Shearing BarnBoreat Barton

Shearing Barn, Boreat Barton, High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9HP

Shearing Barn,Boreat Barton

A quality conversion of a period stone barn set in 4 Acres &enjoying fine views

Guide price £645,000

Features of property•  Reception Hall, Cloakroom•  Sitting Room, Family Room•  Study, Utility,•  Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room•  4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms•  Could suit dual occupation•  Grounds of 4 Acres•  Gardens/Paddocks/PondSITUATION AND AMENTIESThe property forms one of an original grouping of four formerperiod estate buildings centred around a communal court yard.Shearing Barn enjoys breathtaking far reaching views over opencountryside, yet village amenities are within 5 minutes' drive. Thevillage offers primary school, pubs, church, new community hall,Post Office, doctor's surgery, bus services and playing fields,football and cricket clubs, and a golf club at Libbaton. The townsof Barnstaple, South Molton and Torrington are all within easytravelling distance with easy access to the North Devon Link Roadwhich leads to the M5 at Junction 27. As the regional centreBarnstaple offers a excellent range of amenities including bothlocal and national high street shops, banks, leisure facilities,cinema, theatre, leisure centre and North Devon District Hospital.The national main railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter StDavids and further connecting services to London and beyond.The safe, sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Saunton andWoolacombe are all within about 40 minutes by car, as isExmoor.DESCRIPTIONA quality detached barn conversion which presents stoneelevations with double glazed windows beneath a slate roof. We

understand the barn was converted in 2004 and an extensionadded at the time. Original features include exposed beams,wooden floors and open vaulted ceilings. Unlike many other barnconversions, the property is extremely light and airy due togenerously proportioned rooms, with large windows and frenchdoors. Contemporary refinements have been skillfully blendedwith the original features and the 3 bath/shower rooms havebeen refitted within recent years to a high standard. The propertyis suitable as 1 large family residence, but could suit dualoccupation by parts of the same family given minor adaptations.The property is well presented and an internal inspection isstrongly recommended. Front door to entrance hall, which leadsinto the triple aspect Sitting Room, with corner stone fireplaceand fitted wood burner. Cloakroom, Dining Room which isdouble aspect and leads onto Kitchen/Breakfast room withexcellent range of pine units, topped by granite effect worksurfaces with a Belfast sink. Integrated appliances and aRangemaster incorporating electric ovens with gas hob aboveand extractor hood over. Cupboard having wall mounted LPGboiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Utility Room,similar units to kitchen. Plumbing for washing machine, space fortumble dryer. Family Room, a particularly bright & spacious roomwith glazed double doors to terrace. Study with glazed wall anddoors to terrace. Door to integral garage.First floor Landing, 4 Bedrooms off, 2 of which have en-suiteswith quality contemporary fittings. The same follows through inthe family bathroom. Outside, from the communal courtyard a 5bar gate with pillars leads to private driveway and ample parking/turning space and onto the integral garage which may besuitable for conversion to additional accommodation, subject to

planning permission. There is an enclosed courtyard gardenimmediately adjacent to the rear of the property, ideal foralfresco dining. Beyond the sweeping lawns, are 2 spring fedponds, 1 fish stocked with island and floating duck house,overlooked by a jetty. There are areas of copse, orchard, paddockand hard standing, all in all, the grounds provide an appropriatesetting and are bounded by fencing and Devon bank. To thefront there is a small strip of lawn, edged by a low retaining wall.SERVICESMains electricity and water. LPG metered central heating. Sharedprivate drainage.SPECIAL NOTEThe children's play equipment and light fittings are included.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with the selling agent.

DirectionsFrom Barnstaple, take the A377 towards Exeter, passing throughBishops Tawton and Chapelton. After Chapelton Sawmill, takethe next right signed Atherington and High Bickington. AtAtherington, proceed straight across the staggered crossroadstaking the B3217 towards High Bickington. Follow this road forabout 0.75 miles, just before entering the village turn sharp righton the corner and follow this lane. After short distance there is alow stone wall, with the signpost to Boreat Barton on the left.Turn into here and follow the drive down, as you enter thecourtyard, keep left to the Boreat Barton sign. Through the gapand Shearing Barn is ahead of you with private parking to rear.

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Shearing Barn, Boreat Barton, High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9HP

30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RPTel: 01271 322833Email: barnstaple@stags.co.uk