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Garden Barn Combeinteignhead | Newton Abbot | Devon | TQ12 4RE Garden Barn
An exciting and beautifully converted barn, the origins of which we understand from the current owners dates back to the 18th century. The conversion has been completed with much thought and flair, using the highest quality materials including slate and oak floors, oak doors, staircase and window sills, the result being in contemporary home, yet retaining much of the barns character, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation with a versatility to suit the modern family. This lovely home is situated within the pretty village of Combeinteignhead nestling on the banks of the Teign Estuary.
The village lies within the civil parish of Haccombe with Combe, between Newton Abbot and Shaldon and in close proximity of the River Teign. Despite this closeness to the river, the name Combeinteignhead is not derived from it. In the Domesday Book the district contained thirteen manors which totalled an area of ten hides and the whole area was know as the ‘Ten Hide’, which was later corrupted to Teignhead through the influence of the river name. Today the village has a strong sense of community including two very popular local inns offering real ales and good food. Local facilities include a village hall, historical church and sailing club and at the neighbouring village of Stokeinteignhead there is a school and local shop. Leisure activities available including cricket, water sports, walking and cycling, while the beach at Maidencoombe is just a short drive, as well are the beaches in Shaldon, Teignmouth, with Torbay being a few miles. The A380 is within easy reach providing good access to the A38 and M5. The nearby town of Newton Abbot provides good mainline railway links to London Paddington with Exeter Airport also being within easy reach. Comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the nearby cities of Exeter and Plymouth.
This individual home offers a wealth of accommodation including sitting room with large fireplace housing wood burning stove, a spacious triple aspect family kitchen/dining room with day living, a study, laundry, cloakroom and guest suite on the ground floor, with four double bedrooms all with en suite facilities on the first floor.
A particular feature of this beautiful home is the stunning garden of approximately 1 acre, which include peaceful seating areas to relax or entertain friends and family, a tennis court, fruit and vegetable gardens, children play area and a babbling brook, all resulting in a wonderful backdrop to this lovely home. ACCOMMODATION A delightful spacious hallway with slate floors and oak staircase give access to the accommodation including on the ground floor a cloakroom, boiler room and laundry room.
The Sitting Room is a peaceful dual aspect room, with French doors leading out into the front terrace and large fireplace housing a wood burning stove.
The Kitchen/Dining/Living Room is the heart of this character home and being triple aspect it is both light and spacious with a vaulted ceiling. The well appointed kitchen houses a four oven electric Aga and a large walk in larder with wooden shelving. The living/dining area has French doors leading out into the garden.
The spacious study with French doors and a guest bedroom with an en suite wetroom completes the ground floor.
On the first floor are three family double bedrooms all with en suite facilities, two of which having built in wardrobes. In addition the dual aspect master bedroom offers light and spacious accommodation with a vaulted ceiling and a Juliet balcony. A deep silled window offers views overlooking the gardens giving the room a very peaceful ambiance. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a large shower cubicle, free standing bath, w.c and ‘his and hers’ hand basins.
Outside A detached barn is currently used as garage and storage, but would be ideal to convert into guest/holiday accommodation subject to the necessary permissions.
The gardens are a true delight and a credit to owners both past and present. French doors from the living/dining room open to a paved terrace fringed by wisteria offering a super area for al fresco entertaining or for relaxing and just enjoying the view of the grounds with the sounds of a brook ambling through the lawns. The gardens offer areas of interest including grass pathways inviting you to meander and enjoy the perfusion of mature shrubs and tress including rhododendron, azaleas, acers, and viburnums. There are various sheltered areas throughout the gardens providing all year round colour and places to just sit and enjoy the peace and tranquillity.
Directions From the A38 (Besigheim Way) proceed to the Penn Inn roundabout, take the first exit for Combeingteignhead along the Shaldon Road. Continue into the village and at the junction with Coombe Garage turn right and following the road passing the pub on the right, carry on towards the edge of the village and the barn can be found on the right, identified by stone steps on the wall on the property.
Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 22.05.14 Tel 01626 818094 Fine & Country Torbay 50 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AE