Higher Lovaton Barn, Lovaton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION A secluded property, away from main roads and hidden from view with attractive courtyard for al-fresco dining. The property is approached by a large gated gravelled driveway suitable for up to six cars at the front of the property. There is approximately half an acre garden with the property which is mainly laid to lawn with a mixture of specimen trees, herbaceous borders, a wild meadow area, fruit trees and is bordered on three sides by mature Devon hedges. There is a tremendous sense of space and peace at the property with south-easterly views up the valley towards the open moor. There is also a separate field, approx. two-acres, which has a natural spring water supply feeding a water trough and standpipe. This field is yards from the barns and also has panoramic views to Brentor in the North, Bodmin to the West and Plymouth to the south. Externally the layout of the two barns gives a wonderful open courtyard, which is ideal for entertaining family and friends in this beautiful setting. This idyllic residence comprises of two natural stone constructed barns which originally formed part of a small farm in Lovaton and are believed to date back to the 1800's. The main house retains many original features and oak beams and includes three double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and a very spacious boot-room and utility with slate flagstone flooring. The family kitchen, with its own large four oven AGA is the heart of this now open plan property, leading down oak steps to the dining and sitting rooms. The 'Hayloft' or ancillary barn, comprises on the ground floor a large workshop/store and is now home to the water treatment system. There is also a further useful ‘gardeners WC’ and utility room plus a lobby which has stairs up to the living areas. The upper ground floor has been converted to provide a double bedroom, living space with wood burning stove, bathroom, and modern kitchen area. There is also a door out to the gardens at the rear. In this area of the garden is a spacious studio/office with two separate phone lines, Wi-Fi and broadband (separate from the main house) and electrics. At the back of the garden is a greenhouse and chicken coup. Lovaton falls within the Parish of Meavy and is only ½ mile to this popular moorland village or a 20-minute ramenities and 20 minutes to the market town of Tavistock. 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: GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE BOOT ROOM 14'11" (4.55) maximum x 12'9" (3.89) maximum CLOAKROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 22'4" (6.8) maximum x 15'9" (4.8) maximum BOILER ROOM DINING ROOM 14'9" maximum x 14'5" (4.5m maximum x 4.4m) SITTING ROOM 14'11" (4.55) maximum x 13'4" (4.06) minimum FIRST FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM ONE 14'2" (4.32) minimum x 11' (3.35) BEDROOM TWO 11'3" (3.43) minimum x 9'4" (2.84) maximum BATHROOM BEDROOM THREE 13'11" x 10'11" (4.24m x 3.33m) ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM HAYLOFT BARN LOWER GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE LOBBY 11' x 6'10" (3.35m x 2.08m) WORKSHOP/STORE (WATER TREATMENT) 26'8" x 11'11" (8.13m x 3.63m) UTILITY ROOM 8'5" x 6'10" (2.57m x 2.08m) WC 5'2" x .324'10" (1.57m x .99m) UPPER GROUND FLOOR LIVING ROOM 24'7" maximum x 11'4" (7.5m maximum x 3.45m) BEDROOM 15'2" x 11'4" (4.62m x 3.45m) KITCHEN AREA 11'4" x 7'3" (3.45m x 2.2m) SHOWER ROOM 6'3" x 4'11" (1.9m x 1.5m) SERVICES Mains electricity to the building. Oil fired central heating and oil-fired AGA. Private 'spring fed' water supply (pump and filtration system are housed within the storeroom in the Hayloft). Septic tank system. Good WiFi and Broadband connection. (Oil tank, water pump/filtration, all electrics - are all newly installed)We understand this property is in band 'F' for Council Tax purposes. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'F' for Council Tax purposes. DIRECTIONS From our Yelverton office proceed down Meavy Lane (past the Tennis Courts) and continue on this road towards Cadover Bridge. Once over the humped back bridge at the bottom of Meavy Lane, take the second turning on the left - sign posted 'Lovaton'. Once in Lovaton and at the red phone box, take the no-through road opposite. Continue up this lane until it turns into gravelled track. Continue past the farmhouse 'Higher Lovaton' for a further 30 yards and the barns and drive will be on your right. We advise parking at the front of the property in the parking area.