Old Aish Barn is a rare gem among modern properties. This detached home boasts plenty of living space and sits within its own private grounds. A series of stock-fenced acres and agricultural buildings add to the allure of this delightful dwelling. You'll also enjoy a picturesque view of the surrounding farmland that changes with each season.

Beyond the entrance gates, one is awestruck by the residence's impressive stature; its mix of stone and render, combined with its majestic thatch roof, gives the appearance of grandeur as you meander down the gravel driveway. It soon becomes clear that the home is nestled on the sloping Devonshire bank that meets the private gardens.

The residence boasts an abundance of amenities, including a man-made lake populated by koi fish, circa 13.4 acres of pasture, a building with planning permission to generate income or serve as an auxiliary dwelling, and a multitude of spacious outbuildings, just to name a few.

On the interior, this dwelling offers an abundance of space over its three floors, amounting to a total of 2,860 sqft. Bedrooms occupy the top and bottom levels, with social areas on the middle floor.

Description;
In simple terms, Old Aish Barn is an awe-inspiring, distinctive dwelling located at the heart of its own estate in the tranquil countryside of Devonshire. With the potential to offer between three to five bedrooms, multiple reception areas, grand and immaculately groomed gardens, and a substantial area of pastureland available for use either as a small holding or for social boundaries, plus sizeable outbuildings and stables, it is a template for a ready-to-go equestrian property.

Upon arrival, privacy is instantly perceptible as you drive through the wide wooden gates and along the driveway, bordered by majestic trees and stone posts. The home comes into full view as it slowly appears, grand and graceful in its stonework, blending subtly with its thatched roof. As you park up in front of the triple garage, the abode appears even bigger.

The house is accessible from five entry points; through the ground floor kitchen, or via the kitchen, landing, living room or sitting room on the 'middle' level. As you enter through the kitchen and breakfast room, the combination of contemporary and characterful aesthetics comes to the fore, with a modern kitchen concealed beneath thick wooden beams, accompanied by an island for a quick bite. Adjacent to the kitchen lies a spacious pantry for additional storage. The kitchen overlooks the secluded backyard and its ornamental lake, teeming with Koi. A short walk from the kitchen lies the dining room which is well-proportioned and offers suitable space to host the family, as well as being ready to become an expansive kitchen and dining area for more sociable meals.

On the landing, access to the rest of the house is readily available. Of particular note are the living room and sitting room. The sitting room nearly 16ft squared and can lend itself to a host of possibilities, whilst the living room has a cosy feel thanks to the exposed beams, stone work and woodburner.

Upstairs, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and the third bedroom/dressing room are present. The master bedroom is reached by a centralized staircase, and includes an en-suite shower room and walk-in dressing room. The second double bedroom faces the back of the property and includes an en-suite bathroom. The room dividing the two is currently being used as a dressing room or can be transformed into a third bedroom if desired.

The ground floor of the abode is especially fascinating, as it has the capacity to become a separate, self-contained apartment with its own bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and spacious living room, perfect for relatives or an income opportunity.

Outbuildings;
The outbuildings at Old Aish Barn are undeniably a significant drawcard. Briefly, there are two American-style barns, an open front barn, a secondary stable mostly utilized for gardening supplies, as well as a building with existing permission to be converted into additional lodgings or a triple garage and workshop.

One of the American-style barns (on the left) is an enviable stables and is still equipped with four 12x12ft and two 12x14ft stable blocks, as well as a feed and tack area near the entrance of the barn.

The second big American barn is an enormous structure, which is ideal for someone looking for a large storage space, workshop, or room for conversion. This barn has a mezzanine floor, granting additional storage on the upper level. Moreover, the barn is home to 22 solar panels that provide the home with a substantial amount of electricity, significantly decreasing the electricity bills.

There is also a secondary stable block as you can see located next to the large open barn, this is being used currently as a glorified shed due to the amount of space available. This would be perfect for a family who are in need of more stables, if the size already available are not enough!

The open fronted barn is just over 30ft wide, and nearly 18ft deep, lending itself to be made use of in an infinite amount of ways. Perfect for machinery that may be needed to maintain the approaching 13 acres of paddock just around the corner.

Acreage;
Old Aish Barn has circa 13.4 acres of ground to its disposal, that is split into four stock fenced paddocks. The first paddock comes in at circa 5.13 acres, located directly behind the large American barns. The second paddock is around 2.16 acres located below the largest paddock. Paddock number three comes in at circa 2.31 acres, while the paddock closest to the home is around 3.8 acres, which can be entered via a gate next to the barns!

The local farmer cuts all the hedge rows and maintains the surrounding grounds & acreage. The vendor himself has a gentleman's agreement with our local farmer.

The Garage Building;
This building currently has planning permission to create a one bedroom dwelling, subject to the relevant internal conversion that remain. There is potential to add a second bedroom if it is needed to increase the internal accommodation, subject to minor amendments. Such conversion offers an opportunity for additional income or dual accommodation. The foundations have been completed and only internal changes are necessary to produce an additional dwelling.

However, if desired, the garage can remain an open space, making it a great choice for a car enthusiast to turn it into a triple garage, an ideal workshop for a tradesperson, or a space for hobbies and games for the family.
The previous owner is to believed to have spent upwards of £60,000 on this so far...

Situated just on the outskirts of the idyllic Devonshire village of Petrockstowe, the property is within close proximity of the village and its amenities. Old Aish Barn lies on the upward approach towards the village, located on the right hand side concealed behind large wooden gates.

There is a thriving community as well as being near to the Tarka trail; which offers extensive walking, cycling and riding opportunities. The nearby market town of Hatherleigh is 4 miles from the village and benefits from a weekly market and range of local stores. Schools can be found at Hatherleigh and Merton for primary education. There is secondary education at Okehampton and Torrington. The private school of Shebbear is only 4 miles from the village.