Lower Rill Barn

Lower Rill Barn is a beautifully converted detached threshing barn offering stylish, spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. Sympathetically converted to a high standard by a local building firm, the property has stone elevations and attractive timber-clad extensions and features more than 2,500 square feet of elegant and bright living space. The property is set in approximately 3 acres and enjoys a picturesque rural position in the Mid Devon countryside.

The heart of the home is the magnificent 36ft open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen, which has a vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams, two sets of French doors and skylights that create a light-filled space. The living area also has a window feature in the ground to allow for further natural light. The kitchen has contemporary, minimalist fittings and units, with a central island, integrated appliances and a range cooker. The ground floor also has a separate sitting room with a wood burner and a dual aspect including a Juliet balcony that overlooks the grounds and has wonderful far reaching views over the countryside. The ground floor is completed by an integral study space and a useful cloakroom.

The bedrooms are located on the lower ground floor and all four are beautifully appointed light-filled doubles. The generously sized principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and features French doors that open out onto the gardens. A second bedroom also benefits from an en suite while there is also a family bathroom with a separate shower unit. One of the further bedrooms has bi-fold doors, which can be drawn to divide the room into two, either creating an additional bedroom, a study or a dressing room. The accommodation on the lower ground floor is completed by a spacious utility room that has access to the outside. All of the accommodation on this floor benefits from underfloor heating.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricty, gas and water. Private drainage which we understand to be compliant with current regulations.
Council Tax: TBC
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £900,000

Lower Rill Farm is set in a peaceful rural location, close to the village of Shillingford. The nearby market town of Bampton provides a wide range of day-to-day amenities and shops, including a primary school, Post Office, a butcher, bakers, greengrocers, wine shop, doctors’ surgery and chemist and a selection of popular award-winning restaurants. It is also home to a 15th century Church. The property lies at the foot of Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park, Wimbleball Lake and Dulverton are all just a short drive away and offer picturesque walks and natural beauty spots, whilst the beaches of the scenic North Devon coast are also within easy reach. The larger town of Tiverton is just over 10 miles away and provides an even further range of recreational, cultural and shopping facilities, including supermarkets. It is also home to numerous well-regarded schools in both the private and state sectors, such as Tiverton High School, Heathcoat Primary School and Willand School. The property lies within the reduced fee catchment area for the renowned Blundell’s School. Other well regarded schools in the area include Taunton School, Kings College, Queen’s College and King’s Hall.

There are good communications links in the area, with the A361 at Tiverton offering easy access to the M5 (junction 27) and the motorway network beyond. The mainline station, Tiverton Parkway is located just under 10 miles away and provides direct routes to London Paddington (approximately two hours).

At the front of the property there’s a gravel driveway, with plenty of parking space for several vehicles. To the side and rear there’s paved and gravel terracing providing ideal space for al fresco dining and entertaining as well as steps leading to an area of lawn. Lower Rill Barn is set in approximately 3 acres that includes a 2.5 acre paddock.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Exeter