Vaulted ceilings and unique character features throughout
Outbuilding with excellent development potential
Low maintenance front and rear gardens with stables
Quiet, rural position
EPC Rating - D
Description
Stunning, four-bedroom detached barn conversion | Vaulted ceilings and unique character features throughout | Outbuilding with excellent development potential | Low maintenance front and rear gardens with stables | Quiet, rural position | EPC Rating - D
Set in a rural position close to the village of Broadwoodwidger, The Old Granary presents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached barn conversion set on a generous plot and steeped in character. The Old Granary enjoys a wonderful aspect with the front and rear gardens facing to East and West respectively. The private and enclosed front garden capitalises on the evening sun making it the ideal spot for al fresco dining; whilst to the rear, the property enjoys the morning sun.
The property retains many character features throughout including exposed beams and stonework, and briefly comprises of the following: open plan kitchen / dining room, large triple aspect living room, utility room, study, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Externally, the property boasts parking for several vehicles, gardens to the front and rear, stables and a barn with significant potential for conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate the unique charm, character and potential of this exceptional property.
LOCATION Occupying a rural position near the villages of Broadwoodwidger, St. Giles-On-The-Heath and Lifton which provide a range of local facilities including shops, post office, primary schools and public houses. The dramatic North Cornish coast with its sandy beaches and surfing hotspots is a short distance away and in the opposite direction are the wide-open spaces for walking and riding upon Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. To the South are the hidden treasures of the Tamar Valley steeped in the 18th century mining history. Roadford Reservoir is nearby with its lakeside café and water sports centre. The former market town of Launceston is the nearest town, providing a full range of social, recreational and shopping facilities. There are good private schools at Launceston, Tavistock and Truro. The A30 spine road enables prompt access throughout Cornwall and Devon and links with the M5 motorway network eastwards at Exeter (a further 37 miles) which provides good road, rail and airport links throughout the country.
ACCOMMODATION Entrance via wooden door into: -
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM Open plan kitchen / dining room with half height feature exposed stone wall. Triple aspect room with windows and doors to front, side and rear elevation. Range of base and eye level units with worksurface above. Bealfast sink with mixer tap. Space for integrated fridge and dishwasher. Electric cooker. Range cooker. Space for large dining table and furniture. Underfloor heating. Slate flooring.
HALLWAY Access to all rooms on the first floor. Loft hatch access. Carpeted.
LIVING ROOM Large, triple aspect living room with double doors to front and rear elevation and window to side elevation. Doors to front elevation give access to a raised seating area with steps down to the front garden. Inset multi-fuel log burner with exposed stone surround. Space for suite of living room furniture. Vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams. Radiator. Wooden flooring.
BEDROOM FOUR Window to rear elevation. Built-in wardrobes. Loft hatch. Radiator. Carpeted.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Suite of low level W.C., hand wash basin with separate stainless steel taps and electric shower with glass shower screen and detachable showerhead. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring.
UTILITY ROOM Window to side elevation. Range of base and eye-level units with tiled surround and inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Large storage cupboards with shelving and further storage above. Space for washing machine / tumble dryer. Laminate floor.
STUDY Window to rear elevation. Space for large desk and office chair. Radiator. Carpeted.
Stairs go down to ground floor: -
HALLWAY Access to all rooms on the ground floor. Under stair storage cupboard. Carpeted. Radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM Windows and double doors to rear elevation giving access to the rear garden. Space for a double bed with a suite of bedroom furniture. Exposed wooden beams. Wooden flooring. Radiator.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Obscure window to front elevation. Suite of low level W.C., hand wash basin with stainless steel mixer tap and storage below. Electric shower with detachable showerhead and glass shower screen. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO Window to side elevation and double doors to rear elevation giving access to the rear garden. Space for a double bed. Built-in wardrobes. Exposed wooden beam. Wooden flooring. Radiator.
MAIN BATHROOM Obscure window to front elevation. Suite of low level W.C., hand wash basin with stainless steel mixer tap and storage below. Shower with detachable showerhead and glass shower screen. Radiator. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM THREE Windows and double doors to rear elevation giving access to rear garden. Exposed wooden beam. Wooden flooring. Radiator.
OUTSIDE Set away from the road, the property is approached by a shared lane giving access to a gravelled parking area providing parking for several vehicles. The private and enclosed front garden is chiefly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance and bordered by mature shrubs. In addition to this, there is a patio area and further raised seating area capitalising on the evening sun. This is accessible from both the kitchen and living room effectively extending the living accommodation in the summer months.
Accessed via a pathway to the side of the property the rear has a large patio surrounded by stone chippings, well established shrubs and flower beds, as well as access to the stables and barn. These both offer great storage and potential for further development subject to planning.
BARN A detached barn offering huge potential for development into an annexe, holiday let or further living accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
STABLES Water and electric connection.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating. An oil fired “Range Cooker” runs the central heating and hot water in combination with an immersion heater to supplement this. Fibre broadband connection.
AGENTS NOTE The vendor has informed us the track leading to the property is owned by a local farmer but is maintained under an informal agreement by “The Old Granary” and four neighbouring properties.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge district council
COUNCIL TAX BAND C
EE RATING D.
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EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
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