This property is no longer on the market
2 bedroom barn conversion
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- In an idyllic, unspoilt position in Dartmoor National Park
- Surrounded by ancient oak woodland
- Beautifully presented throughout
- Flexible-use outbuilding and garage
- Nearly an acre of garden
- Stylish and tasteful interiors
A bright entrance hall leads through to a good-sized sitting room with a newly-installed cast iron Yeoman electric range within an exposed stone wall surround, plus a dual aspect including a glass door that opens out onto the gardens, welcoming plenty of natural light. The kitchen and breakfast room has attractive shaker-style units, oak worktops, a butler sink, an electric two oven Aga and ample space for a large family dining table. An oak stairway leads you upstairs to two well-presented double bedrooms, both of which include plenty of built-in storage and feature attractive exposed timber beams and stonework. The first floor accommodation is completed by a family bathroom.
Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council.
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations.
Council Tax: Band D.
Right of Way: The property has a right of access over 2 Foxworthy Barns to get to the water meter.
Tenure: Freehold.
The property is accessed via a long driveway which leads to the side of the cottage and to the detached, timber-framed garage and workshop. The outbuilding also houses a utility space, a sauna, a WC and a mezzanine level for further storage and provides exciting development potential subject to the necessary consents. The property occupies approximately 0.8 acres, near to the River Bovey. The enclosed front garden is south-west facing and includes an area of lawn and terracing providing an ideal space for al fresco dining and entertaining and for soaking up the views and tranquility. To the rear of the cottage, the garden extends up the hillside with a grassy meadow and a variety of mature trees, which back onto peaceful, sheltered ancient oak woodland.
3 Foxworthy Barns is located in a stunning rural Dartmoor setting, surrounded by rolling hills and enchanting ancient woodland. Miles of unspoilt countryside can be explored direct from the property which is protected from development by the National Park; a highly-sought after rarity in modern times.
The village of Manaton is nearby and has a strong community with its church, parish hall and pub, while the market town of Bovey Tracey lies just seven miles to the south-east. The town has a selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés, plus a twice-monthly farmer’s market. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, while golf is available at Stover and Bovey Castle. The bustling market town of Newton Abbot is just 11 miles away offering a wider selection of amenities and facilities. Primary schooling is available in the surrounding villages, while the towns of secondary schools can be found in Moretonhampstead, Ashburton and Newton Abbot. The A38 Devon Expressway is eight miles from the property, providing easy access towards Plymouth to the south, and Exeter to the north. Newton Abbot Station provides direct services to Exeter and to London Paddington in 2 hours 30 minutes.
Property information from this agent
Places of interest
See more properties like this:
*DISCLAIMER
Property reference EXE220319. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. OnTheMarket.com makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and OnTheMarket.com has no control over the content provided by the agent or developer. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Strutt & Parker - Exeter.
OnTheMarket may have applied supplementary data to this property listing, including:
Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on November 14, 2022
Broadband speed is measured in megabits per second, with the number returned showing how fast the connection is. Each reading is based on the highest predicted speed of any major broadband network for services that deliver the download speeds. The following are the different readings that we may display:
Basic: Up to 30 Mbit/s
Super-fast: Between 30 Mbit/s and 300 Mbit/s
Ultra-fast: Over 300 Mbit/s
The data is updated three times a year. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed. For more information, see: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/about-checker#Answer_0_2
Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on November 14, 2022
Mobile signal predictions are provided by the four UK mobile network operators: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Predictions can vary significantly from the coverage you may actually experience as a result of local factors (especially terrain). Ofcom has tested the actual coverage provided in various locations around the UK to help ensure that these predictions are reasonable. The values shown against a property can be broken down as follows:
Clear: No bars, no signal predicted
Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
Energy Performance data and Internal floor area
Any supplementary data should not be relied upon as forming part of any property particulars and OnTheMarket cannot be held responsible for any incorrectness in this data. See here for more information.