The Barn and Laundry, Chantry, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, TQ7

Lot 4 –The Barn and Laundry: open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room | Two bedroom/bathroom suites | Laundry includes a first floor room and bathroom.

Chantry is situated amidst peaceful South Hams countryside, just over a mile from Aveton Gifford and a short drive to Loddiswell. The property consists of an historic courtyard of traditional stone barns next to the neighbouring, listed, Chantry House, and currently used as a private residence and range of successful holiday lets, including:

THE BARN & LAUNDRY
Two bedroom/bathroom suites on the ground floor and, on the first floor, full height open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with exposed roof timbers and boarded floor, wood burner and ‘Juliette’ balcony. In one corner of the courtyard is a building containing the laundry on the ground floor and stairs up to a first floor room and bathroom.

Communal Garden
Approximately 2.25 acres
In addition, residents benefit from access to extensive and beautifully maintained communal gardens and shared outdoor areas. A doorway in a high wall opens into a beautifully enclosed walled garden, home to a mature walnut tree and fig tree, while an archway through the wall leads into a central courtyard, with climbing plants-including wisteria and roses. Raised beds are planted with a variety of shrubs and perennials, enhancing the character of this peaceful communal space. To the rear of the courtyard, a driveway leads around to a concrete yard with a range of timber outbuildings, which include the plant room with biomass boiler, stabling, stores, and log stores. Adjoining the houses and buildings are extensive shared gardens, comprising sweeping lawns fringed by mature trees and shrubs, a wildlife pond bordered by a paved terrace and shaded by overhanging trees, and a larger grassy bank, ideal for picnics, croquet, or informal relaxation.To the north of the courtyard lies a gently sloping pasture paddock, complete with a small copse, field shelter, and a small orchard area, adding to the variety and natural beauty of the communal outdoor setting.

Chantry is a short drive to the popular South Hams village of Aveton Gifford in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and which is situated beside the River Avon, on its western bank, where it becomes tidal. Known for its 15th century bridge, built to replace an ancient ford, it has a village shop, nursery/primary school, church, pub/restaurant, tennis and cricket clubs, community swimming pool, large green and children’s playground. The villages of Bigbury, Bantham and Thurlestone are within 5 or 6 miles and the River Avon Estuary is renowned for its abundance of wildfowl and is navigable down to Bantham and the sea.

There are lovely walks down to Bantham and along the South West Coast Path and the popular surfing beach at Bantham is just over 6 miles away from Chantry. To the north is the lovely Georgian town of Modbury with its interesting variety of shops and, within easy reach, is the popular town of Kingsbridge, beside the stunning Kingsbridge Estuary. Here there is an eclectic selection of independent shops, good cafes, pubs and restaurants, supermarkets, medical centre, secondary school, cinema and leisure centre with swimming pool. There is an active local community with farmers’ market and a food and music festival. There are excellent opportunities for sailing and other water sports in the Kingsbridge Estuary and, famously, from nearby Salcombe with its sheltered harbour at the mouth of the estuary. There are golf courses at Bigbury and Thurlestone. The South Hams area of South Devon is renowned for its beautiful rolling countryside scattered with pretty towns and villages and its stunning coastline with many beaches, estuaries, coves and rocky cliffs, To the north is access onto the A38 leading west to Plymouth or east to the university and cathedral city of Exeter. At Totnes is a station with mainline connections to London (Paddington) and from Plymouth there are ferries to France and Spain. At Exeter is access onto the M5 motorway and an airport.