Stylish barn in the Tamar Valley on the Devon/Cornwall border

River's Reach, a beautiful barn conversion, has reverse level accommodation over two floors: the vast former threshing barn on the first floor makes the most of the stunning scenery.

A look around the barn

Entry is via the large glass door in what used to be the hay wagon housing.

Facing you off the hall is the second bedroom with double bed; open the blackout blind in the morning and you may surprise a lamb gazing quizzically through the stock-fencing at you.

The under stairs cupboards hold linen and cleaning equipment. 

Also off the hall is the family wet room with basin, WC and shower with rain and hand-held shower heads, great for warming up after messing about on the river. 

Take the stairs to the landing.

On the landing is a bookshelf containing a file of information about the farm, local facilities and more distant delights. 

Turn right and open the door to the main bedroom. The double bed has a lovely outlook to the river over pasture where sheep peacefully chew the cud. The en-suite contains shower, basin, WC etc. 

The large door on the landing opens into the living area. This is an impressive space - open-plan, light and airy with oak beams, pale beech wood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides capturing the views. The feeling of spaciousness is enhanced by minimal, elegant furnishings.

The well equipped kitchen's L shaped units hide integrated appliances in keeping with the pared-back look and there are plenty of surfaces for meal preparation and cooking. The stainless steel Miele fridge-freezer complements the silver grey colours used throughout. 

In the central area the glass dining table and chairs are set between long windows eother side providing views to both the farmyard and river.  

At the far end of this huge space is the sitting area with sofas and coffee tables arranged on a thick wool rug. Nestle amongst soft throws in the squashy sofas in front of the glowing wood-burner on a cool autumn evening or throw open the French windows to the roof terrace and feel the balmy breezes in summer heat. 

The roof terrace is a secluded hideaway screened by a grape vine, Wisteria and Virginia Creeper-covered balustrading, where you can eat out at the glass table and chairs provided.  Soak up the day's sun in deckchairs, immerse yourself in a book beneath the umbrella (there are a wealth of books for you to read) or unwind with a glass of something special after a day’s activities and enjoy the sight of the Tamar glinting in the sunset. 

If you want a work-out near to home open the green wooden door off the forecourt and discover the spacious games room.  Spend an evening here limbering up with a game of table tennis, slowing down with a round of darts or just relaxing on the additional sofas.

Alternatively on a summer evening, fire up one of the barbecues on the side lawn or forecourt and bask in the sunshine from deck chairs and tables.

Detail

 

Ground floor

• Entrance hall with coat hooks, room for wellies and outdoor shoes and understairs cupboards for linen and cleaning equipment incl. vacuum cleaner and cleaning materials
• Bedroom - double bed (4'6") with Devon Duvets' wool topper. Wardrobe with drawers and hanging space. Full length mirror, blackout blind, towels, hair dryer
• Family wet room - overhead rain shower with additional handheld spray, wash basin, and WC.
• Understairs cupboard - Foldable drying rack (for use in hall only), iron and board,vacuum cleaner, dustpan and brush and additional convector heater. 

First floor

• Landing - bookshelf with information about the farm, its amenities, local facilities, train and tide times, walks, and a wealth of flyers, brochures and maps. 
• Bedroom - double bed (4'6") with new mattress.  Bedside table with radio/alarm, console table with stool, large wall mirror, small chest of drawers and clothes hanging trolley, blackout blind, convector heater
• En-suite shower room - shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Cupboard housing fresh towels. Hair dryer. Blackout blind. Wall heater
• Living Room:
• Kitchen area – with integrated appliances including dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer. There is a fan-assisted oven, induction hob and a stainless steel fridge freezer. Other equipment includes a microwave, toaster, utensils' steel trolley, cupboards for crockery and cutlery and side board cupboard for guests' dry goods
• Dining area - glass table and chairs for 6. High chair for baby (if required)
• Sitting area - 3 and 2 seater leather sofas with cushions and washable snuggle throws, coffee tables, drinks trolley, large TV with Freeview, DVD player. There is also a corner cupboard housing books, cards, chess and other board games. 
• 4 convector heaters and large wood-burner
• Blinds on all floor-to-ceiling windows
• Roof terrace - glass table, chairs and umbrella. (Deck chairs kept in Games Room)

A separate entrance beneath the living room opens into:

• Games Room
• Slazenger table tennis table
• Dart board
• Football and goal (for young people)
• Various equipment for cricket, badminton etc and toys in end cupboard
• Library 
• Seating area of sofas and coffee table 
• Additional deck and other chairs for indoor and outdoor use together with seating pads and cushions

Outside space:

• For exclusive use of guests:

• Barn roof terrace opening off the living area, with tables, chairs, umbrella and deck chairs if required

• Barn forecourt which has rattan benches and table, wooden bench seating and a pub table with umbrella and moveable barbecue

• Lawned garden surrounding the barn where you can relax in deck chairs, pub table and benches, play games or enjoy a barbecue
  
  

• Guests are welcome to enjoy:

• The river strand from which you can paddle, sail, swim or picnic on and watch river life go by

• 30 acres of grounds - pasture, conservation area, silver/lead mine - please do not enter the ruins (currently undergoing stabilization- you do so at your own risk) - and riverbank to explore