The Barns@Downton is a stunning three-bedroom Eco-friendly barn conversion located just outside the beautiful riverside village of Dittisham near Dartmouth.
The Barns@Downton is a wonderful place for a family of six to stay while exploring the surrounding area including the immediately adjacent South Devon AONB.
The property has a gated entry to a car park with electric charging point and stone steps down to a spacious private terrace with ample seating and wood fired hot tub.
The property is made up of three stone barns with a large front door into a spacious entrance hall with utility room with separate washing machine, tumble dryer and under counter fridge and a downstairs WC.
The large sitting room to the right has 3 seating areas consisting of 2 large sofas around a wood burning stove and Smart TV with PlayStation 4 and a soundbar which can also be used to stream music.
Behind this are two large lounging chairs to enjoy a relaxing drink or read a book plus a desk with wired internet connection for anyone who needs to just check in with work while away.
To the left of the entrance hall is a large kitchen/diner with high ceilings, dining table, breakfast bar and island.
There are double ovens with microwave, induction hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher as well as a Lavazza coffee machine.
From the kitchen the sliding glass doors take you to the private patio with dining table, BBQ, garden lounging set and wood fired hot tub.
The hallway from the kitchen leads to the 2 downstairs bedrooms that consist of two zip lock beds, each of which can be made up as large doubles or twin rooms.
The bathroom has a large walk-in shower and oversized basin.
On the first floor the master suite consists of a king size bed, ample storage for clothing and a large bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and double basin.
All 3 bedrooms have a hairdryer and dressing table.
This property has been renovated to a very high standard with a view to making it as off-grid as possible.
The electricity is generated from solar panels in the adjacent field and the underfloor heating and hot water is generated from an air-source heat pump.
Take a day trip to the nearby village of Blackawton, where you'll find a beautiful village shop, a Post Office, and the George Inn, where you can enjoy local delicacies and great pub fare.There are numerous pubs, restaurants, cafes, and stores in nearby Dartmouth, as well as the Dartmouth Museum, where you can learn about the town's history in a 17th-century merchant's home.Dartmouth is a haven for budding historians, with attractions like Bayards Cove, built in the 16th-century, and Dartmouth Castle, a 15th-century fortress with beautiful views of the River Dart.Those who enjoy walking will enjoy the beautiful landscape that can be seen on the footpath from Greenway Quay to Kingswear and then across the river to Dartmouth where you can catch a ferry back up river to Dittisham.Use the nearby award-winning Blue Flag Blackpool Sands for a day at the beach, where you can soak up the sun, paddle in the sea, or try your hand at various watersports like rafting, kayaking, and paddleboarding.Boats can be rented for trips to Kingswear, where you'll find the magnificent 16th-century Kingswear Castle and the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre, a stunning 1920s country home well-worth a visit!