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Cawsand Barn, South Zeal, Dartmoor EX20 Cawsand Barn Is a Beautifully Presented Family Home in the Heart of This Desirable Village Cawsand Barn, South Zeal, Dartmoor EX20 Cawsand Barn is a beautifully presented family home in the heart of this desirable village. 4 2 Exeter 19.4 miles (London Paddington 2 hours 10 minutes), Chagford 6.2 miles, Okehampton 4.9 miles (All distances and times are approximate) Polizzi’s Endsleigh Hotel and Gidleigh Park. A full range much of what Devon has to offer. In addition the South Situation of retail, commercial and leisure amenities can be found Hams which is famous for its beaches and sailing is readily Cawsand Barn has a central location in the thriving village in the Cathedral City of Exeter, around 19.4 miles away. accessible, as well as the rugged and unspoilt coastline of South Zeal, and is within easy walking distance of the Plymouth is some 35 miles away, with a good selection of to the north with some of the best beaches in the county, primary school, the village shop and post office, and two sporting amenities including yachting marinas. Dartmoor many of which are renowned for surfing and there are village pubs (one being The Oxenham Arms, a former 12th National Park itself is renowned for the diversity of its miles of walking along the South-West Coastal Footpath. Century monastery). Just a few minutes from the door, you countryside as well as the many various sporting and The area is also renowned for fishing on the Rivers Taw can be on the footpaths up towards Dartmoor’s Cosdon recreational activities available within its vicinity. Exeter and Torridge. There is also outstanding walking and riding Beacon, or wild swimming at Shilly Pool. Airport is about 35 minutes’ drive from the house and nearby and also wild swimming available on the Moor. offers an excellent number of domestic and international For golfers there are many courses on Dartmoor and the South Zeal is close to Chagford, Throwleigh and flights, including two flights per day to London City south coast including Bovey Castle and Thurlestone both Moretonhampstead, home to many independent Airport (1 hour). Exeter St. David’s station provides regular of which offer excellent facilities. There is a primary school restaurants, and coffee shops. mainline services to London Paddington (from 2 hours 10 in the village, and a secondary school in Okehampton, with There is a large Waitrose supermarket at Okehampton minutes). The A30 dual carriageway is within easy reach South Zeal on the bus route. Nearby there are a range of and the popular town of Tavistock is about 18 miles away from the house and connects with the M5 motorway at excellent state and independent schools including Mount Exeter, linking to the wider national motorway network. with an excellent selection of local shops. The area offers Kelly, The Exeter School and The Maynard. Further afield some exceptional facilities including restaurants at Olga Cawsand Barn is ideally located to take advantage of is Blundells at Tiverton. Description Cawsand Barn is a lovely barn conversion which has been refurbished to a high standard and also benefits from an attractive garden and off street parking. There is excellent reception space including a well arranged kitchen breakfast room and separate sitting room with a wood burner. In addition there is a generous master suite and 2-3 further bedrooms. This combined with its central village location makes this a highly desirable home. Gardens and Grounds There is an attractive view from the garden of Cosdon Beacon and it is ideal for family life. There is also a garden shed which Planning is ideal for storage. Dartmoor National Park Authority, BoveyTracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JQ Services Telephone: 01626 832093 Mains water, mains electricity. Viewing Local Authority Strictly by appointment only with agents Knight Frank Tel: 01392 423111 Council Services West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0BZ Directions (Postcode EX20 2JZ) Telephone: 01822 813600 Head into the centre of the village passing the Oxenham Arms pub on your right. Take the next right and Cawsand Barn is on the right hand side. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 139.6 sq m / 1,503 sq ft This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Cawsand Barn Ground Floor Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.” First Floor Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. Exeter Branch 19 Southernhay East Mark Proctor Exeter, EX1 1QD 01392 848 842 knightfrank.co.uk [email protected] Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (**information**) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Particulars dated October 2019. Photographs dated October 2019. .
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