Huntshaw | Great Torrington | Devon | EX38 7HE
Sunrise Barn
SUNRISE BARN
Nestling on the side of a valley overlooking the rolling Devon Countryside and yet only a few miles inland from the popular North Devon Coast renowned for its surf beaches and South West Coast path, this energy efficient home offers seclusion, tranquillity and stylish living with acreage, ponds and woodland.
KEY FEATURES
• Delightful valley setting
• Overall plot circa 2.5 Acres
• 6 year Build Warranty
• Contemporary interior
• Energy Efficient
• 4KW Photo voltaic panels with space in the plant room for a battery add on
• Air Source heat pump
• TV and Ethernet point in the bedrooms and sitting room
• USB and C charging points in all bedrooms and kitchen/breakfast room/family room
• Zoned under floor heating on the ground floor
• Lots of natural light
• Instow 6 Miles
• Great Torrington 5 miles
• Croyde Surfing beach 19 Miles
• Woolacombe Surfing beach 20 miles
• All mileage is approximate
Accommodation
So much care and attention to detail has gone into the building of this home by our client and it is plain to see as you go around.
Coming through the pair of five bar gates at the head of the drive the setting and countryside opens up in front and to the side. Just through the gates is ample room for a boat/horsebox/motorhome whilst the driveway slopes gently off to the side having ample room for multiple vehicle and bordered on one side by a sleeper retaining wall behind which the vendor has laid cable to allow for lighting, an EV charger connection and for those who may wish to install, electric gates.
Vertical Western Red Cedar clads the upper half of Sun Rise Barn, which is traditionally built under a metal profiled roof with galvanised rainwater goods, and contrasting granite stone faced lower elevations which continue around the terrace and beneath the driveway turning and parking area.
A slate path guides you to the continental styled composite front door and coming in through it into the reception hall you get a real sense of what this home is about. The first thing you notice is the large picture window through which you see the country side and the amount of natural light through it bathes the landing in natural light. One of the many design features in the property include a glass and polished chrome balustrading which continues down the stairs.
KEY FEATURES
The size of the main bedroom would be a credit to many a sitting room and being double aspect enjoys a wonderful rural outlook especially on the eastern side through the large window. The positioning of the windows and doors within the room allow for an extensive range of wardrobes in two locations and above one there is a cabling point for internal lighting. The en suite has micro cement coloured walls as used heavily on the Continent and the result gives a very clean and modern twist as there are no tiles to be cleaned down. The contrast of the matt black taps, shower heads, heated towel rail, the gloss white back to wall cistern WC, freestanding counter top vanity with basin and illuminated LED mirror add to the luxury and calming feel. Across the landing are two further double bedrooms, again with cabling for wardrobe illumination, and one of these, being some 17’ in length, allows for it being a work from home room as well. These two bedrooms have use of the family bathroom the centre piece being a gloss white freestanding bath with floor mounted taps and display recess inset into the wall. The theme of coloured micro cement on the walls and floor along with black bathroom fittings is carried though from the en suite.
KEY FEATURES
Taking the stairs down to the welcoming open plan kitchen/dining /family room you are struck by the amount of light coming in through the trifold doors and the large window behind the kitchen area. The kitchen has been designed with the minimum of walking between appliances and maximising the social aspect having a large quartz work top with bistro dining on one side. All the units are soft close with cupboards, pan drawers, integral cutlery tray, larder unit with four deep pull out drawers and so on. Out of sight behind the central island is a bottle rack and separate wine/bottle cooler. Appliances include an Inset is an induction hob with integral down draught extractor, oven with separate microwave, 12 piece dish washer and larder fridge with separate freezer. The rest of the room is however the new owners wishes to set it out having plenty of room for a large refectory style table and easy chairs, all sat upon an underfloor heated slate floor which continues into the sitting room. Leading off is a large utility room with what can only be described in one part as the engine room of the house, having an almost floor to ceiling pressurised hot water tank, expansion vessel, the inward connection point for the PV panels, the underfloor heating valves and on the outside wall is found the LG Air Source Heat pump. The rest of the room allows for plenty of storage for outdoor clothing and footwear and on the opposite side is an oak block top with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a door takes you to the outside. Finishing off the accommodation in this part of the down stairs is a large shower/ cloakroom following the same style and fitment as the en suite and family bathroom. The sitting room is a lovely double aspect room with recess for a 65” television with contemporary slimline remote control flame effect fire under and display recess to either side. The trifold doors invite you out onto the full width terrace and patio which is an ideal spot for some al fresco entertaining and dining.
