Faunstone Barn, Plymouth, PL7 5EW

Faunstone Barn is over 4,200 Sqm.

Three connected character barns that once served as an ancient Dartmoor Farmstead have been converted into a wonderful rustic family home located within a quiet hamlet with neighbouring properties.

This generously sized character property sits within a picturesque rural setting, offering uninterrupted views of traditional stone buildings and the rural countryside.

Inside, you'll find huge family/entertaining rooms, three double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a huge principal suite with a walk-in wardrobe and stylish bathroom.

And a ground floor reception room fitted with a wood burner. It benefits from dual aspect windows, the largest provides views of the courtyard garden.

The sizeable reception areas and the kitchen are bathed in natural light, thanks to the dual and triple aspect windows, harmonising contemporary elegance with traditional touches.

The clever reverse living layout places daily life on the upper level, allowing residents to fully embrace the breathtaking nature surrounding Faunstone Barn throughout the seasons, with the sleeping areas on the ground floor.

There is an option to convert a wing into a one bed/studio annex with income potential.

Externally, there’s an outdoor office/studio, South facing sun-terrace with a hydro spa, double garage with a large storage/gym area and 1.5 acres of paddock and enclosed gardens.

This charming ancient barn conversion has well-proportioned rooms, blending fashionable interiors and traditional features.

Arriving at Faunstone Barn front entrance the clever design invites you to cross over a bridge to the entrance hall, where you are greeted by a stunning tall ceilings adorned with glass banisters and a towering glass windows that frame the serene views of the walled garden and the quaint hamlet beyond.

Two separate boot/coat, storage areas are located in this space. From here, three doors open to inviting reception rooms.

The first beckons you into a generous 24-foot reception, complete with a practical wood-burning stove resting on a slate hearth, and triple-aspect windows showcasing the untouched rural landscape.

At the far end of the room, French doors lead to an L-shaped balcony, a perfect retreat for savouring the beauty of nature.

The room is spacious and filled with light, boasting an a-framed beamed ceiling and a skylight that further enhances its airy ambiance.

Stepping into the second room you enjoy the sun filled South facing Garden Room, where you'll be greeted by stunning views of the sun terrace and alfresco dining area, complete with a Hydrotherapy Tub and the Office/Studio.

This space basks in the warmth of the spring and summer. Next, discover the third door that opens into the grandest of all rooms, extending 40 feet in length.

This incredible space is perfect for social events and family gatherings, featuring a modern fitted kitchen with grey units, highlighted by striking black work surfaces and slate splash backs.

The is a unique centrally placed rotating wood-burning stove and chimney. At the far end, a cosy seating area beckons, complete with stairs leading down to the ground floor.

The room’s charm is amplified by beautiful beams and four wooden a-frames, plus a window that offers picturesque views of the walled garden, a long narrow window that overlooks the hamlet, and double doors that invite you to the dining terrace and Office/Studio via a second bridge.

This space is truly an entertainer’s dream, ideal for year-round socialising and festive celebrations.

As you step back into the main Entrance Hall, carpeted stairs gracefully descend to a generous fourth reception area, currently serving as a quiet reception space.

Adjacent to this, you'll find a door leading to a spacious walk-in storage area, as well as a dedicated room that functions as a wine store.

On the opposite side of this welcoming reception space lies the magnificent Principal Suite.

This expansive area is designed with luxury in mind, offering ample room for a super King-sized bed, wardrobes, a dressing table, and chests of drawers.

Abundant windows on either side flood the room with natural light, and a door opens to a picturesque Walled garden, highlighting a stunning apple tree as the centrepiece.

Additionally, doors lead into a walk-in wardrobe and into the ensuite bathroom, which is fitted with a modern shower, a freestanding oval bath, a wash hand basin, and a toilet, ensuring a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

There’s a feeling of total privacy with views overlooking the front garden space.

Leading off the Reception area, is a corridor that guides you to the sleeping quarters, featuring three double sized bedrooms, each providing privacy complemented by ensuite bathrooms, each has a glass door that opens to a serene walled garden, perfect for moments of relaxation and tranquillity.

The final section of the house, known as the Studio, currently it serves as a gallery and hair salon.

This space boasts its own WC, a storage area and Utility, with convenient access to the garden and a parking area.

There are doors out to an attractive Veranda overlooking the garden and the rural views.

It has the potential to transform into an independent dwelling/generational living space or office, making it an asset for any homeowner.

This property has a wonderful amount of garden, 1.5 acres in total, mainly laid to lawn with a gentle sloping open paddock situated above the barns.

It could make someone a wonderful small holding, or space for horses. It may be possible to purchase or rent additional land nearby.

With Dartmoor National Park on your doorstep, it's a wonderful place to ride, walk, kayak and cycle.

On the southern side of the barns there is a totally private large stone paved and terrace, a truly wonderful space for alfresco dining and entertaining.

There’s a detached home office and a hydrotherapy tub. Faunstone Barn sits on the Maristow Estate, and still carries a few minor covenants which remain to ensure peace and tranquillity continue.

This does include a few rules about permitted grazing and use of the house.

Solid electric gates provide the upmost privacy to Faunstone Barn, you arrive to a wide shingle driveway with space to accommodate easily half a dozen cars and a modern double garage with storage space.

Locally to the barns- The nearest place to for shopping and general amenities is just 5 Miles away, Plymouth ‘the ocean city’ with its vibrant restaurants and bars, shopping and ferry links to France and N.Spain with Brittany Ferries is approx.

8 miles. It’s within an amazing catchment area for junior, senior and both boys' and girls' grammar schools. A variety of colleges, the University of Plymouth.

Prep and private schools bus collects locally at Wotton. And there are free buses, and taxis to Plympton schools.

Shaugh Prior has a village pub, village hall, church, and the farmyard cafe are all walkable. Buses run from the end of the lane to Ivybridge and Plymouth.

There is an abundance of local activities for outdoor enthusiasts at Dewerstone and Dartmoor Tors, with horse riding, climbing, cycling and wild swimming.

Dartmoor offers 365 sq miles of natural beauty with grazing livestock. Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants and Golf Clubs are all within 5 miles at Shaugh Prior, at Elfordleigh and Boringdon.

Boringdon Hall has its Michelin Star Restaurant and outstanding Health Spa.

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If you opt to proceed, please be aware that we will receive an average referral fee of £120-£200 (including VAT) from the firm for the introduction.

These firms have been chosen based on their strong local reputation and proven track record of excellence. There's no obligation to use our recommended providers.

In accordance with current Anti-Money Laundering (aml) regulations, all prospective purchasers are required to provide valid identification documents before a sale can be agreed and solicitors formally instructed.

To facilitate these checks, a one-off charge of £36 (inclusive of VAT) applies. We kindly request that this cost be covered by you as part of the purchase process.

EPC Rating: D Disclaimer Agent Note: We may introduce buyers and sellers to our panel of carefully selected Conveyancers, Mortgage or surveyor services.

The choice to use their services is entirely yours. If you opt to proceed, please be aware that we will receive an average referral fee of £120-£200 (including VAT) from the firm for the introduction.

These firms have been chosen based on their strong local reputation and proven track record of excellence. There's no obligation to use our recommended providers.

In accordance with current Anti-Money Laundering (aml) regulations, all prospective purchasers are required to provide valid identification documents before a sale can be agreed and solicitors formally instructed.

To facilitate these checks, a one-off charge of £36 (inclusive of VAT) applies. We kindly request that this cost be covered by you as part of the purchase process.