Higher Velwell Barns Dartington, Totnes, Devon Velwell Lodge
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Higher Velwell Barns Dartington, Totnes, Devon Velwell Lodge Higher Velwell Barns The historic, market town of Totnes was Pond nominated in British Airways ’HighLife’ magazine Dartington, Totnes, Devon as one of the world’s top ten funky towns. Velwell House TQ9 6AD The town has a medieval castle, direct access 6 5 to the River Dart and offers an eclectic range Littlewell of shops, including an organic vegetable shop, Stable A stunning four bedroom Barn a specialist record store, an exceptionally well- Higher Velwell 1 Cider 3 barn conversion with three stocked book shop and many other interesting Barn separate two bedroom barns independent shops. There is a street market twice a week and a monthly food market. and further land in a popular There are many good private and state schools Track 4 South Hams location within easy reach. The property is readily accessible to Dartmouth, Totnes 3½ miles, The Coast 4½ miles, Dartmoor National Park, and the award winning Exeter 27 miles beaches along the English Riviera. For those with a lively interest in sporting and leisure activities Lot 1 Cider Barn – A four bedroom barn the Moors, the South Devon beaches and the Well conversion sailing centres of Dartmouth and Salcombe are 2 Lot 2 A parcel of 10 acres of pasture land close at hand. First class golfing facilities are Lot 3 Stable Barn – A two bedroom barn within easy reach, and many equestrian facilities conversion close by for horse lovers. Country pursuits such Lot 4 A parcel of 1.39 acres of pasture land as fishing and shooting are well provided for, and walkers, climbers and week-end ramblers have a k Lot 5 Littlewell – A two bedroom barn c a r T H huge choice of open countryside to explore. R conversion m 1 .9 0 Lot 6 Westview – A two bedroom barn Totnes has a mainline station giving direct conversion connections to London Paddington. There is ) k also good access to the A38 Devon Expressway c ra T ( E In all approximately 12.36 acres linking to the M5 at Exeter. Exeter International N A L R E T Airport provides an ever increasing number of A For sale as a whole or in 6 separate lots domestic and international flights including two W flights a day to London City Airport. Location Higher Velwell Barns lie in a peaceful hamlet The whole overlooking the beautiful South Hams Higher Velwell Barns, set in approximately y d B Countryside. Dartington is a much sought after d 12.36 acres of land with superb views over the r a and charming village located on the outskirts of surrounding South Hams countryside, provides W Totnes. The village has a Primary School and a unique opportunity to purchase four properties the South Devon Steiner School. The village also and additional land as a whole or individually. has an historic family run thatched pub serving Prospective purchasers have the option to delicious local food and drink and a Church. combine one or more properties with the parcels The renowned and award winning Riverford of the land. Higher Velwell Barns Organic farm shop, café and Field Kitchen is The lots consist of the main four bedroom barn, less than a mile away. The Dartington Hall Estate This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser three two bedroom barns and two parcels only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly is very close by and this provides beautiful excluded from any contract. gardens and parkland walks, together with a of land, currently used for grazing sheep. This haven of peace and seclusion is set only Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 mapping with the cinema; tea room; the White Horse Pub; and the permission of the Controller of HMSO © Crown Copyright Cider Press Crafts Centre with unique, quality 3½ miles from Totnes and has easy access to Licence No ES 100018525 shops and eateries. the Devon Expressway. Not to Scale. Drawing No. Q7755-01 | Date 02.03.16 Lot 1 - Cider Barn - coloured pink on Downstairs is the stunning double height and the plan spacious atrium entrance with access to the Cider Barn is a stunning barn conversion that courtyard and the original cider press. To the was sympathetically converted by the current right of the atrium is the guest bedroom with owners to provide a unique and flexible family ensuite shower room; a rear hallway leads to the home. Many of the original