Woodleigh, Kingsbridge

*No Onward Chain* A superbly converted stone barn, set in an idyllic rural location close to beautiful walks and within easy reach of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Totnes. Open-plan living, two double bedrooms and a well-appointed shower room. Delightful garden, workshop/studio and parking. Freehold. Council Tax Band: C. EPC: Band D.

Situation - Higher Hendham is situated on the outskirts of the peaceful rural, countryside village of Woodleigh surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Hams and enjoying a large number of walks straight from the front door including easy access to Century Wood and Watkins Wood (founder of the Woodland Trust) in addition to the beautiful Primrose Way through the Avon Valley Woods.

The market town of Kingsbridge is some 6 miles to the South and provides an extensive range of shops, services including a leisure centre and library. It is also within the catchment area for the Kingsbridge community college and a bus stops outside the property for picking up of children. The sailing meccas of Salcombe & Dartmouth are within easy reach as are the estuaries and beaches for which the South Hams are famous. Although deep in the heart of the South Hams, communications are good with the A38 dual-carriageway within 8 miles providing fast access to Plymouth and the M5 at Exeter. An inter-city rail service is available from Totnes, some 8 miles away and both Exeter and Plymouth are within easy reach and offer a wider range of leisure, commercial, retail and business opportunities.

Description - 2 Higher Hendham Barns is a charming barn conversion, that has been renovated to a very high standard throughout and is set in an idyllic rural location yet within easy reach of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Totnes. The barn is currently a main home but it could also be a perfect ‘lock-up and leave’ holiday or second home and benefits from parking and pretty gardens along with a workshop/studio.

Accommodation - From the parking area there is a gate leading into the garden. The front door opens into a beautiful open-plan space, with lots of positive natural light, vaulted ceiling height and exposed A frame beams. This delightful, dual aspect room has been superbly finished and is well zoned, with a fitted kitchen comprising a comprehensive range of units with a integrated double oven, ceramic hob with extractor over, undercounter fridge and freezer along with a freestanding dishwasher. Dining space with central stairs dividing the living area, with pretty exposed feature stonework, door to the garden.
On the lower ground floor the master bedrooms is a generous double and has the advantage of built in Hammonds wardrobes. Bedroom two is again a double and overlooks the courtyard. The family shower room is well finished and comprises a large walk-in shower, vanity sink and WC, heated towel rail.

Outside - There is a gravelled parking area to the front for two cars. The gardens at the front are really attractive and planted with an array of shrubs and herbaceous plants, lawn, patio and deck covered with a pergola. Oil tank. To the rear there is a large workshop/studio which would equally be a great work from home office complete with power and light, patio area and gate to the lane with access for bins. Space for a shed. (To note there is a shared access to the rear of the property for the neighbour, although rarely used)

Services - Mains water, electric, communal waster water treatment plant, oil-fired central heating. An external oil boiler was fitted in 2018.
Higher Hendham Barns have a maintenance company set up for the maintenance of any communal areas, driveway and for the waste water treatment for which there is a charge of £380 per annum, which also includes the up keep of the driveways, and any insurances required.
Standard broadband is available at this location along with all major mobile network providers (OfCom).

Tenure - Freehold.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE.

Directions - From our Kingsbridge office follow the B3194 towards Loddiswell, on the bend after valley view cafe turn right towards Woodleigh and Preston follow this road through the village and shortly after pass the turning to Wotton Farm, take the right hand fork towards Higher Hendham House., where the barn will be on the left.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment please through our Kingsbridge branch.