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The Barton

Spreyton | Devon



The Barton

Spreyton, Devon, EX17 5AL

The Barton is a very impressive detached Farmhouse
which has been subject to an extensive refurbishment
programme. The property offers substantial, beautifully
appointed, versatile accommodation including annexe
potential and up to five bedrooms. Set in the peaceful
village of Spreyton and enjoys tranquil countryside
views.

OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION standards using traditional methods. Especially worthy of
note are the oak panelled walls, exposed beams, restored
• Impressive Entrance Hall The Barton is a substantial Grade II* listed detached plasterwork, flagstone floors and a beautiful new thatch.
farmhouse occupying a large level plot of approximately Although restored in a traditional style the property has
• Up to 5 Bedrooms including the annexe, 3 Bathrooms 0.5 acres within the settlement boundary of Spreyton. The managed to include many modern features including
16th Century character house was probably the village underfloor heating and a pressurised water system.
• Versatile accommodation manor originally, some form of open hall house that had
major alterations in the 17th Century. There are significant The property has two entrances. The entrance which would
• Separate Annexe (linked to primary residence) historic touches throughout the house including small field be used daily is at the rear of the property adjoining one of
panelling and some side pegged jointed cruck beams on the parking areas. A covered porch area covers the rear
• Large level gardens the first floor. door which opens into the impressive ....

• Countryside Views The Listed building notes state: “The ceilings on the ENTRANCE HALL 19’3” x 15’1” (5.87m x 4.6m) A large
ground and first floor are unusually high which must reception hall with an exposed beam, a window to the
• Private drive with ample parking indicate a 16th Century house of high status”. side, a wide stair to the first floor, an old exposed stone
fireplace and bread oven and doors to the utility, the
• Two Garages The Barton has undergone an extensive refurbishment annexe and the ...
programme. The property has been restored to the highest
• Covered workshop/Bike store

• Abundance of original features

SITUATION

The Barton is located within in a secluded setting and
accessed off the village road. Spreyton is a small idyllic
Devon village with community events and a beautiful
Parish Church. The local well stocked community shop is
open 7 days a week and is run by the local community. It
is a great place to get to know the villagers as well as
shopping for your daily essentials. The Post Office is open
on certain afternoons and there is also a local hairdresser
nearby. In the heart of the village is the regionally
renowned and welcoming ‘Tom Cobley Tavern’ providing
a real local community hub as well as bringing in visitors
from far and wide due to its well earned reputation of
being an acclaimed rural Public House.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18’4” x 17’10” (5.6m x
5.44m) A beautiful dual aspect family kitchen with an
outlook to the garden. A stunning original flagstone floor
with underfloor heating, a beautifully restored wide oak
panelled wall, exposed beams, an oak window seat with
lovely garden views, original fireplace and central kitchen
island incorporating integrated AEG appliances including
a central hob and built in oven. A door leads through to
the …

UTILITY/SECONDARY KITCHEN 17’6” x 12’2” (5.33m x
3.7m) A great utility space with a wall of worktops and
units. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and
tumble dryer. Further space for an American style
fridge/freezer, door to .....

GUEST CLOAKROOM Low level WC. Wash hand basin
and a window to the rear.

DRAWING ROOM 20’7” x 20’ (6.27m x 6.1m) An
impressive room with panelled walls, a central fireplace
and windows to two sides, one to the rear with an oak
seat and one to the front overlooking the garden, a door
leads to a large understairs cupboard and a second
door to the ....

CENTRAL HALL A door opens from the front to a wide
stair and a door to the .....

SITTING ROOM 17’10” x 16’1” (5.44m x 4.9m) A lovely
family room with a central fireplace and a large window
to the front.

From the main reception hall a door leads to three rooms
which could possibly be used as annexe accommodation.
The main room has a door to the outside which could
provide a separate external entrance and could be used as
a .....

BOOT ROOM 13’7” x 11’1” (4.14m x 3.38m) With a
wide stair, a door to the boiler room and a door to a .....

STUDY 11’1” x 8’11” (3.38m x 2.72m) Dual height space
with vaulted ceiling. This room has covered plumbing.

The stairs lead up from the Boot Room to a beautiful
vaulted room with natural light. This space has many
possible uses including a bedroom or superb home office

MAIN HOUSE FIRST FLOOR

The house is served by two staircases. The main stairs
lead to bedrooms 1 and 4 and the central stairs serve
bedrooms 2 and 3

BEDROOM 1 19’ x 17’10” (5.8m x 5.44m) A large main
bedroom with a stunning vaulted ceiling and a window to
the front and rear and a door to a generous En suite
bathroom and a lockable door to Bedroom 2.

EN SUITE BATHROOM Freestanding bath, WC, wash
hand basin and shower. Windows to two sides.

BEDROOM 4 17’4” x 12’6” (5.28m x 3.8m) Dual aspect
room.

BATHROOM 1 Freestanding bath, shower, WC and wash
hand basin. Window to the side.

BEDROOM 2 19’5” x 14’7” (5.92m x 4.45m) Another
stunning large bedroom with a window to the front and
an exposed vaulted ceiling.

CENTRAL LANDING Stairs down to ground floor and
doors to .....

BEDROOM 3 17’10” x 15’1” (5.44m x 4.6m) Another
impressive room with a window to the front, a fireplace
and vaulted ceiling.

BATHROOM 2 Freestanding bath, shower, WC and wash
hand basin, window to rear.

OUTSIDE

To the side of the property is a gravelled drive and parking
area with garaging for three cars and plenty of space for
additional vehicles. There is an attractive courtyard area
between the garage and covered store which fronts onto
the village road and the main house.

To the front of the house is a beautiful level garden with
far reaching countryside views and an outlook to the
adjoining village church . In all the property sits in 0.5
acres.

DIRECTIONS VIEWING Tel: 01392 455926 PROPERTY AND Designed and produced by Innovate Design & Print • T 07812 655345 • E [email protected]
ACQUISITION AGENTS
Approaching from Exeter/A30 West or from Cornwall/A30 Strictly by appointment with the agents. Before viewing, The Old City Library,
East:- please contact us to discuss any matter which may affect 1 Castle Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PT.
your decision to buy.
Leave the A30 at Whiddon Down exit signposted A382. www.wilkinsongrant.co.uk
After the service station on the right, turn right signposted V2 041019
Winkleigh, Torrington and Spreyton. After a further mile,
as you head back over the A30, turn right signposted PLEASE NOTE THESE PARTICULARS HAVE BEEN PREPARED AS A
Spreyton. After 2.5 miles, at the crossroads, turn left in to GENERAL GUIDE. WE HAVE NOT CARRIED OUT A DETAILED
Spreyton. Go past the Tom Cobley public house and the SURVEY OR TESTED THE SERVICES, APPLIANCES OR FITTINGS.
entrance to The Barton is on the left just after the church. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS SHOULD NOT RELY UPON
MEASUREMENTS BEFORE BUYING CARPETS OR FURNISHINGS.