Summary - Barn Cottage, Lewdown EX20 4DL
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious rural home with balcony, garden and parking near village amenities.
Generous three-bedroom barn conversion with character and exposed beams
First-floor living room opens onto balcony with garden views
Private enclosed rear garden; timber shed included
Gated driveway parking for three cars in tandem
Within walking distance of primary school, pub and village store
Oil-fired central heating and external oil tank on bund
Stone walls likely uninsulated; EPC rating E — upgrade potential
Some rooms have low ceilings, limiting certain alterations
Barn Cottage is a spacious, stone-built barn conversion set in a quiet Devon hamlet, presented with characterful exposed beams and generously sized rooms. The first-floor living room opens onto a balcony that looks over the private, enclosed rear garden — a useful spot for morning coffee or supervising children at play. The gated driveway provides tandem parking for up to three cars, a valuable asset in this rural location.
The layout suits a family wanting room to spread out: three double bedrooms, a ground-floor dining room with a log-burning stove, separate utility, and two bathrooms. Practical features include double glazing, a wood-burning stove, and an oil-fired boiler with radiators. Local amenities — primary school, village store and pub — are within walking distance, while the A30 is easily reached for commuting or travel across Devon and Cornwall.
Buyers should be aware of a few material points. The property dates from the early 20th century and the stone walls are assumed uninsulated, contributing to a current Energy Performance rating of E. Heating is oil-fired (stored in a bunded tank), which may concern those seeking lower-carbon or mains-gas options and adds running-cost considerations. Some rooms have low ceilings and a cottage feel that may limit alteration potential.
Overall, Barn Cottage is a roomy, characterful family home in a peaceful rural setting with parking and garden space. It will particularly appeal to buyers who value countryside living and are willing to accept the trade-offs of older construction and oil heating, or who see scope to improve energy performance over time.
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