Livingshayes, Silverton

Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Devon countryside, this stylish three bedroom house sits in an elevated spot on the edge of the village of Silverton, benefitting from garden and paddock extending to just over two acres and with breathtaking views to match. The property is one of seven, completed in 2017 when the barns were flawlessly converted from their derelict condition, providing a small community within a rural setting and an opportunity to immerse yourself into the countryside lifestyle, whilst being situated close to excellent village amenities. Across a split-level layout that stretches to over 1700 sq ft, the combination of high ceilings, natural light and functionality is apparent throughout. Many of the barn’s original features have been preserved, most noticeably the impressive threshing wheel in the kitchen, which still rotates!

A picturesque and immaculate gravel courtyard is where you find the front door to The Threshing Barn, which opens into a charming entrance hall, complete with flagstone tiles. Immediately in front of you is the utility room, which doubles up as a very practical ground floor shower room and delivers handy storage space too. Across the hallway, double doors open into a spacious sitting room, with ample space to fit in an office area or even a further dining set up. The first flight of stairs takes you up into the breathtaking octagon shaped kitchen, complete with the aforementioned threshing wheel at its centre. Another generous sized room, cupboards and worktop space fill half of the perimeter of the room, with the remainder ensuring there is plenty of space for a large kitchen table and further seating. Double doors from the kitchen also open out onto the patio area, with the garden and paddock above. Up a further small flight of stairs, the three double bedrooms and family bathroom are located. The main bedroom benefits from an en suite and the second bedroom is furnished with a very convenient walk in wardrobe!

Access to the back garden is from the double doors in the kitchen, but there is the added benefit of gated access from the parking area. This track ensures that vehicular access is available to the field. Furthermore, a communal track that follows the outer ring of the development provides access directly to the top of the paddock, where the stables are currently located. Views from the garden and field are simply breathtaking, with a far reaching south facing aspect across Devon, all the way to Dartmoor. It really is an idyllic setting. Silverton is located on the commuter friendly side of Exeter—as well as being handily located for access to Exeter airport and both Exeter St. David’s and Tiverton Parkway train stations—and is thought to be one of the oldest villages in Devon. It continues to be an extremely sought after village as it provides the fantastic combination of the ‘village lifestyle’ whilst also being well connected to the city of Exeter. Amenities in the village itself are exceptional, with a brilliant Doctor’s surgery, convenience store, post office, primary school and two pubs.