Property Description
‘... 50 yards up a little lane from the creek in South Pool , with stunning views of the estuary and the surrounding village, a wonderful, spacious, ‘›upside down' house converted from two old barns. Large, enclosed, paved courtyard immediately outside with steps down to sunken dining area (huge slate-topped table/benches, stone-built barbecue) – great for alfresco dining and evening sun. Beyond a five bar gate, an acre of sloping paddock overlooking the village, the bottom part of which is lawned with a play frame (Wendy house, slides, swings), brilliant for children to let off steam.<!–?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /–>
Inside, very attractively “own home' with original art work and good quality furnishings. From the hall, spiral staircase up to kitchen/dining room ( dishwasher , microwave , double oven/ceramic hob, larder fridge) with porthole window looking into the living room, French windows to balcony (table/chairs, views), cloakroom (loo) and door to lane. Huge, beamed living room (26' x 15') with open fire in raised hearth, TV/Sky/DVD/video and, at one end, glass box/window with splendid views over the creek. On this floor, a generous-sized triple-aspect bedroom (6' zip-linked double or twin) with beams, en suite bathroom (suite with separate power-shower) and village and estuary views.
On the ground floor, another large bedroom (6' zip-linked double or twin) with darts, en suite shower-room (suite) and French windows to courtyard, and a double (5' wrought iron bed) with en suite tiled bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Large utility room ( washing machine , tumble drier , freezer ) for dogs or drying wetsuits and beach stuff. From the living room, more spiral stairs down to small kitchenette area (sink, small larder fridge) and folding doors to courtyard – a handy area for preparing trays with drinks and nibbles to be enjoyed outside. Also at this end of the house, a large twin with en suite tiled bathroom (suite with large walk-in shower).
A lovely spacious family house in a 'Swallows and Amazons'-type area, just a stroll from an excellent pub.
