Property Details: - Type: Barn conversion - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 3
Agent: Wilkinson Grant & Co - Exeter Phone: 01392 458091
<b>Description</b><br/><br/>A hidden gem, Witdown Barn is a stunning three double-bedroom barn conversion set within an exclusive development of just 13 homes. This beautiful property effortlessly combines traditional charm with modern comforts, creating a home that is both practical and full of character.<br/><br/>Inside, the accommodation is thoughtfully designed, offering three generously sized bedrooms—perfect for families, guests, or a home office setup. The heart of the home is the impressive 28-foot open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space, bathed in natural light and ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.<br/><br/>Outside, the property boasts a substantial private garden of approximately a quarter of an acre, providing a peaceful haven surrounded by existing arable land on all sides. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy countryside tranquillity with plenty of space to relax, play, or even grow your own.<br/><br/>About Kerswell Barton:<br/><br/>Dating back to 1875, Kerswell Barton, Broadclyst is a fine example of a Victorian Model Farm and one of the largest still in existence in Devon. Kerswell Barton functioned as a working farm for livestock and produce until 2010 when it was sold to the current owners. <br/><br/>A Victorian Model Farm was an 18th-19th century experimental farm, which researched and demonstrated improvements in agricultural techniques, efficiency, and building layout. Education and commitment to improving welfare standards of workers were also aspects of the ideal farm movement. Farm buildings were designed to be beautiful as well as utilitarian-inspired by the ideals of the enlightenment.<br/><br/>English Heritage have deemed Kerswell Barton a building of Historic Significance that should now be preserved through residential use.<br/><br/>Broadclyst itself is situated in the heart of the National Trust Killerton Estate which was gifted in 1944 by Sir Richard Acland to the National Trust incorporating over 6400 acres including working farms and 240 cottages. Killerton House, within the estate have year round activities for all the family. However records from 1909 show that Kerswell Barton has always been a totally independent farm in private ownership and not part of either the adjacent Poltimore Estate or the nearby Killerton Estate.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>Kerswell Barton is situated around 4 miles from the cathedral city of Exeter, on the fringes of the popular village of Broadclyst. Broadclyst has amenities to include a post office/village store, two public houses, a church and sports centre, along with well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Much of the village is owned by the Killerton Estate which is part of the National Trust. Exeter has good private and public schools, the Princesshay shopping centre, a red brick university, excellent restaurants, an international airport as well as a mainline railway station offering a link to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Junctions to all major roads are also within easy reach.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/><br/>From Exeter proceed on the B3181 taking you through and out of Pinhoe. Continue over the M5 motorway bridge and the entrance to Kerswell Barton will be clearly marked on your right hand side.<br/><br/>
