5 bed barn conversion for sale

Tettaridge Barton, St. Giles-On-The-Heath, Launceston, Cornwall PL15

This barn known as South Barn is located amongst a cluster of similar barns at the end of a private lane in the heart of the Carey Valley on the Cornwall and Devon border. It was converted we believe in 2003 and retains a wealth of original features throughout including exposed stonework, wooden floors, beamed ceilings and slate cills. Our clients have resided at the property since 2015 and during that time have made many further improvements and modifications to the home.

Internally, the accommodation includes a split-level welcoming entrance hall that has under floor heating. Our clients have removed a couple of internal walls allowing the hallway to flow naturally into the kitchen which is a sociable and airy space. This dual aspect room has been completely updated and features a centre island which is substantial with room for at least eight place settings. The kitchen is used daily for dining and comes alive during times of family celebration. The worktops are laminated and have matching up stands. There are light charcoal coloured cupboards with corner carousel units and an attractive painted brick fireplace with cupboards featuring an integrated Stoves range style oven and electric induction hob. Included in the sale is an American style fridge, separate freezer and a dishwasher. There is ceramic flooring and both suspended and recessed downlighting. The utility room has a WC within it and a further range of high quality units and plumbed spaces for necessary appliances. The reception rooms comprise of a sitting room which is spacious having double doors to the outside, the stand out feature is the painted brick and wooden fireplace which has an inset wood burning stove.

The family room has a favourable south facing orientation and a light well flooding the room with natural light. There is luxury vinyl flooring, stunning vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors which access the rear garden. The family room leads through to the dual aspect workshop which has a polycarbonate roof, glazed sides and is currently used as a formal dining room. The adjacent games room has an external door and both the workshop and games room has potential (subject to obtaining all necessary consents) to collectively become an annexe or work from home space. Concluding the ground floor is the fifth bedroom suite which has an en-suite shower room/WC with a double shower and plenty of built in storage.

On the first floor, the long landing has access to all four remaining bedrooms. The second principal bedroom has a range of built in wardrobes and an overhead storage platform. The en-suite bathroom/WC has a shower over the bath. Bedroom two has an en-suite shower room/WC and wardrobe and the remaining two bedrooms have built in wardrobes and share use of the large family bathroom/WC which has a separate shower cubicle and tiled walls. The playroom is very flexible and useful, could be used as an occasional bedroom and has slightly restricted headroom. The rooms on the first floor all have vaulted ceilings with the use in some rooms of roof windows.

South barn benefits from oil fired central heating and external windows are a mixture of wood and UPVC varieties.

The property is approached via a private and shared lane that leads to the gravelled courtyard area where there is parking and turning for many vehicles. A detached outbuilding incorporates a double garage with double doors, power and light. There is an adjacent open wood store which could be enclosed. Two wrought iron pedestrian gates access the inner courtyard with its attractive stone pathway that leads to the front door. There is an electric vehicle point. From the main courtyard a five bar gate opens into the gardens which are level and found at the rear. On the southerly side they receive the best of the sun and there are far reaching views over the Carey Valley and the surrounding countryside. On the far-right hand side Launceston town can be found in the distance. The garden is well enclosed and mainly lawned with a gravelled path leading to the patio. At the side there is a further patio area which is sheltered and paved being perfect for barbequing. There is clothes drying space and outside power connected.

The property is found within four miles from Launceston town in the valley of the River Carey which is close to its confluence to the river Tamar on the Devon/Cornwall border and about two miles from the West Devon village of Lifton. The village of Lifton which has a traditional range of facilities such as a Village Post Office and Stores, a County Primary School, a Doctors Surgery, Petrol Filling Station, Hotels and Public Houses.

Further comprehensive shopping, commercial and recreational facilities can be located in either Launceston or the Devon Stannary Town of Tavistock (12.5 miles). There are a number of private Schools with Shebbear College (Beaworthy), St Joseph’s (Launceston) and Mount Kelly College (Tavistock) with some schools having bus services with pick up and drop off points a few steps from the property.

Excellent transport links can be found in the Cathedral City of Exeter by road, rail and air (Exeter International Airport) which is about 40 miles distant (and can be reached in approximately 45 minutes or so). The A30 dual carriageway can be reached in less than 5 minutes. The Continental Ferryport and City of Plymouth is approximately 27 miles distant and has regular cross channel services to France and Spain.
From Launceston Town Centre proceed down the A388 (St Thomas Road). Upon reaching the roundabout at Newport take the right hand turning following the road along going straight ahead at the next mini roundabout heading up Dutson Road. Continue passing Homeleigh Garden Centre on the right hand side. Take the right hand turning signposted Lifton and continue along this road where the lane to the property will be found on the right hand side marked by a Fine and Country For Sale Board. Continue down the lane where the entrance to South Barn with be identified straight ahead.

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Entrance Hall

Kitchen/Dining Room

4.06m max x 8.76m max

Utility Room (2.8m x 2.18m)

Family Room (6m x 5.36m)

(3.45m x 6m)

Garmes Room (2.92m x 5.49m)

Sitting Room

4.85m max x 6.8m max

Bedroom 5 (4.93m x 3.89m)

En-Suite (4.45m x 1.85m)

Bedroom 1

4.85m max x 4.34m max

En-Suite (4.37m x 1.83m)

Bedroom 2

4.06m max x 3.94m max

En-Suite (0.91m x 2.84m)

Bedroom 3 (3.58m x 3.23m)

Bedroom 4 (2.95m x 3.45m)

Bathroom/WC (3.58m x 3.23m)

Play Room (2.74m x 5.18m)

Double Garage (5.64m x 4.27m)

Open Store (2.36m x 4.27m)

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Council Tax

G: Torridge District Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with the selling agent.