SITUATION The hamlet of Lower Washbourne, just 6 miles from Totnes, offers accessible rural living amidst Devon's charm. Totnes is a vibrant market town, boasting rich cultural heritage, diverse shops, and recreational facilities. With local hospitals, excellent schools, supermarkets, and historical landmarks like its Norman Castle, Guild Hall, and riverside walks, Totnes epitomises Devon's allure. Its mainline railway station provides easy access to London Paddington, while the A38 Devon expressway ensures swift connections to Exeter, Plymouth, and beyond.
DESCRIPTION Lower Washbourne House is a substantial Grade II Listed detached traditional stone farmhouse believed to predate the 1700s. With the main house boasting 3483 sqft and an accompanying 1651 sqft stone barn, this property offers the potential to create a remarkable countryside residence with endless possibilities.
ACCOMMODATION Step through the period wooden door into the inner hallway, where the charm of the property welcomes you. The kitchen boasts floor-to-ceiling units, a central island with a double sink, and an electric AGA nestled within the original fireplace. The adjacent living room features a focal open fireplace with a bread oven, exposed beams, and wooden frame windows. A utility room with access to the original spring well and log store adds to the rustic appeal.
Ascend the wooden stairs to discover a dressing room, a main bedroom overlooking the piggery and orchard field, and a family bathroom adorned with crittall windows. The office space leads to 'the den', a transformed wool store turned TV room with a mezzanine above. Explore further to find an attic room offering versatile use.
The main entrance hallway guides you to the dining room, boasting dual aspect windows, exposed beams, and raised wooden flooring. A ground floor bedroom, wet room, and second kitchen complete the ground floor layout, offering convenience and flexibility with potential for multi-generation living.
From the main hallway, the first-floor landing leads to the bathroom boasting dual aspect windows; one crittall and one wooden framed. Across the landing, a mirrored bedroom awaits, while another spacious bedroom features a beautiful cast iron fireplace with a wooden mantelpiece and garden views.
OUTSIDE Enter through wooden gates to a spacious yard with ample parking. To the left stands the listed cob barn with a traditional stone and cob structure, perfect for storage or conversion. Adjacent, the stone piggery frames a charming courtyard. Across the entrance gate lies approximately 1/4 acres including the septic tank.
The lower garden, embraced by the south-facing corner of the property and a Devon hedge, leads to the main entrance porch via a stone footpath. Ascend to the upper garden, offering panoramic valley views and access to the orchard field, a serene expanse ideal for leisurely strolls and growing produce.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity connected to the property. Private septic tank. Standard broadband and mobile network providers available.
PLANNING PERMISSIONS Not included in sale - approved planning permission to convert one of the barns on the east side of the property into a new dwelling. Reference 3617/22/FUL. Please note that the existing access will not be used by the new dwelling.
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