Stone Barn was acquired by our clients back in 2002 with the conversion completed in 2008. The work was undertaken with great skill to preserve the fabric of the building and retain a wealth of character indicative of its age and architecture. Such features throughout the interior include exposed brick and stonework, beams including many stunning vaulted ceilings, slate and wood flooring. It has sustainable utilities with rainwater harvesting, solar PV, solar thermal and a ground source heat pump. The highly spacious and flexible spaces with the split level accommodation would suit those with limited mobility. The detached games room has its own kitchen and toilet facilities and supports the barns flexibility to be able to suit many buyer’s needs. The attractive private gardens are extensive and focus on the surrounding views. The highly efficient and environmentally friendly lifestyle complement the wildlife rich surrounding landscape which epitomises biodiversity at its finest. As a holiday home, this barn would tick many boxes when seeking a perfect destination in which to escape from it all and re-charge from busy day to day life.

The farmhouse kitchen/dining room is superior in size and has room for a large formal dining table. It has a range of matching units and display shelving with an integrated dishwasher and an impressive electric range style oven which has an extractor canopy over. The room has a slate floor and modern lighting. An attractive fireplace recess with inset a dual fuel burner divides the kitchen/dining room from the raised triple aspect lounge which has French doors which open out onto the front patio. The lounge is a spacious room and has stairs which ascend to the first floor.

There are five bedrooms in total. On the first floor are the two main bedrooms, both of which have en-suite facilities. The master bedroom is again triple aspect and has a wardrobe and en-suite shower room/WC. Bedroom two is very similar in shape and size and is dual aspect with a wardrobe and slightly smaller en-suite facility. Both rooms are separated by the landing, all of which have reclaimed wooden flooring. The remaining bedrooms are located on the ground floor and are all large enough to accommodate double beds and like the first floor have stunning ‘A’ frame beams giving each room a real feel of volume and stature. Bedroom four has further light which is generated through a roof window. The whole of the ground floor bedrooms are flexible and therefore if preferred any of the rooms could provide a separate reception, hobbies or study space if needed for when on longer holiday breaks as the barn benefits from superfast broadband. There is a bathroom/WC with a large claw foot bath and adjacent is a shower room/WC with a shower cubicle. Both of these rooms have tiled floors.

One of the real advantages of this holiday home is the detached games room. The substantial building which mirrors the architecture and attention to detail of the main barn is highly flexible and has plenty of character. In the past this has been used as a classroom where our client has been educating the nearby school pupils about conservation in this wonderful environment. When used for that purpose the kitchen area and toilet facilities including a separate disabled facility were invaluable. There is plenty of scope for this building to be used for many differing purposes and is a key ingredient to the holiday home.

During conversion, our clients took the time and trouble to ensure that the barn benefitted from sustainable environmentally friendly features commensurate with its delightful location. These include the rainwater harvesting from the roof which provides the water for flushing the toilets, feeding the washing machine and the outside taps. This system is automatically topped up when needed by mains water and has storage of about 5,000 litres. The PV solar array is a 4 KW system and feeds into the grid providing an annual income, as well as serving the property. Stone Barn also has the benefit of a ground source heat pump which fuels the central heating system (which is underfloor) and a private drainage system also helps reduce typical household utility bills. The water is able to be heated in part through solar assistance.

Outside
The grounds are extensive at the home with outstanding views from the rear garden over the River Claw Valley. The gardens are mainly lawned, mature and feature a south facing patio area at the front which is perfect for outside dining during the warmer months. The inner courtyard area can also be used for relaxing in. The gardens are mostly very private and complement the location. Outside taps and small storage sheds are very useful. There is a hard standing providing off road parking for many vehicles.

Location
The property lies within 3.2 miles of the historic market town of Holsworthy in delightful Devon countryside in Clawton with a county primary school opposite the house. Holsworthy features both primary and secondary schools, a range of independent and national shops and business', medical centre and dentists. Bude, its beaches, canal and coast is just 12.5 miles away. The larger cities of Exeter at around 46 miles distant, Plymouth 36 miles distant and the North Devon regional centre of Barnstaple within approximately 31 miles all offer a wider range of educational, cultural and leisure facilities. At Launceston which is some 10.5 miles the A30 dual carriageway provides access to the M5 at Exeter and further on to the M4 at Bristol and west to the rest of Cornwall.
From Launceston proceed down the A388 (St Thomas Road). Upon reaching the roundabout at Newport turn right signposted Holsworthy, continuing along the A388 heading north towards Holsworthy. Continue through the hamlet of Dutson and on through the village of St Giles-On-The-Heath and Chapmans Well. Upon entering Clawton drop down into the village. Immediately before the Primary School turn right and proceed up a long track. Ensure that you keep right and continue up the track until it levels out. After a short distance Stone Barn will be found on the left hand side just after a Farmhouse.