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Ford Mill Farm is an enchanting former farm which is now is used as a smallholding with characterful farmhouse, two established holiday lets, multiple barns and stables and over 8 acres of unspoiled Devon countryside. Tucked away in a truly idyllic setting on the outskirts of the picturesque North Devon village of Woolsery, Ford Mill Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to embrace the rural lifestyle in one of the South West’s most scenic and peaceful locations. This captivating farmstead comes complete with approximately 8.75 acres of gardens, paddocks, a spring-fed ornamental lake, smaller pond with 'Monet Bridge', stabling, and two beautifully converted holiday cottages, all nestled within a charming and private valley with stream and river borders. Lovingly maintained and sensitively modernised, the main farmhouse dates back in parts to the 17th century and exudes timeless character, with exposed beams, natural stonework, traditional fireplaces, and generous room proportions that reflect its long agricultural heritage. In direct contrast the kitchen and interlinking conservatory as well as the first-floor veranda provides a blend between the old and modern contemporary finishes. In addition to the principal residence, the property also includes two holiday lets The Dairy and The Shippon offering scope for continued income generation or multigenerational use. Step Inside As you enter the main farmhouse, you're greeted by a welcoming and spacious entrance hall that leads into a series of characterful living spaces with downstairs shower room. The principal sitting room is centred around a large feature fireplace with wood-burning stove, perfect for cosy evenings. Adjacent is a second reception room, which offers flexibility as a formal dining area, snug, or study. The heart of the home is the expansive contemporary kitchen which forms part of an extension, thoughtfully positioned to take full advantages of the grounds. With an array of fitted units, traditional range cooker, ample workspace including a kitchen island, and a generous dining area, it’s an ideal space for family gatherings or entertaining guests. The kitchen also enjoys direct access to the garden via the adjacent boot room, allowing for relaxed indoor-outdoor living during warmer months. The ground floor also enjoys an additional shower room, utility room and pantry off the kitchen. Upstairs, the main farmhouse offers four bedrooms positioned off a main landing, all with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The principal suite has been fully vaulted and now features exposed wooden beams and an inter linking private en-suite bathroom as well as direct access onto a roof terrace. Further double bedroom at the opposite end as well as two bedrooms are also served by an upstsairs W.C. Step Outside The grounds at Ford Mill Farm are nothing short of magical. A sweeping private driveway leads past the agricutural barns and three stables, opening into a large parking area and courtyard. The farmhouse is set in beautifully maintained gardens with sweeping lawns, flower borders, vegetable plots, and sun terraces that take in the idyllic surroundings. Beyond the formal gardens lie paddocks and prediminantly flat pasture land with lawned pathways, ideal for equestrian or smallholding use. The spring-fed lake, set within its own clearing, attracts a rich variety of wildlife and provides a serene spot for quiet reflection or informal picnics and is believed to hold carp fish. Several outbuildings, including a stable block, offer flexible space for livestock, storage, or further development, subject to the necessary consents. Running at the base of the plot is the River Torridge which at the furtherest corner has a picturesque spot which needs to be appreciated and is perfect for observing local wildlife or a quite reflection area. Holiday Cottages A key feature of this unique property is its established holiday accommodation, offering a valuable and proven income stream. Positioned at the rear of the main courtyard sit two charming stone-built holiday cottages, each carefully converted and fully self-contained. These cottages blend rustic charm with modern comfort, and are currently used for holiday letting throughout the year. They enjoy their own outdoor spaces, ensuring guest privacy and a truly relaxing countryside escape. NB: The internet is on Starlink which is boasting 100mbps on download and upload is approximately 20mbps.

