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SALE AGREED  |  Kelland Hill, Lapford

Offers Over £339,500

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Wonderfully appointed semi-attached recently converted Devon barn offering fabulous accommodation with a real wow factor plus open fronted double garage and small paddock

ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, LIVING ROOM, FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, 3 BEDROOMS, ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM, DOUBLE GARAGE, GARDEN

DESCRIPTION Higher Shippen Barn is a fabulous recently converted Grade II listed barn set in a quiet and secluded position away from main roads and traffic noise located approximately a mile from Lapford in a rural location in the heart of the countryside amid the magnificent rolling Devon hills. There are excellent country views across the surrounding rolling and wooded countryside and Yeo river valley, a tributary of the Taw.

Amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Lapford, Zeal Monachorum, Morchard Road and Copplestone with Crediton being about 7 miles to the southeast. The cathedral city of Exeter is about 16 miles having excellent communications including the M5 motorway, main line rail stations and an airport to the east of the city. To the south and the north are the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, renowned for their spectacular scenery with excellent facilities for walking, riding and fishing.

The property offers fabulous and immaculately presented 3 bedroomed accommodation, with many interesting and original features including exposed stonework, ceiling beams and A-frames. There is solid oak and stone tiling to the ground floor with under floor heating, a superbly fitted kitchen with polished natural granite working surfaces, brushed chrome sockets and switches, and the property has high levels of insulation as required under the latest building regulation requirements. The property is approached via a private driveway which leads to a large open fronted linhay style garage, a large cobbled courtyard style garden to the front, and lawned area which slopes up to a small attached padock.

LAPFORD, a large parish and village, lies just north of the main A377 Exeter / Barnstaple road approximately 9 miles from Crediton and 16 miles from Exeter. The village has good amenities including shops, post office, inns, primary school and there is also a preschool with excellent OFSTED report. On the edge of the village is a railway station and there is a regular daily bus service from the heart of the village. The parish church, St Thomas of Canterbury, is of perpendicular style and has a fine 16th century rood screen.

DIRECTIONS From the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road, turn left at Lapford Cross into Kelland Hill (signposted Zeal Monachorum). Continue up the hill for just about mile and the driveway to Higher Shippen Barn will be found the lower side of the Lower Shippen. Proceed up the gravelled driveway and the barn will be found joined to the rear of Kelland Barn.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

GROUND FLOOR

Wide double glazed natural wood front door to

Charming STAIRCASE ENTRANCE HALL 10' x 8'6 (3.05m x 2.59m) Natural stone tiled floor with attractive mosaic surround, heavy exposed beam, two stainless steel low voltage halogen lights, under floor heating thermostat. Under stairs cupboard with digital central heating/hot water programmer.

CLOAKROOM Low level w.c with push button suite, wash hand basin (h&c), oil fired central heating boiler (also providing domestic hot water), extractor fan, heavy exposed beam, stone tiled floor.

Step up to LIVING ROOM 18'3 x 13'6 (5.56m x 4.11m) Two heavy exposed ceiling beams, stone open fireplace with granite lintel and natural slate hearth fitted with Dimplex focal point multi-flame fire, six wall lights, t.v./sky point, telephone point, under floor central heating thermostat, solid natural oak flooring.

FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 17' x 14'2 (5.18m x 4.32m) Superbly equipped with extensive range of solid Ash fronted fitted units comprising base units providing spacious cupboard and drawer space, wine storage recess, two pull-out wicker storage baskets, two deep pan storage drawers, integrated dishwasher, integrated larder style fridge/freezer, and space for integrated washer dryer. Polished natural granite working surfaces with one and a half bowl stainless steel sink. Rangemaster Professional stainless steel fronted range style cooker with five ring hob plus hot plate, two ovens, grill and stainless steel Rangemaster cooker hood over (negotiable). Wall cabinets with twin glass fronted display units with glass shelving, hidden pelmet lighting, twelve inset ceiling spotlights, natural solid oak floor, two heavy ceiling beams, t.v. aerial point, telephone point, under floor central heating thermostat.

FIRST FLOOR

Turning staircase to DELIGHTFUL GALLERIED LANDING 14'1 x 9'2 (4.29m x 2.79m) Vaulted ceiling with two exposed A-frames, three velux style roof lights, two wall lights, period style candle effect light fitting, radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 1 12'7 x 12'6 (3.84m x 3.81m) Vaulted ceiling with heavily exposed beams, exposed A-frame, double radiator, telephone point, t.v. aerial point, two wall lights, access to loft storage space.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 7'2 x 3'10 (2.18m x 1.17m) White suite comprising pedestal basin (chrome h&c mixer tap), low level w.c with dual flush push button suite, shower cubicle with chrome designer style shower mixer and variable spray shower head, natural stone tiled surrounds with attractive mosaic style inset, three inset ceiling spotlights, exposed beams, extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2 14'2 x 7'5 (4.32m x 2.26m) Exposed A-Frames and ceiling beams, double radiator, t.v. aerial point, velux roof light, period style light fitting.

BEDROOM 3 10'5 x 7'2 (3.18m x 2.18m) Exposed A-Frame, ceiling beams, high level storage space, double radiator, t.v. aerial point

BATH/SHOWER ROOM 7'2 x 5'7 (2.18m x 1.7m) Fitted white suite comprising deep shower bath with convex glazed shower screen, thermostatic chrome shower/bath mixer with variable spray head, low level w.c. with push button dual flush suite, pedestal basin (chrome h&c mixer tap), six inset ceiling spotlights, exposed beams, natural stone wall tiling with attractive mosaic inset, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

Long gravelled driveway in at side of Kelland Barn leading to

Spacious parking and turning area, with detached LINHAY STYLE OPEN FRONTED DOUBLE GARAGE 18'1 x 16'7. (5.51m x 5.05m) with 13 amp power.

Large cobbled courtyard and decked area to front surrounded by stone/rendered wall with attractive natural slate capping. Sloping up to the rear is a pleasant garden area having an oil storage tank, opening into PADDOCK to the rear including raised beds within a fenced vegetable patch.

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