5 bedroom detached house for sale

DESCRIPTION

The Farmhouse is an exquisite rural home near the sought after village of Avonwick, surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside, and notably unlisted. This substantial property is believed to date back to the late sixteenth century with Georgian additions, creating a striking home with characterful features. The versatile accommodation offers over 3,000 sq. ft, providing 5 bedrooms, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining/games room, conservatory and 2 bathrooms. Charming gardens wrap around the property including lawns, mature orchards and parking area. This picturesque location once formed part of a wedding venue 'The barn at barons hill'. This venue no longer hosts weddings, with a restrictive covenant in place.



ACCOMMODATION

An entrance porch leads through to an inner hall with two reception rooms either side and stairs to the first floor, providing a dual aspect sitting room and a family room/snug. In the heart of the property, the charming and inviting kitchen/breakfast room, arranged with an array of base and wall units, central island, and an oil-fired Aga, creating the perfect family or entertaining space in the home. Off the kitchen is a boot room and a generous conservatory, predominantly glazed with doors leading out onto a patio. A further inner hall has a through passage to the garden and side patio, guest cloakroom and a 2nd set of stairs to the first floor. Off this hall is a dining/games room.



The second-floor layout gives the feeling of two wings with two staircases and a long landing connecting the rooms. Bedrooms 1 and 3 have a westerly orientation enjoying wonderful views. Bedroom 1 has an ensuite which connects to a landing with an additional WC. Between Bedrooms 1 and 3 is a charming study. Bedrooms 2, 4 and 5 have a southerly orientation and share the family bathroom.



OUTSIDE

The grounds of The Farmhouse are set in approximately three quarters of an acre. A sweeping drive with mature trees on either side, leads around to a generous parking area, with a large area of lawn with a beautiful mature beech tree, enclosed by hedging and tree line. On the south side of the property is a delightful patio, perfect for alfresco dining, and a detached outbuilding offering a charming garden room or excellent storage. Attached to the main house is a former wine store, currently used for storage. Behind the farmhouse is a further generous garden of extensive lawns, established shrubs and a charming orchard.



LOCATION

Avonwick is a charming village, containing one of only a few proprietary chapels remaining in the country, 2 fine public houses serving excellent food and is reported that the tennis club is older than the village.



Nearby South Brent a thriving bustling Devon village situated on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The village enjoys a wide range of shops, including supermarket, butchers, pharmacy, delicatessen, electrical shop and fish and chip shop. The professional services include a post office, health centre and dental surgery.