Coming up the driveway with silver birch lining either side really is only a small taster of what lies beyond. The handsome farmhouse sits back on the left above the drive, before it turns off to the ample parking for the cottages. Farmhouse Approached across an enclosed paved courtyard and coming in through the front door, one is immediately struck by the contemporary feel that has been created inside. A fine reception hall guides you in, with Walnut doors featuring aluminium horizontal inserts, a Porcelain tiled floor that extends through other parts of the ground floor complimented by hard wood stairs, having glass side panels and risers, leading to the first floor. The sitting room with its log burner is a delightful south westerly facing room having a log burner sat upon a stone hearth with fireplace surround. Continuing down the hall is a double aspect office. The splendid south westerly facing drawing room has a fireplace with inset Clearview stove and adjacent luminated display cupboards with glass fronts as a focal point. Having two large sash windows, this is a wonderful room to be in at any time of day but especially mid afternoon through to the early evening as the sun pours in. They say the heart of a home is the kitchen and this is the theme expressed by our clients by creating a wonderful ‘T’ shaped entertaining environment, combining a double aspect 30’ kitchen/family opening into an 18’ dining room, allowing refectory table dining for 10. The kitchen offers an extensive range of burgundy wall, floor and drawer units with concealed lighting, all balanced with granite work surfacing and a substantial island unit. The kitchen design is based around someone who enjoys cooking offering an induction hob with extractor and light above, oven, grill, microwave, tall fridge and separate tall freezer, dishwasher and waste disposal/recycling drawer. Two pairs of bifold doors open up into the garden thus creating even more entertaining space during the warmer months. Leading off is a generous size utility room with ample storage and appliance space, with doors leading off into a small study on one side which overlooks the garden and a useful boot room with external door to the courtyard outside. Rounding off the accommodation on the ground floor is a stylish cloakroom. Upstairs is a fusion of contemporary with traditional farmhouse panel doors to the rooms with brass knobs whilst the decoration is finished in a modern style. The whole right side of the first floor is taken up with a substantial main bedroom, dressing room and large en suite having a wooden floor, double ended spa bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC with hidden cistern. There are two further double bedrooms, a single room currently used as a second dressing room and a family bathroom with bath, shower, wash hand basin and WC. Gardens Large areas of terracing run adjacent to the house and provide ample room for al fresco entertaining with the wonderful gardens as a back drop. As a garden designer, our client has put much thought into the layout, the positioning and planting throughout the formal gardens with several places to sit and relax throughout. There are several areas all zoned differently, with lawns for playing on, to vegetable patches, to Japanese water garden with bridge, to a Mediterranean hot garden. Outside the kitchen across from the terrace is a long Rill water feature taking the eye into the distance. Strategically placed is a selection of steel and wooden structures giving further form and shape to the environment. Planting includes, box, banana, ferns, acer, bamboo, black bamboo, button lavender, lavender, lily Crocosmia and Photinia to mention but a few. Parking The house has its own separate parking beside the formal gardens. Primrose Cottage This is held under a section 106 agreement as an Annexe and currently falls outside the holiday accommodation. It is an ideal relative cottage, as demonstrated in the current living arrangements, and offers a sitting room overlooking its own garden with doors out into it, a kitchen/breakfast room with plenty of units, hob, oven and microwave, along with a double bedroom and en suite. Planning was passed in 2019 to enlarge the accommodation to create a larger shower room, a walk in wardrobe, larger living area with sun room, separate kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. Stables and Paddocks These are found adjacent to the farmhouse and Primrose Cottage. The paddocks all interlink on this side of the grounds with the main paddock being on the South Westerly side adjacent to some of the cottages and cottages parking area. The Holiday Cottages Over recent years these have all undergone extensive refurbishment, upgrading, and have been refurnished which has paid off dividends, with several Visit England rating awards including the Prestige 5 Star Gold, winning the South West of England Prestige award for holiday accommodation 2024/2025 and being rated 5.0 on Trip advisor. All of the cottages have their own welcoming and homely feel, private gardens of varying sizes with six of them sleeping 4 plus a cot, with a further one sleeping 6 plus a cot. Facilities in the cottages include Combi boilers for heating and water TV with Freeview and DVD player Radio and CD player Washer/dryer Fridge and full size freezer Electric oven and hob Or fridge/freezer Dishwasher Microwave Bread making machine Nespresso coffee machine Milk frother Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Baby and toddler equipment WIFI Children are well catered for within the complex. A two storey Indoor Play Barn offers a soft play area for babies, toddlers and children up to 3 years. Downstairs is set up for imaginative play with a shop to serve pizzas or ice-creams, dressing up costumes, and more. There’s plenty of comfortable sofas for parents to sit and relax while the children play. The Indoor Play Barn also houses toilet & hand washing facilities which are accessible from either inside or outside. Within the Tractor Play Barn are a good selection of ride on tractors and cars, ideal for those odd rainy days. Have your friends over for tea in the playhouse or get messy in the sand and water play tables. There’s also a fort, arts and crafts, and more. The Den provides older children with table football, a pool table and toys. The enclosed Outdoor Play Area has a varied selection of swings, slides, climbing frames, picnic tables and for the musical amongst us percussion chimes! Before heading into the woodland walks down to the stream and pond is a fire pit and circular rotunda which is an ideal spot to while away the hours. Please refer to the brochure for the holiday cottages floor plans. Outbuildings Adjacent to the farm is a prefabricated building that acts as storage and laundry facility for all the bed linen, towels etc. Parking Each of the cottages has a space in the communal parking area. Services Mains water, electricity and private sewage treatment plant. Heating via oil. Within the on site plant room is a filtration system for a private water supply currently not in use. Agents Note The lane off the main road is owned by Homelea Farm and the complex has rights of access. Summary Birchill Farm represents a unique blend of elegant country living and thriving holiday enterprise. Whether as a private residence with guest accommodation, a multi-generational estate, or an award-winning hospitality business, it offers exceptional lifestyle and investment opportunities in one of the UK’s most sought-after rural regions.