elements of the barn unheated gun room/wine store. To the left of the have been retained, including exposed stone atrium are two further double bedrooms, one walls, threshing machine workings and a wood with ample fitted wardrobe and shelf storage and stone cider press in the atrium. and the family bathroom. The utility room is at this end of the barn, and houses the ground The barn has under floor heating in all the living source heat pump, and there is an unheated spaces, with engineered oak floors throughout workshop/wood store, with access to the the first floor and Travertine floor tiles on the courtyard. A heated cloakroom for guests is ground floor. The area around the cider press accessed from the outside when entertaining in has been laid with slate tiles to match the the courtyard. original slate features of the press. The living accommodation is on the first floor Outside and comprises of an entrance lobby, currently Cider Barn has a private courtyard to the front called the sun room, with ample boot/coat of the house with parking for several cars storage and double door access into the and a covered three bay Linhay, currently main living rooms. The sitting/dining room used as an outside eating and barbeque is a fantastic space for everyday living or for area. Accessed from the driveway via a five entertaining. The vaulted ceiling features the bar gate the courtyard provides the main original roof trusses and beams, exposed entrance to the barn and the workshop/garage. stone work and a mezzanine level used as an The workshop has a single entrance door office. There are double glazed doors out to a and double garage doors. There is a concrete balcony with a glass balustrade overlooking the floor with an inspection pit and the building private courtyard. A wood burning stove lies also houses the separate water treatment in the centre of the room and can be rotated Plant room. This building would be perfect for 360 degrees to provide heat to different seating a car enthusiast’s workshop; studio or other areas. Oak steps lead into the kitchen with recreational pursuit and has a utility room with a large breakfast island, modern fitted units, plumbing and a WC enabling potential for other integrated Neff appliances and cooker hood, ancillary use (STP). To the rear of the property porcelain tile flooring and granite work surfaces. there is an array of UV panels behind a field wall A stable door provides stepped access to the providing electricity to the barn. courtyard. At the other end of the living room a door leads through to a galleried walkway Lot 2 – Pasture land – coloured light green overlooking the atrium with the original and on the plan restored cider press and wall fixtures from the To the rear of the property is approximately barn workings. The main oak staircase to the 10 acres of pastureland, currently used by a ground floor and a cloakroom is also situated off local farmer for sheep grazing. The fields are the walkway. The dual aspect master bedroom surrounded by trees, hedging and fences and suite has a dressing area, ensuite bathroom have several vehicular access points from the with a stand-alone bath, two washbasins and surrounding lanes. Views over the South Hams separate Grohe shower. towards Torquay and Totnes can be enjoyed by wandering a short distance into the first field. Stable Barn Sky 5.00 x 3.66 16'5" x 12'0" Mezzanine Above Sky Reception 5.00 x 3.66 16'5" x 12'0" Utility Sky Store Bat 2.84 x 2.57 Workshop Roost 3.94 x 3.06 9'4" x 8'5" Mezzanine Above Bedroom 3 12'11" x 10'0" Bedroom 2 5.00 x 4.89 Hall Bedroom 4 16'5" x 16'1" 4.13 x 3.37 Reception 6.50 x 4.99 13'7" x 11'1" 4.81 x 3.08 21'4" x 16'4" 15'9" x 10'1" (Maximum) Utility Sky Store Bat 2.84 x 2.57 Cider Lower Ground FloorWorkshop Roost 3.94 x 3.06 9'4" x 8'5" 12'11" x 10'0" Bedroom 3 5.00 x 4.89 Bedroom 2 3.46 x 1.97 Sky Hall 11'4" x 6'6" Bedroom 4 16'5" x 16'1" 4.13 x 3.37 6.50 x 4.99 13'7" x 11'1" 4.81 x 3.08Sky 21'4" x 16'4" 15'9" x 10'1" (Maximum) Floorplans 5.00 x 3.66 Lower Sky Cider Barn internal area 3,820 sq ft (356 sq m) 16'5" x 12'0" Workshop/Garage internal area 798 sq ft (74 sq m) Level Kitchen/ Cider Lower Ground Floor Principal Bedroom Total internal area 4,618 sq ft (43013.75 sq m) x 5.00 Breakfast Room Dining Area F/P Reception 4.92 x 4.62 45'1" x 16'5" 5.22Quoted x 3.90 Area Excludes ‘External W.C.’ 16'2" x 15'2" 17'2" Forx 12'10" identification purposes only.