Sydenham Damerel, Tavistock

3 beds | 1 baths | 2 receptions | £595,000


  • Impressive Detached Barn Conversion
  • Superbly Presented Well Proportioned Accommodation
  • Wealth Of Character and Interesting Features
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • 27' Dual Aspect Sitting Room with Wood Burning Stove
  • Refitted Kitchen and Bathroom
  • Set On a Generous Plot of Approx ¼ Of an Acre
  • Beautifully Kept Southwest Facing Gardens with Outbuildings
  • Countryside Views
  • Ample Driveway Parking

An IMPRESSIVE and SUPERBLY presented DETACHED barn conversion set on a GENEROUS PLOT of ¼ of an acre with BEAUTIFULLY kept SOUTHWEST facing gardens. PEACEFULLY situated in the IDYLLIC rural hamlet of Sydenham Damerel just six miles from the market town of Tavistock.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
An impressive and superbly presented three-double bedroom detached barn conversion set on a generous plot of approximately ¼ of an acre with beautifully kept southwest facing gardens and outbuildings. Peacefully situated in a highly sought after idyllic rural hamlet just six miles from the market town of Tavistock and its amenities.
This wonderful family home retains a wealth of character features and has been updated and improved by the current owners, including refitted kitchen and bathroom, and the erection of a fabulous garden room/home office. The property enjoys a lovely southwest facing aspect over the surrounding countryside and benefits from a large, gravelled driveway with electric car charging point, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. Early viewing highly recommended.
You enter the barn via a large open fronted porch with granite post into the entrance hall which has a tiled floor and built-in cloaks cupboard. Located off the hall is a recently refurbished cloakroom fitted with a white suite. The stylish kitchen has exposed beams and has been recently refitted with a quality range of matching wooden fronted wall and base cabinets with granite worksurfaces. There are built-in appliances including a ‘Nexus' range cooker with two ovens, grill and seven-ring hob, a dishwasher and under counter fridge. The kitchen enjoys a southwest facing aspect over the garden and countryside beyond. A fabulous stripped wooden door leads into the dining room with exposed beams, wooden flooring and built-in book shelving running the full length of the room; French doors open out onto the garden. The hub of the home is the stunning and extremely spacious 27' dual aspect siting room with feature open fireplace with granite lintel housing a cast iron multi-fuel burning stove. There is extensive built-in book shelving, exposed beams and a balustrade staircase rising to the first floor.
On the first floor there is a long landing with access to loft space and three generous double bedrooms, the largest has a corner shower cubicle and wash hand basin. The accommodation is completed with a large, refitted bathroom which has exposed beams, tiled flooring, large double glazed Velux window and is fitted with a modern white suite. Eaves storage runs the full length of the barn.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as shown in the floorplan.

OUTSIDE
This wonderful country home sits on a generous plot of approximately ¼ of an acre with delightful gardens and outbuildings.
A wooden five-bar vehicular gate opens to a long, gravelled driveway with electric car charging point offering off road parking for multiple vehicles and is enclosed by an attractive natural stone wall and flanked by large well stocked colourful flower beds with a huge array of plants, shrubs, and bushes. The main section of garden lies to the rear of the property and enjoys a sunny southwest facing aspect with countryside views. Immediately to the rear and accessible via the kitchen and dining room is a large, paved patio with attractive borders providing a special space for outside dining, entertaining and enjoying the garden and peaceful idyllic surroundings. Beyond the patio is an expanse of lawn enclosed by mature hedging interspersed with shrubs and trees. To the rear of the garden is a generous section given to the growing of fruit and vegetables. The garden continues to the side of the barn with a further seating area and access from here to the recently erected detached garden room/home office, which enjoys fabulous southwest facing aspect over the garden and countryside beyond. A pathway continues to the detached stone-built outbuilding which has a greenhouse alongside. To the other side of the barn is a useful area with storage for logs and garden machinery.

DETACHED GARDEN ROOM/HOME OFFICE 16'3 x 13'1
Built approximately five years ago and with the remainder of the ten-year warranty. This versatile room is fully insulated with power and lighting enjoying a quadruple aspect and the panoramic southwest facing aspect over the garden. It offers a perfect space as a home office and is currently used as a hobbies room and additional reception/music room. Large double glazed sliding patio doors open to the garden and provides another wonderful space to enjoy the garden and peaceful surroundings.

DETACHED STONE OUTBUILDING 24'6 x 11'6
A lovely outbuilding, stone built with granite pillars and part wood cladding with slate roof; currently split to provide a utility room together with a workshop/gym.
The utility area has space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and additional white goods. There is a window to one side, wash hand basin and access to the gardeners' loo which is fitted with a low-level W.C. An opening leads into the workshop which is dual aspect with windows to both the front and rear aspects with a large workbench with vice. The room has exposed beams and is currently used as a gym and storage area.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and private drainage. LPG fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'E' for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
Proceed out of Tavistock on the B3362 Launceston Road. Continue for approximately three miles passing through the village of Lamerton and then turn left at the crossroads (immediately before Carrs Garage). Take the next right and continue for another mile, following the signs for Sydenham Damerel. On entering the hamlet turn left at the phone box where the entrance to the property will be found immediately on the right-hand side.

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