Barnlee Lodge | Ilsington | TQ13 9RG PROPERTY TYPE SIZE

A detached, five bedroom barn conversion located in a central village location with spacious accommodation, a private, south facing rear garden and a double garage with planning for a studio apartment above.

Barn conversion 3,302 sq ft

LOCATION AGE

Village Pre 18th Century

in a nutshell…

BEDROOMS RECEP TION ROOMS . Sought after village location

5 2 . Plenty of character . Spacious living room with wood burner . Separate dining room . Elegant kitchen/breakfast room . Utility room . Generous sized bedrooms BATHROOM S WARMTH . Private gardens 2 Electric storage heating . Double garage with planning for studio apartment

PARKING OUTSID E SPAC E

Double garage and off road South facing rear garden parking Lawned area behind garage

EPC RATING COUNCIL TAX BAND

43 F

the details… New to the market is this attractive, substantial, detached barn conversion with five bedrooms, a double-garage with detailed planning for a studio apartment above, ample parking and an south facing garden, in the heart of the sought-after village of Ilsington and within the conservation area.

A gated entrance leads onto a wide gravel driveway, where there is parking for at least four cars, in front of the double garage which has two up and over doors, water, lights, power and a staircase to first floor where there is planning permission for a one bedroom studio apartment. Structural strengthening works have already taken place so the planning cannot lapse. To the rear of the garage is a good sized area of raised lawn, access via a couple of steps.

This fabulous barn conversion is beautifully presented with light and neutral decor throughout and offers plenty of character with its thick stone walls and exposed beams, and the original hinges are still evident from the central barn doors when it was believed to have been the tithe barn for the village. It feels warm and welcoming despite its size with electric storage heating and double-glazing throughout also having a wood burning stove for the long dark winter nights. An entrance porch has a tiled floor, exposed stone walls and has a storage space for coats and shoes. A door leads into a fabulous entrance hallway where a turning staircase rises to the first floor with a full-height ceiling and galleried landing. There is solid-oak flooring and light from a wide window to the front with feature up-lighting. There is a cupboard beneath the stairs and beautiful bespoke wrought-iron double-doors lead into a superb L-shaped and very spacious living room, with natural light from dual-aspect windows and French doors to the rear garden. It has exposed oak beams spanning the ceiling and a fabulous stone fireplace with an oak mantle and a wood burning stove sat on a slate hearth, which makes a wonderful feature and focal point for the room superb with a roaring fire on a dark winter night.

Off the entrance hallway is a convenient ground floor cloakroom with a WC and basin and opposite, a small cupboard, and another hand-made wrought iron gate leads through into a separate dining room which has plenty of light from windows and French doors to the driveway. There is a built-in cupboard and plenty of space for a dining table and seating for a family, perfect for a dinner party or a family celebration.

A wide opening from the hallway leads into the kitchen/breakfast room with natural light from French doors and tw o windows to the garden. It has a beautiful slate-tiled floor and room for a table and seating for six or eight places, perfect as an alternative dining area, ideal for any occasion. The kitchen area is a generous size and stunning, with elegant solid-granite worktops and an extensive range of oak-fronted fitted units, with matching wall-cabinets, providing ample cupboard space, complete with tiled splashbacks and under-cabinet feature lighting. A range cooker provides the excellent cooking facilities, with a stainless-steel splashback and extractor hood above, there is an inset sink with a mixer tap, floor space for an upright fridge/freezer and space beneath the worktop for a dishwasher. The slate flooring continues into a utility room which has an oak worktop with a Belfast sink, tubular heaters and a Sheila Maid above for clothes airing, there is space and plumbing beneath the worktop for a washing machine and a tumble drier, a stable-style door leads into the garden, and a shower for rinsing off muddy dogs following a walk in the surrounding countryside.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is a spacious double with built-in wardrobe areas providing an abundance of clothes storage. It has exposed beams in its vaulted ceiling, and an en suite shower room with his and hers basins, a heated towel rail, a WC and a shower, with natural light from a Velux window, from where there are fabul ous views over a neighbouring orchard. There are four further bedrooms, one currently being used as a study, ideal for those working from home. The second bedroom is very spacious and has a built in wardrobe behind which there is all the necessary plumbing for an ensuite bath or shower room if required. The family bathroom completes the first floor with an elegant rolltop bath and a shower above, a pedestal basin, a WC, a heated towel rail, and a built-in cupboard with an unvented hot water cylinder. A hatch in the master bedroom ceiling provides access to the loft space where there is partial boarding providing plenty of additional storage, and a light for convenience.

Outside, the south facing rear garden is charming, private and fully-enclosed making it safe for both children and pets. There is a large level area of lawn bordered by mature beds well-stocked with plants, shrubs and bushes, including bamboo, and there are terraces of slate-paving and timber decking, making a wonderful private venues for entertaining guests, be it alfresco dining or a barbecue, or sharing a bottle of wine in the summer sunshine, overlooking the beautiful neighbouring ancient orchard. There are a number of small trees and a gate at the side of the property providing alternative access to the driveway and a log store.

This is a fabulous family home in the heart of a friendly village community, within the conservatory area, close to a superb country pub, and is only a ten-minute drive from the A38 to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5.

the floorplan…

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the location… Ilsington is ideally situated to take advantage of the beautiful surrounding countryside. The keen walker will find much of interest along the quiet lanes and footpaths, which weave their way through the landscape and up to the rugged uplands of the moor. Amenities to be found in Ilsington include a public house, primary school, village shop and in the centre the parish church. The nearby towns of Bovey Tracey, Ashburton and Newton Abbot, provide all the necessary amenities for day to day living. Exeter, Devon's principal city and economic centre is approximately 15 miles to the North, via the A38 arterial route, linking Exeter and Plymouth.

Shopping Village shop: approx. 350 ft Town centre: Bovey Tracey 4 miles Newton Abbot: 7.3 miles Supermarket: 4 miles Exeter: 18 miles

Relaxing Pub: approx. 20 ft Beach: Teignmouth 13.2 miles Swimming pool: Bovey Tracey 4 miles Dartmoor, Haytor: 0.5 mile

Travel Train station: Newton Abbot 7.4 miles Main travel link: A38 4 miles Airport: Exeter 21.6 miles

Schools Ilsington C of E Primary School: approx. 200 ft Stover School: 4.8 miles South Dartmoor Community College: 4.4 miles

Please check Google maps for exact distances and travel times. Property postcode: TQ13 9RG how to get there…

From Bovey Tracey take the B3387 and follow the signs for Haytor. Just before reaching the tor, take the left hand turn, sign posted Ilsington and follow the road down into the village taking the second turning on the right towards the school and the property can be found at the end of the road on the left.

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