The long private driveway immediately creates a wonderful sense of seclusion before you arrive at the farmhouse with its generous parking and turning areas. The combination of character lifestyle that is on offer within the main house and the former Shippen, along with the land and various outbuildings, makes Badslake particularly appealing to those looking for a lifestyle property with equestrian facilities, and multigenerational living or simply plenty of space, in a peaceful rural environment. The Farmhouse The farmhouse itself is an attractive and substantial period home we understand to be of cobb and stone construction under a slate roof, providing approximately 3,350 sq. Ft of accommodation over two floors. Character features can be found throughout, including exposed timbers, stonework, Marland brick floors and impressive fireplaces, while the generous proportions provide excellent space to enjoy family life without necessarily having to be on top of each other. On the ground floor, the accommodation is centred around a spacious double aspect kitchen/breakfast room, complete with Aga, that creates a natural heart to the home and sets the tone for the rest of the accommodation that is on offer elsewhere in the house. The sitting room and family room sit alongside one another, both having fireplaces with log burners to cosy up to in the colder months of the year. Off the family room and overlooking the approach to the farm is a fine 23’ garden room that our clients use as a dining room that should comfortably sit 12 or more as required and it must be a lovely environment for some lively evening entertaining, or lunch time get togethers as it is bathed in sunlight through the mid morning to mid afternoon. On the other side of the kitchen an inner hall leads to the family room, again with log burner and leading off is another garden room, with log burner, which our client uses as an office overlooking the garden on the eastern side which also means they are away from the daily household activities going on around. At the rear of the farmhouse is a study/gym, featuring an attractive local Marland brick floor, as well as a cloakroom and a generous sized utility room, providing ample appliance space and direct access out to the garden. On the first floor there are five double bedrooms providing excellent accommodation for a larger family or visiting guests. There are also two big bathrooms, together with useful landing and storage areas. The Annexe Away from the main farmhouse, the former Shippen has been thoughtfully converted to provide characterful and versatile additional accommodation. Ideal for extended family, dependent relatives or visiting guests, it also offers excellent potential as a separate work from home space. The ground floor comprises a generous sitting room with log burner, a kitchen/breakfast room with a range of units and appliance space, a double bedroom, a contemporary styled wet room and at the front a sun trap conservatory/garden room looking back towards the farmhouse and up to the fields beyond. A staircase rises to a substantial former attic that is being used as an occasional sleeping area and provides a highly useful and adaptable additional space. Outbuildings, Stables & Barns A traditional cobb barn stands opposite the farmhouse and although it has lapsed for conversion, provides a terrific storage/workshop with storeroom on one side and stables attached at the rear. The other buildings include an impressive 44’ tractor barn providing substantial storage for machinery and vehicles, an animal pen, games room and large wood store with plenty of space for splitting logs. There is extensive parking and turning space around the buildings, while the private driveway provides access through the grounds to the main property. Paddocks There are three paddocks, two together culminating near the small lake. The third is on the inner curve of the drive linked to the stables via a ‘race’ providing ideal turn out for horse and ponies. Gardens & Grounds Wandering through these is like being in your own park with a swathe of lawn dotted with young trees leading down to the small lake which has its own island in the middle. There are productive orchards with fruit trees including pears and apples, both eaters and cookers. Adjoining the rear of the house is a large lawn and at the front is a sun trap terrace ideal for a quiet contemplation and listening to the sounds of nature all around. The Shippen has its own garden having lawn at the front and a terrace at the back which is an ideal for some al fresco entertaining.

