A unique and impressive converted barn finished to an exact standard, enjoying a wonderful semi-rural setting with uninterrupted countryside views.

Description

Tenament Barns is a superb converted barn which has been tastefully converted by the current owners. This unique home offers excellent accommodation, enjoying a wealth of period features which have been retained during the build process, yet benefiting from modern techniques and great eco credentials, including an air source heat pump.

Inside, the ground floor offers great flexibility with the kitchen/dining room clearly being the heart of the home – perfect for family life or entertaining. There is ample space for a generous dining table and the kitchen is fully equipped with a range of appliances. Double doors lead out onto the west facing garden and terrace where there is a wonderful long distant countryside view. An impressive glazed walkway connects the kitchen/dining room to a second reception room or study. From this room there is a staircase leading to a delightful double bedroom with floor to ceiling windows framing the views and an en suite shower room.

The sitting room measures 33.4ft x 16.6ft, this is a superb space which is flooded with natural light alongside a set of bi fold doors leading out onto the garden. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a useful utility room, entrance hall and cloakroom.

Stairs from the sitting room rise to the first floor to a charming landing with exposed timbers, there are a further three double bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a family bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside is delightful, Tenament Barns is approached by a private drive providing ample parking for numerous cars. The gardens and grounds extend to about 1.72 acres in total with further land available by separate negotiation. The grounds are predominantly grass with a feature wildlife pond on the northern boundary. There are remains of an old barn which has been tastefully renovated to create a private walled kitchen garden or something similar.

Outbuildings include a detached garage/store with vehicular access.

Location

Tenament Barns is situated on the edge of the charming rural village of Bondleigh, in the West Devon district. Bondleigh lies between North Tawton and Winkeligh, just off the A3124 which is a link road providing easy access to the A30 at Whiddon Down. The village of Bondleigh itself is positioned on the River Taw, an impressive and renowned Devon river rising on Dartmoor flowing through the Devon countryside to Barnstaple and into the Bristol Channel. North Tawton, just over two miles south, is a small market town full of day to day amenities including independent shops and cafés, post offices, highly regarded pubs, pharmacies and much more.

Okehampton, 9.9 miles south, is a larger town offering a full complement of facilities including Waitrose and other supermarkets, leisure centres, restaurants and many retail outlets. There is a good range of schooling within convenient distances from Tenament Barns. There is a primary school in North Tawton as well as further primary options in Okehampton and Crediton. Okehampton and Crediton also offer secondary schooling whilst there is a number of private schooling options in Exeter as well as Shebbear College, near Beaworthy. Communications are good with easy access to the A30, joining the M5 at Exeter. The nearest rail option is at Lapford (5 miles east) which joins a mainline at Exeter offering daily trains to London in just over two hours.

Square Footage: 2,744 sq ft



Directions

From Whiddon Down, off the A30, follow signs for the A3124. Follow the A3124 for approximately 5 miles and at the junction, proceed straight ahead, crossing the A3072, heading towards North Tawton. Continue through North Tawton and at the square, take a right turn onto Market Street. Follow the road for appox. 2 miles which will lead into the village of Bondleigh. Upon arriving in Bondleigh, turn right at the crossroads and continue up the hill for approx. 1 mile Tenament Barns will be found on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Crediton about 12.7 miles Exeter about 19.5 miles Okehampton about 9.9 miles

Services : Mains water and electricity
Air source heat pump
Private drainage – sewage treatment plant installed 2022