Maristow Barton

About this property

... deep in Lord Roborough’s 6,000 acre estate, 1½ miles from Milton Combe and very close to the river Tavy, is Maristow Barton, a large, detached Georgian country house in its own enclosed grounds and most peaceful of settings, lots of footpaths; jetty for small boat (bring your own) on the Tavy (excellent birdwatching). Beside the house, an enclosed, sunny, gravelled yard with tables/chairs, two barbecues; behind the house, a large lawn. Games room (table tennis, darts). Barns provide storage space for bicycles (bring your own).

The house is hugely comfy, bright modern decor, owner loved/used. Large hall; beautiful, sunny living/dining room (30’ x 18’) with open fire, TV/DVD, good paintings. TV room with dark red walls, comfy seating and TV/DVD. Kitchen with two dishwashers, microwave, fridge-freezer (chest freezer in barn), gas range, electric oven/gas hob, island with bar stools; larder with additional fridges; laundry room with washing machine, tumble drier. Downstairs lobby/loo and back door to yard.

Upstairs (stairgates): on the first floor, four bedrooms, all good-sized, well-proportioned rooms with Georgian windows (seats) and lots of light:

- the Japanese master double (6’ bed) with black lacquer furniture and en suite shower-room (suite with power-shower and double tray);

- a twin (5’ bed), peaceful in greens/creams with en suite shower-room (suite, power-shower);

- a double (5’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite, power-shower);

- a double (6’ sleigh bed) with exclusive use of shower-room (suite, power-shower) across the landing;

On the second floor, four more bedrooms, smaller, lower ceilings, all brightly coloured and fun:

- the ‘fuschia’ double (5’ bed) with slipper bath (plus hand-shower) in the room, washbasin in one cupboard, loo in another (limited clothes-hanging space);

- the ‘turquoise’ double (5’ bed) with slipper bath (plus hand-shower) in the room, washbasin and loo in cupboard;

- the ‘red room’ with twin beds (zip-linkable to 6’ double) and en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower);

- the ‘green and pink room’ with twin beds and en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower).

Professional catering available. Dogs permitted in kitchen and utility areas only. Damages Deposit £750. The standard of luxury and comfort in the house is exceptional, the atmosphere relaxing and casual, the surroundings tranquil.

Accommodation

- Electricity costs are included
- Heating costs are included
- This property has central heating
- This property has an open fire
- Groceries can be pre-ordered from the owner
- Professional catering is available by arrangement
- There is a broadband internet connection
- There is one television
- There is one DVD
- There is a games room
- Linen and duvets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- Baby sitting is not available
- A dropsided or traditional cot is available
- A highchair is available
- Smoking IS NOT allowed at this property
- There is one freezer
- There is one microwave
- There are two dishwashers
- There is one tumble drier
- There is one fridge-freezer
- There is one washing machine
- There is a phone
- There is a barbecue
- Pets are welcome by arrangement- Pets allowed at the property- Has open fire or wood burner
- Property is completely detached- Property has countryside views- Property is near a golf course- Property has a games room- Property has an enclosed garden- Property is non smoking