Meadow Barn is a superb, well thought-out barn conversion near Dartmouth in Devon with nearly 3,000sq ft of living space. The house has been beautifully rebuilt using the best quality materials; a very fine solid oak staircase is a particular feature of the house. The large kitchen/dining room has been designed with modern living in mind and features a wood-burning stove and a raised dining area; double doors lead from the kitchen to a terrace outside.
The drawing room has been divided into two sections - the top area leads to a sheltered decked area outside ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom suite has a vaulted ceiling; a further bedroom is located on the first floor, while there are two bedrooms on the ground floor.
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Outside the planting is wonderful - a white wisteria on the front of the house is particularly pretty while a spring-fed lake is surrounded by a variety of plants. The barn also comes with a paddock which is about 1.5 acres.
Meadow Barn is located in charming Devon countryside just a mile from the popular village of Blackawton with an award-winning primary school and two pubs, a village stores and a church, and there are some excellent local beaches including Slapton Sands and Blackpool Sands. Kingsbridge is around seven miles away and has an excellent range of shops and local facilities. Dartmouth is just five miles.
The guide price is £750,000. For further information please contact Knight Frank on 01392 848 842 or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk.
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