Foxmill Barn, Artiscombe Farm, Rural Tavistock, Devon, PL19

A hugely impressive detached barn conversion benefitting from 2575 sqft of accommodation, set in gardens of approximately ¾ of an acre with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and an attached barn with potential to convert, subject to approval.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A stunning and extremely spacious detached barn conversion with large beautifully presented accommodation of 2575 sq ft set on a generous plot of approximately ¾ of an acre with fabulous uninterrupted countryside views and peacefully situated in a rural yet accessible location bordering farmland just 2 miles from the sought after market town of Tavistock and all its amenities.

This hugely impressive home was converted under architect supervision, a unique and thoughtfully designed conversion of a former "Duke of Bedford" farm barn, completed in 2002, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout which superbly blends character features with a contemporary finish and has been well designed to allow light to flood into the accommodation.

This substantial barn has three good sized double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lovely kitchen with Rayburn and three large reception rooms with mezzanine areas creating a real wow factor. There is a long driveway providing ample off-road parking and large attractive gardens with outbuildings including a stone-built piggery and attached barn which offers huge scope to convert for further accommodation/annexe if required subject to the necessary planning consents. The property is double glazed and has underfloor heating throughout. Early viewing highly recommended.

You enter via the main entrance on the first floor into a magnificent 30' reception hall with study area with stunning galleried mezzanine and full height ceilings with exposed beams and 'A' frames. A modern contemporary oak and glass balustrade staircase provides access to the ground floor. This light and airy room has multiple roof lights and traditional windows allowing light to flood in with the mezzanine overlooking the dining/family room.

The characterful main sitting room again has the full height vaulted ceiling with fabulous, exposed stone walling, beams and 'A' frames with multiple roof lights running nearly the full length of the room and feature arrowslit windows. This beautiful room has French doors leading out on the garden with exposed brick lintel and an oak and glass balustrade mezzanine overlooking the kitchen.

On the ground floor the kitchen is fitted with a quality range of oak fronted wall and base cabinets with granite worksurfaces. There is a feature oil fired Rayburn with two ovens and two hotplates alongside which is an inset 'Smeg' 4 ring gas hob. There is a matching island unit and windows overlooking and a wooden stable style door providing access to the gardens both of which enjoy a lovely aspect over the garden and countryside beyond.

Open plan from the kitchen is the large 30' dining/family room with feature open fireplace with slate hearth and cast iron grate. There is a window to the side overlooking and a door to the side providing access to the enclosed courtyard. Located off the dining room is a generous utility/boot room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams and 'A' frames.

The oil fired 'Worcester' boiler is sited here and there is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. There is another external door from here to the courtyard and a door leading into the wet room which is fully tiled and fitted with a white suite. Off the family room is an inner hall with access door to the gardens and solid wooden door into bedroom two. This bedroom once again benefits from a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and 'A' frames with a useful storage platform running the length of the room. There is a lovely original arched barn doorway with granite and brick lintel leading out to the courtyard.

The 22' master bedroom is well designed to maximise the light with multiple roof lights and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and 'A' frames and another original arched doorway to the courtyard with granite and brick lintel. A solid wooden door leads into the Jack and Jill ensuite bathroom which is fully tiled with vaulted ceiling and fitted with a 4 piece white suite including a claw foot roll top bath and oversized shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Bedroom three also has access to the Jack and Jill ensuite and is another good sized double bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden and offers potential to connect to the adjoining barn if required.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

FIRST FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL/STUDY
31'0" x 13'8" (9.45m x 4.17m)

SITTING ROOM
23'9" x 18'2" (7.24m x 5.54m)

GROUND FLOOR

DINING/FAMILY ROOM
31'0" x 13'8" (9.45m x 4.17m)

UTILITY ROOM
14'0" x 13'8" (4.3m x 4.17m)

WET ROOM
7'5" x 6'8" (2.26m x 2.03m)

KITCHEN
18'2" x 14'7" (5.54m x 4.45m)

INNER HALLWAY

BEDROOM TWO
16'3" x 9'4" (4.95m x 2.84m)

MASTER BEDROOM
22'3" x 13'8" (6.78m x 4.17m)

ENSUITE BATHROOM
13'8" x 8'2" (4.17m x 2.5m)

BEDROOM THREE
13'8" x 11'2" (4.16m x 3.40m)

OUTSIDE
This special barn sits on a large plot of approximately ¾ of an acre with attractive mature gardens backing onto fields and enjoying the fabulous views over the surrounding farmland and countryside. You approach the property via a wooden 5 bar vehicular gate which opens to a long gravelled driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles.   The main section of garden lies to the side of the barn enjoying good levels of privacy with two levels of formal lawn split by a low naturel stone edging.

Immediately to the rear of the barn and assessable via the kitchen and inner hall is a paved patio providing an ideal space for outside dining and enjoying the garden, views and peaceful surroundings. Within the garden is a raised wooden decked area providing an alternative spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine with a pathway leading to the rear section of garden bordering fields and laid out as a kitchen garden used for the growing of fruit and vegetables.
Alongside this section is a stone-built outbuilding, a former piggery with slate roof measuring 14'1" x 9'10" with lighting with an area in front measuring 20'0" x14'1" enclosed by natural stone wall.

In addition to the formal gardens is another garden area raised from the barn and enjoying a wonderful panoramic vista over the surrounding countryside. This area is part wooded and mainly laid to lawn with a further area from which to sit and enjoy the views. To the other side of the barn and accessible via the dining room, utility and both principal bedrooms is an enclosed courtyard garden approximately 70'x 20' with high natural stone walling and mainly laid to stone chippings with some raised flower beds and useful log store. Steps leads alongside the barn providing independent access from the front driveway.

Attached Barn measuring 21'9" x 19'1" with concrete floor and double wooden vehicular doors to front, power and lighting and two arrow slit windows to rear. The barn is located next to bedroom three and offers huge scope to convert into further accommodation/annexe if required subject to the necessary planning consents.

SERVICES
Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating. Mains Electricity and Water. Private Drainage.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'E' for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
From Tavistock's Bedford Square, proceed along Plymouth Road, turning right at Drake's Statue roundabout. Turn left at the mini roundabout and proceed up the hill, passing the Catholic church on the left hand side before turning sharp right into Crease Lane and continue for approximately 1.5 miles. As you approach the hamlet of Mill Hill, pass the right hand turning and continue up the hill. After a short distance, turn left, off the road, into Artiscombe Farm, and then immediately right into a single access track. The property will easily be found at the end of this track.


Council Tax Band: E