5 bedroom barn conversion

Dating back to the early 17th century when the earlier, neighbouring
farmhouse was modernised and enlarged, Lower Rill Barn was built as a
threshing barn on a west to east axis to catch the wind. It is situated on the
side of a valley formed by a tributary of the River Batherm and is constructed
of local stone under a slate roof.
When the barn was converted its hillside position enabled the architect to
create a two storey home with the ground floor on a higher level taking full
advantage of the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside.
The design also incorporates tall windows and architectural rooflights that
not only take in the views but allow the interior to be filled with natural light.
Overall, the accommodation extends to over 2,500 sq ft with the reception
accommodation filling the upper floor. The hub of the design is undoubtedly
the superb, single family living space, formed within the upper part and roof
space of the original barn and accommodating a living room with separate
seating and dining areas alongside a fully fitted kitchen area. The room is
wonderfully light and airy with a light-coloured, engineered oak floor under a
vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Also on are the upper ground floor
are a cosier sitting room with a wood-burning stove and the adjacent study.

All the bedrooms and bathrooms, bar the cloakroom off the hall, are
accommodated on the lower ground floor. The principal bedroom has its
own en suite shower room, fitted wardrobes (one of which containing the hot
water tank) and windows on two sides including French windows that open to
a Juliet balcony, with views out over the surrounding countryside.
At the opposite end of the barn is the guest bedroom, which also has an
en suite shower room. Between them and sharing the family bathroom are
three further bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are cleverly separated by a
folding, dividing wall enabling the two rooms to be combined.

Garden & grounds
Lower Rill Barn is approached off a country lane and via a gravel driveway
to a gravel parking area beside the barn, with plenty of parking space for
several vehicles. Paved and gravel terracing extends around one side
and behind the barn providing a wonderful space for outside dining and
entertaining, with a flight of steps leading to an area of lawn.
Given that the barn has only recently been converted, the garden and area
surrounding the barn are presented as a “blank canvas” for the new owners
to put their own stamp on it.
Beyond the garden are about 2.5 acres of lush pasture enclosed in a
single paddock by stock-proof fencing with sections of field hedging and a
scattering of native broadleaf trees. In all the garden and grounds extend to
about 3 acres (1.21 hectares).

Lower Rill Farm is Grade II listed (List Entry No. 1306878) and, although the farmhouse itself the only building
noted in the listing, Lower Rill Barn is deemed as being within the curtilage of a listed building. There is planning
permission in place for a garage and additional agricultural building if someone desired.

Lower Rill Barn is set amidst unspoilt, rolling countryside, just under a mile
from the small village of Shillingford. The village, due to its small size, has
no facilities bar a village hall but the nearby pretty town of Bampton
(2 miles) has a wide range of local shops and businesses catering for most
immediate day to day needs including two convenience stores, two popular
pubs, a hotel along with a selection of high quality eateries and GP and
veterinary surgeries. It is also home to a beautiful 15th century church.
The beautiful market town of Bampton is a well respected and thriving
community.
Tiverton is the commercial and administrative centre of the Mid Devon
district and has an excellent and wide variety of shops and local business
with good, nearby transport links. Lower Rill Barn benefits from being within
the catchment area for the renowned Blundell's School.
The A361, A396 and J27 M5 are all wit