- Prestigious Grade II listed development +
- Access to private Wood Barton Estate. +
- Fishing on the River Avon +
- Generously proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors +
- South west facing patio +
- Tennis Court, pool and leisure complex +
- Garage with mezzanine storage +
- Private and guest parking +
- EPC Rating = B +
An exceptional home within a landmark conversion, offering luxurious accommodation, south west facing terrace and access to exclusive leisure facilities.
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.
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.
Square Footage: 3,428 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 991 years remaining.
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Additional Info
SERVICES: Mains Water, electricity. Private drainage. Gas central heating via LPG tank.
Photographs: June 2025.
VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.