7" x 23'6" (there is cabling ready to connect electricity), wood stores and enclosed chicken/pig run. In addition there is a detached block built feed store. This paddock connects to the larger field by a 5 bar gate and benefits from a field shelter and water. These paddocks amount to approximately 3 acres. To the west side of the property there is separate vehicular gates leading to an additional detached garage/workshop 40’ x 19’.

Finally a tenth share of a 12.5 acre field situated at the end of the lane will be included within the sale of Yeomans Land.


LOCATION The property is situated close to local amenities in Pilton, including hospital, an Indian takeaway, pubs, fish and chip shop, a vets, infant and junior schools along with a secondary school and Pilton Park. Barnstaple town centre is within easy walking distance, or by bus service, and offers an excellent range of high street shops, banks, leisure facilities, cinema and a thriving market. Pilton is well placed for access to the glorious North Devon coast which is a short drive away which include the wonderful surfing beaches at Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe. The North Devon Link Road is also convenient and a bus service operates in the area. A branch railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter St. David's, with further connecting services to London and beyond, and to Exeter Central for the excellent shopping facilities.
From Barnstaple town centre leave the town heading towards North Devon District Hospital. Proceed through the first set of traffic lights after the petrol station and turn right into Raleigh Road (just before the Fire Station) and continue down this road passing Raleigh Cottages on the right hand side. Proceed through two brick pillars onto the private road (Pitt Lane) and Yeomans Land will be found after a short distance on the right hand side.





















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