SITUATION Ashprington is a quintessential South Hams village set above the River Dart, surrounded by rolling countryside and located within the South Devon National Landscape. The village enjoys a well-regarded public house, historic church and active community, all within an unspoilt and peaceful setting.
The historic town of Totnes lies approximately 3 miles away and offers a wide range of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants, together with primary and secondary schooling and a mainline railway station providing direct services to London Paddington. The A38 Devon Expressway is within easy reach, giving convenient access to Exeter, Plymouth and the wider motorway network.
DESCRIPTION Offering an appealing blend of character and comfort, 4 Brooking Barn is a delightful barn conversion providing light-filled and well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
Converted in the 1970s from a 19th century barn, the property retains attractive stone elevations and a distinctive faade, whilst internally presenting beautifully maintained living spaces ideally suited to modern life. A particular highlight is the generous sitting room with wood burning stove and the stylish shaker kitchen/dining room opening directly onto the rear garden.
The property also benefits from private front and rear gardens, a single garage and allocated parking.
ACCOMMODATION A wooden entrance door opens into the hallway, where original parquet flooring creates an immediate sense of character. From here, a door leads into the spacious sitting room, enjoying a large window overlooking the front garden and an inset wood burning stove.
The kitchen/dining room is fitted with an attractive range of shaker-style units with wooden work surfaces and a Belfast sink. Integrated appliances include a double oven, induction hob and fridge/freezer. There is ample space for a dining table and seating area, together with useful understairs storage. French doors open onto the rear patio.
On the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with electric shower over, wash basin and WC. Loft access is available from the landing.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a wooden gate opening onto a stone pathway, bordered by lawn and established hedging, leading to the solid timber entrance door set within the attractive stone faade. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature planting, providing a pleasant outlook and a degree of privacy.
To the rear, a paved terrace adjoins the property with steps rising to a gravelled terrace and upper seating area with timber retaining sleepers and natural stone walling, all enjoying a sunny and private aspect. A timber shed provides useful storage.
A gate to the left-hand side of the terrace provides access to the garage and parking
SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating and wood burning stove.
According to Ofcom, superfast broadband is available and mobile coverage is predicted to be good outdoors with EE and O2, good outdoors with Three (variable indoors), and variable outdoors with Vodafone.
DIRECTIONS From Totnes, proceed on the A381 towards Kingsbridge. At the top of Kingsbridge Hill turn left signposted for Ashprington, Tuckenhay and Cornworthy. Continue into the village and turn right at the War Memorial. Proceed down the hill and 4 Brooking Barn will be found on the left-hand side. An archway immediately before the property leads to the garage and parking.
