Hewton, Bere Alston, PL20

Nestled within a delightful hamlet of just eight unique dwellings in the heart of the Tamar Valley, this beautifully converted barn (2003) offers character-filled accommodation finished to a very high standard. The property offers enviable views across the Tamar Estuary towards Saltash and Cargreen. Silver Barn seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern comfort, creating an inviting living space.

The heart of the home is an impressive open-plan living and dining room, featuring stunning Italian travertine flooring by Fired Earth, vaulted ceilings with original beams, and French doors that open onto a black slate and limestone patio. This spacious area is perfect for both relaxed everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen, integrated into this open-plan design, boasts a central peninsula with bespoke solid wood cabinets, cupboards and drawers (with traditional dovetail joints), on two sides. A convenient butler sink with drainers, tiled worktops, alongside plumbing for a washing machine and dedicated areas for a freestanding cooker and fridge freezer. Four double-glazed traditional Velux roof lights complete the space.

The property includes two well-proportioned bedrooms, both featuring vaulted and beamed ceilings. The master bedroom has French doors onto the patio and lawned garden, and has a lovely estuary view. An en-suite wet room complements the master, equipped with a thermostatic shower, low-level WC, pedestal basin, tiling, an extractor, heated towel rail and a traditional Velux roof light. The second bedroom has a patio door opening out to the garden. The en-suite bathroom, also with vaulted and beamed ceiling and a roof light, comprises a bath, pedestal basin, back-to-wall WC, and a heated towel rail. Pine doors are fitted throughout the property, and oak lintels add to the overall character.

Externally

The property benefits from a gravelled driveway providing allocated parking for 3-4 cars which is bordered by a traditional Devon hedge. A five-bar gate leads into the property, where a spacious slate and black limestone patio extends from the living room and bedrooms, perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying the picturesque views. The patio is flanked by well-maintained lawns, with a designated side area for a washing line, an outside tap and outdoor electric plug socket for convenience.

Situation

Hewton is a small, exclusive hamlet that offers a tranquil rural lifestyle whilst remaining accessible to local amenities. Its elevated position provides stunning panoramic views of the River Tamar and the surrounding countryside. The property is located at the heart of the Tamar Valley National Landscape. It overlooks the estuary where the River widens towards the Tamar Bridge, and extends West where a graceful bend curves inland towards Pentillie Castle. The nearby village of Bere Alston offers local conveniences, and the larger town of Tavistock provides a wider range of shops and services. There are two stations near the property, at Bere Alston and Bere Ferrers, on the Tamar Valley Line connecting to Plymouth and the Great Western Railway to Exeter and London.

Accommodation:

Open Plan Living/Dining Room: 6.48m x 4.46m (21'3" x 14'8") Italian Travertine flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings with some original beams, French doors to patio, 4 x double-glazed Velux roof lights.

Kitchen:  Peninsula, solid wood cabinets, cupboards and drawers, butler sink, tiled worktop, plumbing for washing machine, space for freestanding cooker and fridge freezer, a Velux roof light.

Master Bedroom: 3.58m x 2.84m (11'9" x 9'4") Vaulted and beamed ceiling, French doors to patio and lawned garden with estuary views. Utility cupboard containing electric boiler, Economy 7 switch and insulated hot water cylinder. Header tank cupboard above.

En-suite Wet Room: 2.63m x 1.17m (8'8" x 3'10") Thermostatic shower, low-level WC, pedestal basin, tiled, extractor, heated towel rail and Velux roof light.

Bedroom Two: 3.18m x 2.80m (10'5" x 9'2") Vaulted and beamed ceiling, French doors to patio and garden.

Bathroom: 3.11m x 1.19m (10'2" x 3'11") Vaulted and beamed ceiling, Velux roof light, bath, pedestal basin, back-to-wall WC, tiled, heated towel rail, extractor.

Outside: parking for 3-4 cars (gravelled driveway), Devon hedge, 5-bar gate, black slate and limestone patio, lawns, side area for washing line, outside tap and outside electric plug socket.

Council Tax: B

EPC: Energy Rating E; Environmental Impact Rating B

Services: Mains electric, electric heating, mains water (metered), private sewerage as the property benefits from a domestic Klargester Biodisc water treatment plant and requires no mains drainage.

The only power source at the property is electricity, meaning no CO2 emissions from the property when supplied (currently) from renewable sources. The EPC rating reflects the vendors’ careful avoidance of fossil fuels; all windows and doors are double-glazed, and all wall and roof spaces fully insulated, currently LED lighting throughout. Since 2003 the garden has been organic with no use of pesticides.

Agent’s notes: Fixtures, fittings, appliances or any building services referred to does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. The suitability and working condition of these items and services is the responsibility of purchasers.