Broadclyst, Exeter

Description

Parrington Barn is a stunning one or two-bedroom terraced barn conversion, located in a picturesque setting.

A spacious entrance hall welcomes you in to this quaint property. To your left you are greeted with a modern, well equipped kitchen with induction hob, oven and integrated fridge freezer. In a sleek shaker style with Quartz worksurfaces for a blend of contemporary charm. Leading onto a generous, dining and then living area there is ample space for hosting or relaxation in a contemporary, open plan layout.

With a rear door leading to a handy communal garden, this fantastic little home is a perfect, low maintenance retreat either as a downsize, first home or even holiday cottage.

The ground floor bedroom can double up as a separate snug, home office or play room offering a versatile layout.

Upstairs, the principle suite occupies the entire top floor adding a sense of luxury with its own en suite shower room.

Set within many acres of farmland the surroundings offer a serene and enviable outlook.

About Kerswell Barton:

Dating back to 1875, Kerswell Barton, Broadclyst is a fine example of a Victorian Model Farm and one of the largest still in existence in Devon. Kerswell Barton functioned as a working farm for livestock and produce until 2010 when it was sold to the current owners.

A Victorian Model Farm was an 18th-19th century experimental farm, which researched and demonstrated improvements in agricultural techniques, efficiency, and building layout. Education and commitment to improving welfare standards of workers were also aspects of the ideal farm movement. Farm buildings were designed to be beautiful as well as utilitarian-inspired by the ideals of the enlightenment.

English Heritage have deemed Kerswell Barton a building of Historic Significance that should now be preserved through residential use.

Broadclyst itself is situated in the heart of the National Trust Killerton Estate which was gifted in 1944 by Sir Richard Acland to the National Trust incorporating over 6400 acres including working farms and 240 cottages. Killerton House, within the estate have year round activities for all the family. However records from 1909 show that Kerswell Barton has always been a totally independent farm in private ownership and not part of either the adjacent Poltimore Estate or the nearby Killerton Estate.

Situation

Kerswell Barton is situated around 4 miles from the cathedral city of Exeter, on the fringes of the popular village of Broadclyst. Broadclyst has amenities to include a post office/village store, two public houses, a church and sports centre, along with well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Much of the village is owned by the Killerton Estate which is part of the National Trust. Exeter has good private and public schools, the Princesshay shopping centre, a red brick university, excellent restaurants, an international airport as well as a mainline railway station offering a link to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Junctions to all major roads are also within easy reach.

Directions

From Exeter proceed on the B3181 taking you through and out of Pinhoe. Continue over the M5 motorway bridge and the entrance to Kerswell Barton will be clearly marked on your right hand side.