Haccombe, Newton Abbot, TQ12

A charming barn conversion set in an idyllic and yet convenient rural location with outstanding character, flexible, family sized accommodation, extensive parking and wonderful level gardens and grounds with the plot extending to around half an acre. EV car charging point.

 Situation

Haccombe is a stunning rural hamlet that coveys a wonderful sense of "country living," and yet is conveniently set just three miles from Newton Abbot, which has good links to major roads and a mainline rail link to London Paddington in around 2 and a half hours. The picturesque Haccombe valley is characterised by wonderful rolling fields, the former stately home of Haccombe House, a small number of period properties and a pretty church. There are a good network of footpaths, bridal paths and lanes, immediately adjacent, offering lovely country walks and linking through nearby Netherton to the River Teign and the famed Templer Way. The pretty villages of Stokeinteignhead and Combeinteinhead are around a couple of miles away with these villages having a strong sense of community with public houses and village halls. Stokeinteginhead also has a highly Ofsted-rated primary school. Newton Abbot is a "bustling" market town offering a wide range of facilities, superstores, high street shops, and educational facilities etc. The coastline at Teignmouth and Shaldon is just a few miles away with sandy beaches and boating opportunities on the Teign estuary.

 Description

Haccombe Meadows is a charming and characterful "Grade II" listed barn conversion being set within a small development of similarly styles properties within the idyllic rural hamlet of Haccombe. The development has a charming lichgate-style entrance, and Haccombe Meadows occupies a highly appealing position within the development with an open aspect across the grounds and rolling meadows.

Externally appealing Haccombe Meadows has stone elevations set beneath tiled roofs. From the brick paved driveway/entrance area a timber and part glazed stable entrance door with external light beside and a window above opens to the….

 Reception Hall

A welcoming dual aspect space with engineered oak flooring and with two windows, one overlooking the approach and the other overlooking the lawns and having views towards nearby countryside. There is a contemporary style column radiator, exposed beams to the ceiling and a turning staircase rises to the galleried landing. An oak panel door opens to a good sized understairs store cupboard with power points, and a further oak door opens to a….

 Cloakroom/WC

With a ceramic tiled floor, a WC, a wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled surround and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine.

 Sitting Room

A particularly spacious room, rich in character and charm with a high ceiling having exposed beams and good quality LVT flooring. This room is triple aspect with French doors leading out onto the lawn and taking in good views across the lovely valley, further windows overlook the courtyard and the approach. There is a part opaque glazed stable door leading to the outside at the side of the property and there are two radiators. There is a feature fireplace with a raised slate hearth upon which there is a large log burning stove with a heavy timber mantle over.

 Kitchen/Dining Room

Another lovely space with farmhouse styling and with space for a large dining table. There is engineered oak flooring, and a window overlooks the garden. There are a good range of high-quality modern units with extensive areas of granite work surface with feature tiled surrounds and an inset one and a quarter bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap. There is a five-ring Rangemaster induction stove with filter over, an integrated dishwasher and a built-in full-height fridge and a separate full height freezer. There is a recently installed floor mounted KLOVER Biomas boiler which supplied central heating and a cupboard beside houses the thermal store.

 Galleried Landing

Having a large cast iron and timber balustrade above the staircase. The landing is set out on two levels with access to the loft space and panel doors open to the principal first floor rooms. In addition, there is a good-sized store/linen cupboard.

Principal Bedroom Suite

A fantastic dual aspect room with windows to either side taking in good views across the idyllic Haccombe Valley. There are three built-in cupboards/wardrobes and panelling above the bed space, along with wall lights. There are two radiators and a large dressing area. A panel door opens to the….

 En suite Bathroom

With spotlights to the ceiling, an opaque glazed window and a three-piece suite comprising a panel bath with attached shower screen, a “Mira Sport” shower over and a full height tiled surround, a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. Medicine cabinet and ladder style radiator/towel rail.

 Bedroom Two

Having a window with a tiled sill and an exposed stonework surround overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. There is a built-in recessed wardrobe and cupboard.

 Bedroom Three

Another appealing room with a vaulted sloping ceiling and a double-glazed skylight taking in excellent views through treetops towards countryside. Double radiator and built-in cupboards/wardrobes.

 Bedroom Four

With sloping ceilings and a double-glazed skylight taking similar view to those described. Double radiator and wall light.

 Family Bathroom

With ceramic floor tiles and full height tiling to the walls. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a three-quarter length bath with attached shower screen and “Mira Sport” shower over, there is a corner set unit with wash hand basin with mixer set and cupboard beneath and a WC. There is a ladder style radiator/towel rail, a mirror with shaver light over, a shelf and a double-glazed skylight.

 Outside

The brick paved driveway provides parking and leads to the entrance area where there is an external store as well as an open log store. Set beside this there is a good-sized Garage having a mezzanine storage floor, power points, lighting and an automated “roll up” entrance door.

The gardens and grounds at Haccombe Meadows offer something really quite special. Immediately behind the property there is a pathway which give pedestrian access to the approach and, adjoining this there is a shaped lawn with a mature cherry tree and with this area being partially enclosed by metal fencing and well stocked borders.

Set beside this a five-bar metal gate opens to an extensive parking area set at the rear of the property, providing parking for a number of vehicles. Adjoining this there is a brick paved courtyard area which is, in itself is a very large space with external stores and access to a good-sized External Office with timber faced elevations, being lined and insulated and having windows, glazed entrance doors, power and light. Beside this there is a raised vegetable garden and an enclosed area currently used for poultry.

Haccombe Meadows benefits from the ownership of a beautiful meadow with a sweeping lawn and stream with Gunnera and water plants running through. There are large upright granite monoliths beside the stream along with mature trees. The meadow is enclosed by fencing, hedging and mature trees and provides the idyllic spot to contemplate the beautiful rural surroundings.

EPC Rating: D

Parking - Driveway

Parking - Off street

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