Description
Predominantly 'off grid', a superb contemporary barn conversion with useful outbuildings and land. Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen, utility, cloakroom, snug and 4 double bedrooms (all en-suite). Very useful outbuildings including study/office, bar/entertaining room, car port and modern shed. Gardens, orchard, arable and pasture land. Total about 10.36 acres. EPC
Situation - Silcombe Barton is beautifully tucked away yet in a very easily accessible location between South Molton and Bishops Nympton and is nicely set within its own land. The village of Bishops Nympton is only a mile away and has a village hall, primary school, community shop and Post Office. The local market town of South Molton is only two miles and offers a good range of facilities and amenities including schooling to secondary level, a popular and award winning pannier market held on Thursdays and Saturdays and weekly livestock markets. The A361 (North Devon Link Road) bypasses the town and provides an excellent link to the regional centre of Barnstaple (12 miles) and Tiverton and the M5 (J 27) to the south east with a mainline connection at Tiverton Parkway on the London Paddington line.
Exmoor National Park is within easy reach by car and provides superb riding and walking facilities. The famous North Devon coast with its rugged coastline and excellent sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are also within easy driving distance.
Description - Skilfully completed in 2023, Silcombe Barton is a superb, contemporary barn conversion in a tucked away setting yet close to local centres. Of concrete block and timber framed construction with a cedar lapboard cladding, the property offers very spacious and beautifully presented accommodation throughout.
The dwelling is complemented by a superb range of adaptable outbuildings and a good holding of land.
Accommodation - The front door leads into the wide HALL which opens into the large open-plan LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM and KITCHEN with a superb outlook through wide, glazed bi-fold doors. The living area has a wood burning stove and the kitchen is superbly fitted with a modern range of contemporary style units with sink unit and integrated appliances including a wine fridge, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer and two LPG ovens. There is a matching island unit with 5 ring LPG hob. The UTILITY has a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer, LPG boiler and hot water cylinder. There is also a CLOAKROOM.
Off the hall is a cosier SNUG and TWO GROUND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOMS both with superbly appointed EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWERS ROOMS.
On the FIRST FLOOR there is a glass panelled GALLERIED LANDING overlooking the living accommodation. There are TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS with eaves storage and, also with superbly appointed EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMS.
Outside - The bi-fold doors lead out onto a large, paved terrace adjoining the conversion with a large, lawned area and orchard above.
Adjacent to the barn is a two-bay LOG STORE and a useful STUDY / OFFICE BUILDING with wood burning stove, power and light and a GREENHOUSE, There is also a timber-framed ENTERTAINMENT ROOM with timber bar, CLOAKROOM and STORE to the rear.
A large, open-fronted IMPLEMENT SHED/CAR PORT leads on to a very useful and adaptable open-fronted BARN/SHED.
The Land - The barn and buildings sit centrally within a block of gently sloping pasture and arable land, divided into two main enclosures. In total the property extends to about 10.36 ACRES.
Services - The property is predominantly 'off grid' with no mains services. Electricity is provided by a solar PV array with battery storage and back-up diesel generator. Water is from a borehole supply. LPG fired central heating (underfloor to the ground floor, radiators to the first floor). Drainage is to a mini treatment plant.
Mobile - Likely outside from all major providers (Ofcom).
Broadband - Standard available (Ofcom).
Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole-selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.
Directions - From South Molton take the B3227 eastwards toward Bish Mill whereupon take the right turn opposite The Mill Inn signed to Bishops Nympton and Rackenford. Continue up the hill and the entrance to the property will be seen on the left.
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