SELLER INSIGHT
After Covid, we wanted to live with plenty of outside space, and we were incredibly lucky to find a plot like this on which to build Sunrise Barn,” say the owners of this unique, contemporary country home. “We designed and built it to our specification, orientating the house to capture the sunrise at the front and the sun setting over the garden at the back. It’s been such a peaceful and restorative place to live.”
Elevated above the hamlet of Huntshaw Water yet set into a small dip for shelter, they add, “It almost has its own microclimate – sometimes you can see the trees blowing in the wind, yet it’s perfectly calm at the house.” One of the best things about the position, they note, is that “there’s always a warm or shaded spot to enjoy, whether soaking up the sun on the large terrace and lawn, taking a peaceful walk through the stream-edged copse, or sitting quietly by one of the ponds and watching the resident owl wake up.”
Inside, light floods in through large aluminium-framed windows and bi- and trifold doors. “Even on winter days, the sun pours in,” they say. “The open-plan living spaces flow seamlessly into the garden – creating a home that feels like a permanent holiday was always part of the plan!” Interiors are calm and paredback, with natural materials such as slate, cedar and stone, and thoughtful design touches including zoned underfloor heating and USB/USB-C sockets throughout. “We wanted something practical, low-maintenance and futureproof. It’s incredibly efficient to run, with PV panels and an air-source heat pump keeping energy costs low. We’ve loved living here as it is, but there’s huge scope to further develop the place – a keen gardener would have an amazing blank canvas to work with.” Ample parking space is another feature that enhances the appeal.
Beyond the grounds of Sunrise Barn, the local area offers much to enjoy. “We were drawn by the proximity to North Devon’s beautiful coastline and the abundance of country walks, including 20 miles of common at nearby Great Torrington. RHS Rosemoor hosts lovely events, and there are some great country pubs close by. From Umberleigh station, the Tarka Line to Exeter is a stunning route.”
“Tranquil and private in equal measure, it’s been the perfect home for entertaining friends and family and enjoying a relaxed lifestyle — we’ll miss it very much.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Gardens and Grounds
These are a blank canvas for any incoming purchaser to create what they so wish. Immediately adjoining the barn there is an extensive full width impressive slate terrace and patio which provides a lovely spot to just sit and enjoy the wonders of nature around whilst taking on the views across the valley to the countryside beyond. There is a large expanse of level lawn, which would easily take a swimming pool subject to consent, running alongside and this is flanked by a Devon turf bank, beyond which the ground slopes down to the valley floor where the two ponds and woodland are found. There is an extensive slope leading back to the drive down and this would make a wonderful spot for an orchard to be created.
Overall the grounds extend to about 2.5 acres and provide a wonderful natural back drop to this special home.
Services
Mains water and electricity
Air Source heat pump
4KW PV panels with scope for battery add on Private drainage via modern Marsh Ensign treatment plant.
Directions
Leave Great Torrington on the B3232 along calf Street. At the roundabout take the first exit staying on the B3232 signed Barnstaple and Newton Tracey. Continue for about 3 miles turning left at Huntshaw Cross just past Automobeel, signed Huntshaw. At the T junction turn right signed Alverdiscott and Bideford taking the next left at Twitchen Cross signed Gammaton Moor and Bideford. Follow the road in to the hamlet of Huntshaw Water bearing right up the hill where the entrance will be found about 400 yards on the right.
From the A39 Atlantic Highway at Bideford coming in from Barnstable turn right at the traffic light lights onto the B3233 signed Instow and at the roundabout take the first exit staying on the B3233 (Barnstaple Street) for about a mile turning left in Manteo Way signed Eastleigh passing Tesco on the across the next roundabout and then turning left after about 300 yards onto Gammaton Road following this for abbot 4.5 miles where the driveway with a pair of large 5 bar gates will be found on the left hand side part way down the hill.
Guide price £850,000
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.07.2025
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E
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