Contemporary barn conversion, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall
A Grade II listed three bedroom barn, newly converted to a high specification with exposed beams and stonework. Located just outside the Cornish village of North Petherwin, five miles from Launceston and just 12 miles from the coast
Little Barton, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8NN
Little Barton is a beautiful Grade II listed stone built barn. Newly converted in 2017/18, it is approached via a private shared drive of Stenhill Farm (no longer a farm).
It stands attached to its sister stone barn - Stenhill Barton (sold), in an open yard setting with two other properties, all of which were once part of the original farm.
Key features
• Outstanding, quality barn conversion
• Light and spacious, 7m (24') open plan kitchen / living room
• Three ensuite bedrooms
• Cloakroom and office space
• Exposed A frames, lintels, granite corbels and soft rounded walls
• Large garden
• Parking for four cars
• 12 miles from the coast
• Launceston 5 miles, Bude 15 miles, Tavistock 20 miles
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall (3.33m x 3m / 10'11" x 9'10")
Bespoke timber and glass door leads to a wide, spacious welcoming hallway with natural slate floor.
Master bedroom (3.83m x 3.13m / 12'7" x 10'3")
Master bedroom with full length, bespoke timber window. Exposed granite corbels.
Ensuite (3.83m x 1.62m / 12'7" x 5'3")
Walk in 1.6m x 0.9m shower with drencher head and standard shower head. Bespoke, oak and slate basin unit. Toilet. Heated ladder towel rail. Oak panelled, enamelled bath. Slate windowsill. Tiled floor.
Bedroom two (3.5m x 2.9m / 11"6' x 9'6")
Bedroom with full length, bespoke timber window. Exposed granite corbels.
Ensuite (2.93m x 1.22m / 8'8" x 8'5")
Walk in 1.2m x 0.9m shower, drencher head and standard shower head. Bespoke, oak and slate basin unit. Toilet. Heated ladder towel rail. Oak panelled, enamelled bath. Slate windowsill, Tiled floor.
Cloakroom (1.5m x 0.9m / 4'11" x 3')
Bespoke, craftsman made, oak and slate basin unit with slatted shelf. Toilet.
Storage / office area (2.2m x 1.2m / 7'2" x 3'11")
With 0.46m (18") wide work surface with sockets for computer and printer. Washing machine connection.
Bespoke, craftsman made, solid oak and glass stairs leading to first floor…
FIRST FLOOR
Kitchen / living room (7.42m x 5.06m / 24'2" x 16'6")
Very large, spacious, open plan room with vaulted ceilings and exposed A frames. Roof lights and four windows fill the room with light. Feature lime pointed stone wall as a back drop for a wood burner set on slate.
Kitchen with polished natural slate work surfaces. Gas hob, electric oven. Traditional, white ceramic inset sink. Integrated dishwasher and under work surface integrated fridge.
Oak door leading to
Bedroom three (3.64m x 3.05m / 11'11" x 10')
Spacious bedroom with full length bespoke timber window. Oak loft hatch.
Ensuite (2.74m x 1.33m / 9' x 4'4")
Walk in 1.2m shower, drencher head and standard shower head. Bespoke, oak and slate basin unit. Toilet. Heated ladder towel rail. Slate windowsill. Porcelain tiled floor.
All internal doors are ledged, planked, solid oak.
From kitchen - door to:
Balcony / decking (3.3m x 4.8m / 10'9" x 15' 8") to garden. Decked balcony with glass balustrading. Steps leading down to the garden
Outside
Parking area (approx. 6 x 12m / 19'8" x 39'4")
Gravel parking area for 4 cars. Steps leading up to the garden.
Garden (approx. 336sq m / 0.08 acre)
Large, raised level garden at the back of the property.
Services
Mains electric, mains water, underground gas tank, private treatment plant.
Situation
Little Barton is situated on the edge of North Petherwin, a small village in east Cornwall, 5 miles north of Launceston. There is a village school dating back to 1878 which has been expanded in recent years.
Less than a two minute drive away is the local Countryman Pub, renowned for its warm welcome and delicious home cooked food.
North Petherwin also has the gentle Tamar otter and Wildlife Centre for nature lovers.
The stunning, wild and rugged North Cornwall coast lies within easy reach some 12 miles away with small secluded coves and long sandy beaches. Perfect for walking, swimming, surfing and kite surfing.
The popular seaside town of Bude with its wonderful family beaches and sea pool is 25 min drive.
Launceston, Cornwall's capital is five miles away and is a thriving town with all facilities… supermarkets, doctors, dentists, vets, etc. Also two eighteen hole golf courses, sports facilities and social clubs. The A30 links to Exeter (M5 and airport) and Truro.
The award winning town of Tavistock (20 miles / 35mins drive) has access to beautiful Dartmoor and all it has to offer. Kelly College is situated there, a well-respected public school.
The City of Plymouth (32miles / 1hr away) has a deep water marina and a cross channel ferry port.
Directions
From A39 - In Kilkhampton, turn to Launceston. At Red Post junction turn right then immediately left. After 10miles (15mins), you will see the Countryman Inn on your left, turn right here to North Petherwin. Keep left as road forks and the entrance to Stenhill Farm is on your left after about 500m.
From A30 - Approx 15mins. From Launceston (A388) take the B3254 to Lady Cross. Turn left B3254. At Langdon Cross just before The Countryman Inn on your right, turn left to North Petherwin. The entrance to Stenhill Farm is on your left after about 500m.
