Location

Wood Barton is just outside the village of Woodleigh in the beautiful and unspoilt Avon Valley. The villages of Moreleigh and Loddiswell are both within a short distance providing basic amenities, while the market town of Kingsbridge has a vibrant local community with its own cottage hospital, primary school, college and usual range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Both Exeter and Plymouth are within easy reach offering a wider range of leisure, commercial, retail and business opportunities.

Communications are good with the A38 dual carriageway within 9 miles providing fast access to Plymouth and the M5 at Exeter. A rail service is available from Totnes. The estuaries and beaches for which the South Hams is famous are within easy reach providing every opportunity for a diverse range of sporting and leisure acitivies.

Description

Positioned within the magnificent setting of a converted Trappist monastery, this outstanding residence forms part of a prestigious development surrounded by parkland and gardens extending to approximately 80 acres.
The property is beautifully presented throughout, offering expansive living accommodation and thoughtfully considered interiors. Upon entering the home, a grand entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the property, with generous ceiling heights and elegant proportions. The principal reception room is flooded with natural light and features a striking Portland stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, providing a central focal point.
The adjoining open-plan kitchen and dining room is exceptionally well appointed, fitted with a comprehensive range of Miele appliances, including two ovens, gas and induction hobs, steam oven, microwave, warming drawer, and dishwasher, along with Amana refrigeration and wine storage. Arched doors lead onto a south-west facing balcony, perfectly positioned for enjoying views over the formal grounds.
Also on this floor is a cloakroom with shower and a large coat cupboard, providing practicality and convenience.
A Grade II listed granite staircase, a historic architectural feature, leads to the upper level, where a dual-level fourth bedroom/study is currently arranged as a home office with mezzanine.
The lower ground floor houses the impressive principal suite, offering direct garden access, a dressing room, and a luxuriously appointed en suite bathroom. There are two further generous double bedrooms on this floor, one en suite, in addition to a family shower room. All bedrooms benefit from French doors opening to the private garden terrace, ensuring natural light and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
A fully fitted utility room, also with Miele appliances, completes the accommodation.
Externally, the property enjoys a private south west facing terrace, allocated parking, and a garage with mezzanine storage. Residents have exclusive access to the leisure complex, which includes a large swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, weights room, and communal tennis courts.

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