Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5EW

Experience the charm of Faunstone Barn over 4,200 Sqm. Beautifully transformed modern barns that once served as an ancient Dartmoor Farmstead.

This exquisite character property sits within a picturesque rural setting, offering uninterrupted views of neighbouring stone buildings and the rural countryside. 
Inside, you'll find generous accommodation, huge family or entertaining rooms, three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a huge principal suite that exudes luxury. 

The sizeable reception areas and the kitchen are bathed in natural light, thanks to the dual and triple aspect windows, harmonising contemporary elegance with traditional touches. 
The clever reverse living layout places daily life on the upper level, allowing residents to fully embrace the breathtaking nature surrounding Faunstone Barn throughout the seasons.

Externally, theres an annex, a studio, South facing sun-terrace with a hydro spa, double garage and 1.5 acres of paddock and enclosed gardens.

A charming ancient barn conversion with generously proportioned rooms, blending contemporary and traditional features with an opulent life style.

Crossing over a bridge you reach the entrance, where you are greeted by a stunning hall adorned with towering glass windows that frame the serene views of the walled garden and the quaint hamlet beyond.

From here, three doors open to inviting reception rooms. The first beckons you into a generous 24-foot reception, complete with a charming wood-burning stove resting on a slate hearth, and triple-aspect windows showcasing the untouched rural landscape. At the far end of the room, French doors lead to an L-shaped balcony, a perfect retreat for savoring the beauty of nature. The room is spacious and filled with light, boasting an A-framed beamed ceiling and a skylight that further enhances its airy ambiance.

Step into the second room, a spectacular Garden Room, where you'll be greeted by stunning views of the sun terrace and alfresco dining area, complete with a Hydrotherapy Tub and an Office/Studio. Facing south, this space basks in the warmth of spring and summer, seamlessly connecting the house to the annex for unparalleled accommodation.

Next, discover the third door that opens into the grandest of all rooms, extending 40 feet in length. This incredible space is perfect for socializing and family gatherings, featuring a modern fitted kitchen with elegant grey units, highlighted by striking black work surfaces and splash backs. Imagine hosting meals around a massive dining table, all while enjoying the enchanting ambiance created by a unique, centrally-placed rotating wood-burning stove and chimney. At the far end, a cosy seating area beckons, complete with stairs leading down to the ground floor. The room’s charm is amplified by beautiful beams and four wooden A-frames, plus a wimdow that offers picturesque views of the walled garden, a long narrow window that overlooks the hamlet, and double doors that invite you to the dining terrace and Office/Studio via a second bridge. This space is truly an entertainer’s dream, ideal for year-round socialising and festive celebrations.

As you step back into the main Entrance Hall, elegant carpeted stairs lead gracefully descending to a generous fourth reception area, currently serving as a music room. This adaptable space holds incredible potential, easily transforming into a home gym or a delightful play and study area for children. Adjacent to this inviting reception room, you'll find a door leading to a spacious walk-in storage area, as well as a dedicated room that functions as a wine store.

On the opposite side of this welcoming reception space lies the magnificent Principal Suite. This expansive area is designed with luxury in mind, offering ample room for a super King-sized bed, wardrobes, a dressing table, and chests of drawers. Abundant windows on either side flood the room with natural light, and French doors open up to a picturesque Walled garden, highlighting a stunning apple tree as the centerpiece. Additionally, doors lead into a large walk-in wardrobe and into the ensuite bathroom, which is fitted with a modern shower, a freestanding oval bath, a wash hand basin, and a toilet, ensuring a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Theres a feeling of total privacy with views overlooking the front garden space.

Leading off the Reception Hall, is a carpeted corridor that guides you to the sleeping quarters, featuring three generously sized bedrooms, each providing an oasis of privacy complemented by modern ensuite bathrooms. Imagine the luxury of each bedroom, with a glass door that opens to a serene walled garden, perfect for moments of relaxation and tranquility.

The final section of the house, known as the Studio, currently it serves as a beauty and hair salon. This space boasts its own WC, a storage area, with convenient access to the garden and a parking area. It also accommodates a separate utility room, storage area and a separate WC. There are doors out to an attractive Australian style Verandah over looking the garden and the rural views.
With its versatility, this Studio area has the potential to transform into an independent dwelling/generational living space or office, making it a valuable asset for any homeowner. 

This property has a wonderful amount of garden, 1.5 acres in total, mainly laid to lawn with a gentle sloping open paddock situated above the barns. It could make someone a wonderful small holding, or space for horses. It may be possible to purchase or rent additional land nearby. With Dartmoor National Park on your door step its a wonderful place to ride.

On the southern side of the barns there is a totally private large stone paved and terrace, a truly wonderful space for alfresco dining and entertaining. There is a detached home office and a hydrotherapy tub. Steps lead up to the upper level paddock which is hedged and fenced.

Faunstone Barns are located on the once Maristow Estate, a few covenants remain to ensure peace and tranquility continue. This does include a few rules about permitted grazing and use of the house.

Solid electric gates provide the upmost privacy to Faunstone Barns, you arrive to a wide shingle driveway with space to accommodate easily half a dozen cars and a modern double garage with storage space.

Locally to the barns-

is the nearest place to for shopping and general amenities, 5 Miles away, Plymouth ‘the ocean city’ with its vibrant restaurants and bars, shopping and ferry links to France and N.Spain with Brittany Ferries is approx. 8 miles. 
It’s within an amazing catchment area for junior, senior and both boys and girls grammar schools. A variety of colleges, the University of Plymouth. Prep and private schools bus collects locally at Wotton. And there is a free bus and taxis to Plympton schools.

Shaugh Prior Primary School, the village pub, village hall, church and the farmyard cafe are all walkable. Buses run fro. The end of the lane to Ivybridge and Plymouth. 
There are an abundance of local activities for outdoor enthusiasts at Dewerstone and Dartmoor Tors, with horse riding, climbing, cycling and wild swimming. Dartmoor offers 365 sq miles of natural beauty with grazing livestock.

Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants and Golf Clubs are all within a 5 miles at Shaugh Prior, at Elfordleigh and Boringdon. Boringdon Hall has its Michelin Star Restaurant and outstanding Health Spa.

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