This “best of both worlds” barn conversion has a “wonderful” country outlook - with a National Trust park as a neighbour. 

The Linhay, in Elburton, is an end-of-terrace property that sits within a historic farmstead next to the National Trust’s Saltram Park. 

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Inside the main living area. (Luscombe Maye)

The home was once part of Haye Farm’s barn, now being one of five barn conversions sitting beside the Grade II listed Hayes Farmhouse, which dates back to the 17th century. 

The property is entered through a wooden door to the kitchen, which has integrated appliances and leads to the sitting room, a dual aspect room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, a door to the garden and a feature fireplace with a granite surround. 

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The sitting room incudes a feature fireplace and a door to the garden. (Luscombe Maye)

A fixed ladder in the sitting room offers access to the galleried mezzanine area, which overlooks the sitting room and could be used as an office. 

Through the kitchen, the inner hall leads to a master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and an en-suite shower room, as well as a second bedroom and a family bathroom. 

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The mezzanine office area (Luscombe Maye)

Completing the accommodation are two loft spaces and a utility room. 

Outside, there is a private driveway, a parking area and garaging, as well as a small strip of lawn by the front door. 

To the rear of the home is a part-walled garden which faces west, benefitting from sun throughout the day, with a paved patio and a large garden shed. 

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The garden includes a patio, a shed and countryside views. (Luscombe Maye)

Throughout the garden are ‘wildilfe-friendly’ plants, including primroses, poppies and wild geraniums. 

The agent advises that there may be the opportunity to extend the property, subject to planning consents. 

The property is being sold by estate agents Luscombe Maye for a price of £450,000. 

The agent commented: “Located on a historic farmstead, The Linhay is one of only five barn conversions and a Grade II Listed Farmhouse in a 'best of both worlds' setting. 

“Haye Farm is situated next to the grounds of the National Trust's Saltram Park in a rural location on the outskirts of Elburton, yet within easy access of the A38, and the shops and public houses of Elburton Village and Plymstock.

“The property enjoys good sized accommodation with some vaulted ceilings, in addition to a larger-than-average level garden backing onto fields, a garage and parking, making it ideal for a wide range of uses, whether as a primary residence or second home, or a buy-to-let.”