About this property

An attractive family home situated in the desirable town of Modbury. A spacious open plan living area, 3 double bedrooms, gardens, double garage & off road parking for numerous cars.

Higher Barn is located in the heart of Modbury and discreetly tucked away in this popular town. Converted approximately 26 years ago is this spacious barn conversion within a very short walk to the local shops and amenities. The home offers charm and character providing comfortable accommodation.
When entering the property, the front door opens into a spacious hallway, a perfect space to store muddy boots, shoes and to hang coats. From the hallway, there are double doors opening into a very spacious open planned living accommodation incorporating the sitting room, kitchen and dining area. Furthermore there is a door to the cloakroom.
The sitting room is very spacious with double doors opening out on the garden to the front of the property. An open fireplace forms the focal point of the room. The kitchen/dining room is fitted with a range of wall and base units and built in appliances including a Rangemaster Aga and a dishwasher.
Stairs rising to the first-floor accommodation leading to three double bedrooms and a shower room. Two of the bedrooms are to the front of the property offer elevated views over Modbury church and beyond. The principal bedroom further benefits from a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom.
To the outside there is a garden to the rear and the front of the property. The garden to the rear is a perfect space to grow vegetables and wildflowers. The garden to the front is very secluded, a private position for alfresco dining. The property further benefits from a double garage and off-street parking for numerous cars.

Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Receiving worldwide media coverage, it became the first town in Europe to become plastic bag free. There is a good range of local shops including a butcher, grocers, hardware store, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift shops and art galleries. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, beaches, and coves, with Dartmoor National Park a several miles to the North.

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating system.

COUNCIL TAX
South Hams District Council. Band E

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Modbury Office) Tel: 01548 831163. Please contact the office to make an appointment.

Directions
From our office in the centre of Modbury, proceed towards Kingsbridge, and take the second turning left off the main road into Scolders Lane. After about fifty yards, turn left into Scoldens Close and number 4 is found on the right hand side.

Mileage
Kingsbridge 8 miles, A38 5.5 miles, Plymouth 12 miles (distances approximate)