A home known to have produced an income for its keepers in the past, and one we feel could do so again - especially as the planning permission to convert the barn is in place.

Rose Cottage is in the centre of the village of South Zeal, but it is not obvious. It feels hidden away. Which I like, especially as it is very pretty. Other reasons I particularly like it are that it has parking, easy access to the garden from the side and if the lawn is not large enough for the children, or indeed grandchildren to play football, there is a large park just behind for them to explore and enjoy. This superb public facility will benefit the would-be guests of the barn too, assuming one wants to carry forward the planning and convert it. The planning is for residential use though so would also suit dual occupancy, utilising it as an annex.

In the past, the barn has been the local Fish & Chip shop during the late 1940's and 50/s. A family member of the current owner was an evacuee of the war and spent his childhood here. It is reported too that it has served as a cinema for the village and the hay loft reminds us of its original use.

The exact age of the home is not known, but there are title documents stretching back to 1768 and the fireplace in the living room is very much of the period. The cloam oven remains in excellent condition too as the fire was covered for many years with a smaller one, like so many others though, it was found and stands proud as the focal point of the room.

The First floor is an unusual layout with the bathroom arranged as a Jack 'n Jill for bedrooms 2 and 3, but accessed through either one or the other. No matter, the main bedroom is large enough and has deep recess enough to make that one ensuite.

There is no need to convert the barn for accommodation, it could be a place to restore cars or motorcycles, an office (there is high speed broadband in the village), an artist’s studio, storage for your online shop. The possibilities are endless. The point is, this home offers the opportunities within a great location and two pubs on the doorstep. Viewing is available immediately by appointment. Please do not hesitate, book now.

Planning link 0105/18 Detailed Application Result | Dartmoor

In the past, the barn has been the local Fish & Chip shop during the 1940's and 50/s.