South Cuma

This spacious property has been thoughtfully designed by its owners to provide the perfect getaway for families or couples looking for a quiet rural retreat without sacrificing luxurious home comforts. Those who love walking can explore pretty country lanes and footpaths; the picturesque village of Drewsteignton in the valley of the River Teign, just over 2 miles away, has a village store, pub and fine dining restaurant. Fingle Bridge, also 2 miles away, has an excellent pub and breathtaking scenery, and the river has many bathing areas and river beaches for hot summer days. Nearby Chagford is known for its 15th and 16th-century buildings, independent shops, restaurants and the largest freshwater outdoor swimming pool in Devon. Not only that, but the cathedral city of Exeter is only 14 miles away.

There is an abundance of living space downstairs, with ceiling heights of 21ft in the open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, a wood burner for cosy evenings in and an exceptionally well-equipped kitchen with two ovens. A utility room and shower room lead off the entrance hall and at the other end of the barn is a cosy snug with another wood burner, a TV and a children’s toy kitchen. Evenings or rainy days can be spent in the games room, which has a full-size snooker table (over 16s only) and table tennis. The master bedroom has its own open tread staircase leading off from the living area and features a super-king-size bed, a Juliet balcony with a glass balustrade and an en-suite shower room, as well as a free-standing bath in the bedroom with views out onto the garden. The other three bedrooms are accessed from the other end of the living area: one with a king-size bed, a sofa bed suitable for a child and an en-suite bathroom (with no door separating the bathroom from the bedroom); another with a king-size bed and access to a Jack and Jill shower room shared with the family bedroom, which has two double beds – ideal for two adults or four children. Hanging space for two of the bedrooms is on the landing.

The barn sits within beautiful unspoilt grounds and features a good-sized patio, outdoor dining furniture and charcoal BBQ as well as an unfenced pond where the owners have left a rowing boat for guests to use at their own risk. With no light or traffic pollution and just two neighbouring properties, this is the perfect spot for nature lovers and stargazers.