Location

The coastal village of Torcross lies within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and sits at the southern end of the 3 mile long Slapton Sands beach.

The village is a bustling community that benefits from a public house and a few beachside cafes/restaurants.

Stokeley Farm Shop with café, butcher, delicatessen and a lovely selection of pop-up shops is located just outside the village. The heart of the village wraps around the tip of Slapton Ley, the largest natural lake in the south west of England and the nature reserve beyond is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest with its abundant fauna, flora and bird life and offers many trails and walks. Other recreational pastimes in the village include sailing, canoeing, fishing and direct access to the South West Coast Path.

The neighbouring village of Stokenham offers a primary school, while the secondary school is slightly further afield in Kingsbridge; both schools are rated as outstanding by Ofsted and both are on the main bus route The popular market town of Kingsbridge offers a wide range of amenities, including a leisure centre/indoor swimming pool, cinema, supermarkets and a wonderful selection of independent high street shops. Dartmouth, home to the Britannia Royal Naval College and the mouth of the River Dart is about 7 miles distant. There is a regular bus route running between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge

Description

Situated in a sheltered spot in the heart of the beautiful coastal village of Torcross, Butterwell Barn has been lovingly converted by local, award winning builders and is a stunning example of a barn conversion which marries character charm with modern family living.

Once complete, Butterwell Barn will be fully equipped with all the modern conveniences one would expect such as engineered oak floors with underfloor heating as well as bespoke kitchens and bathrooms.

Stepping into the spacious and welcoming entrance hall, you really get a feel for what is to come.

High ceilings, curved walls and reclaimed timbers add to the character and charm whilst large, Crittal style flood the spaces with natural light. The ground floor offers a fabulous principal en suite bedroom as well as a further two double bedrooms, one of which is en suite and a family bathroom. Beyond this is a convenient boot room/utility room with external access to the store. a double en suite bedroom on the first floor.

Stairs rise to a split landing which provides access to a large study with glazed double doors to the gardens.

The first floor is largely dedicated to the stunning living accommodation which is largely open plan with a stunning central feature fireplace with wood burning stove visible from both sides.

An abundance of windows and roof lights create a wonderful feeling of space, bathed in natural light with a large picture window perfectly framing the views over Slapton Ley.

The living space will comprise a well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances which will be open plan to the dining area and living area which also benefits from glazed doors which open onto the roof terrace above the garden room and provide the perfect spot for alfresco dining.

Beyond the living accommodation there is also a double en suite bedroom on the first floor.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside, Butterwell Barn benefits from a lovely private garden which has been thoughtfully landscaped with a number of terraces and seating areas from which to enjoy the surroundings.
There is ample driveway parking as well as bike/watersports storage.   

There is an additional garden room which could either be additional storage, a home office or gym.

Beyond the private garden there is a delightful communal area which again has been thoughtfully landscaped to take into account the special surroundings and Nature Reserve with a wildlife pond, an orchard and bat house.

Directions

The village can be approached from either Dartmouth or Kingsbridge. If the sea is on your left, drive to the far corner of the village the entrance to Butterwell Barn is at the head of Slapton Ley. If approaching from Kingsbridge, as you enter the village, the Ley will be on your left. Proceed to the head of the Ley and the driveway to Butterwell Barn will be on your right, just before the small car park.