An exciting and very rare opportunity to purchase a two-storey barn conversion in the heart of the idyllic village of Stokeinteignhead. Close to the acclaimed village school, 12th century pub, village shop and 13th century church, and with a top terrace that provides exceptional views across to the surrounding hills. The property has split-level accommodation, with lots of cosy book corners and large windows allowing for a wealth of natural light as well as each room on the ground floor opening onto a south-facing terraced garden. The property has characterful accommodation throughout, requiring some updating to create a wonderful family home.

The ground floor has a welcoming 27ft drawing room with an impressive stone-surround fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove and sliding glass doors that open onto the terrace at the front of the house. Also on the ground floor is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, which also has sliding doors onto a patio area and space for a large family dining table. The kitchen has plenty of worktop space and storage in wooden units to base and wall level as well as a range cooker recessed into a brick-built fireplace. The adjoining utility room provides further space for storage and appliances and also provides a downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms including the generous principal bedroom, which has its own bathroom (with shower) and adjoining dressing room with built-in storage. The dressing room could be used as an additional bedroom, study or nursery room if required. The first floor also has a family bathroom, with a view to the hills.

General
Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water an drainage.
Council Tax: Band E
Right of Way: The property enjoys a right of way over the neighbours driveway to access a private parking space.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £425,000

There is a sequence of paved patio areas on three different levels at the front and side of the house, providing space in which to relax and dine al fresco. The patios are enclosed by stone and rendered walls and include various colourful border shrubs and hedgerows providing a degree of privacy. The property benefits from a private parking space and stunning views of the village from the secluded top terrace, which is a haven for birdsong.

The peaceful village of Stokeinteignhead, with its warm and thriving community, sits in a sought after position within easy reach of the beautiful Devon coastline and close to the small coastal town of Shaldon and the larger towns of Newton Abbot and Torquay. The village offers a good selection of day-to-day amenities including a 12th century country inn, village hall, shop, historic church and a popular primary school, while further amenities are easily accessible in the surrounding towns, including a range of shops and supermarkets approximately four miles away in Newton Abbot. Torquay offers further shopping, supermarkets and leisure facilities. There are several schools in the wider local area, including an outstanding-rated primary school in Shaldon, while Torquay offers a choice of schooling including the independent Abbey School. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 20 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a variety of good shopping including John Lewis, Waitrose and many restaurants. The nearby A380 provides access north towards Exeter, while rail services are available from Newton Abbot. The area has numerous picturesque beaches (including Shaldon's beautiful Ness Beach), while the South West Coast Path passes nearby, offering stunning walks along the coast. Dartmoor and Totnes are also within easy reach of this lovely village.