Property description
LOCATION
Ugborough is a charming old South Hams village set in beautiful countryside, mentioned in the Domesday Book, with a long history dating back to Saxon times. Today, there is a primary school, restaurant/pub and the 12th century church flanks one end of the large village square, where the annual fair is still held. For more comprehensive shopping, there is Ivybridge to the west, Modbury to the south, and Plymouth is within easy commuting distance via the A379 or A38. The Salcombe and Yealm estuaries are close by providing water sports facilities. The village of Ermington is situated about a mile away and offers a general store, village inn, church and primary school.
DESCRIPTION
This unique and substantial barn conversion is located near the sought after village of Ugborough. a semi-rural position, set in 3.6 acres, with delightful grounds, paddock, heated outdoor swimming pool, double garage and ample parking. The versatile accommodation has a true charm, scattered with exposed beams and glazed panels, arranged with 4 bedrooms, a striking sitting room with balcony and a vaulted ceiling, kitchen, dining room, reception, master ensuite, bathroom and shower room.
ACCOMMODATION
A generous entrance hall with glazed paneling, stairs to the first floor and access to the rear patio garden, is an impressive introduction to this home. To the right, are 3 ground floor bedrooms sharing a bathroom. To the left of the entrance hall is the family and entertaining areas, featuring exposed beams and revealed stone walls, beginning with a reception, providing a further seating area or study, linking the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with an array or matching base and wall units, tiles flooring, boiler cupboard, space for appliances, 2 sinks and an Aga. The dining room has a rear aspect with two sets of patio doors leading out to the garden, echoing the exposed stone walls and tiled floor.
On the first floor in the master suite and impressive sitting room. Upon reaching the first floor landing, a wall of glass runs along the width of the sitting room, a fabulous display within its vaulted ceiling. The sitting room has a dual aspect with a wood burner centre piece, an array of exposed timbers and stone walls, with patio doors leading out onto a charming balcony. The master suite has a dual aspect, with fabulous views, and ensuite bathroom. A further shower room is positioned off the landing.
GROUNDS
The title plot is approximately 3.6 acres. A stone wall entrance, with two sets of timber 5 bar gates, open to a sweeping drive leading up to the property and the detached double garage, providing ample parking. The grounds around the property are exquisite, with extensive areas of lawns, shrubs, mature trees and bordering flower beds. Amongst the natural setting are perfectly placed seating areas to enjoy the fabulous range of colours and textures. To wards the front of the grounds is a delightful outdoor heated swimming pool, with lounge areas and outdoor lighting. A wildlife pond, surrounded by established shrubs, completes this extraordinary property. In addition is a paddock, with access off the lane, of approximately 2 acres. Across the paddock is a public right of way and a pylon.
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