Converted in 1996 to exacting standards this stone and cob character home sits on the edge of this rural village with its ancient priory mentioned in the Doomsday book and with the shopping and education centres of both the market town of Great Torrington and the sea port of Bideford being 3 miles and 6 miles distant respectively. Passing the wrought iron gates into the drive you get a real sense of what this home is all about with the parking for about a dozen or so vehicles in front and the view stretching off into the distance beyond. Being of an L shape design at firstsight it is hard to imagine the amount of space that lies within but entering into the reception hall the journey begins, with a vaulted galleried landing on the firstfloorabove. Throughout there is extensive use of pine that gives real sense of warmth and homeliness to this character home. The westerly facing 23’ sitting room is a lovely room with a feature brick fireplce as its focal point, and having a long window seat from which you can enjoy the light from the setting of the sun or the views through the double doors that open up into the 22’ garden room on the eastern side. The garden room gives panoramic views over the rolling Devon countryside to Exmoor in the far distance and being on the eastern side is a great way to enjoy the rising of the sun of a morning. Both this room and the sitting room link with the kitchen/breakfast room thus creating a wonderful flowfor entertaining friends and family. The kitchen/breakfast room has a floorto ceiling set of windows making the most of the distant view and has an extensive range of wall, floorand drawer units with associated work tops and there is ample space for a farmhouse style kitchen table and chairs. For someone who enjoys cooking and entertaining there is an electric hob with extractor above and oven below, and set off to one side is a traditional double oven electric Rayburn which gives a lovely warmth to the room and is great to snuggle up to having come in from the cold outside during the chillier months! Leading off is a utility room and cloakroom. Returning to the reception hall the 15’ dining room with ample seating for 8-10 people is on the left. Once back in the reception hall there are two options to take - to go upstairs or continue the ground flooraccommodation as at the end of the hall is a boot room and separate ground floorbathroom adjacent to which is a ground floordouble bedroom/family room. This room links with yet another double room which has an en suite shower room and this part of the home lends itself to being an annexe as there are doors from not only here, but also from the 22’ music and hobbies room beyond, to the parking and driveway out front. This room has a run of work surface cupboards and sink on one wall. A straight run of stairs leads to the firstfloorwhere a double aspect 22’ bedroom suite is found immediately on the left, having a run of built in cupboards and wardrobes facing, and uninterrupted views from the windows and window seats, over the rolling countryside. At the other end of the landing is 17’ double aspect room that would work very well as a bedroom with ample space for a desk and chairs, or space for teenagers to have a gaming area. Rounding off the accommodation are two further bedrooms (one with cupboards and eaves storage), and a shower room with WC. Indoor Swimming pool and games room. This is found just across from the main building. As well as having the main pool hall with doors that open onto a small full width terrace overlooking the fields,there is a 25’ games room with double doors to the outside, a storage room and plant room. Up on the roof on the southern side are both PV and refrigerant panels from the solar energy heat pump to keep the running costs of the building and pool to a minimum. Outside The tarmac and brick paved driveway is large enough to accommodate a motorhome, boat, and/ or caravan and the large agricultural building would allow for over winter storage if required. The large agricultural barn is substantially constructed with a small officeand electricity supply. Its 1,700 sq. ft. footprint, makes it an ideal development project for additional accommodation (stpp). Gardens These are laid out to make the most of the stunning countryside back drop with a secluded lawned area behind the Agri building having fruit trees, space for a child’s swing and a very useful gate into the car park of the village hall – very useful for the Friday evening get togethers or Pilates classes! Outside the garden room and kitchen is a large run of raised timber decking from which to soak up the surrounds and a pergola at the top provides welcome shelter from the heat of the midday sun during the summer months whilst also providing yet another further position to sit and enjoy the surrounds. Lawn gently slopes down edged by evergreen hedging that blends seamlessly with the fields beyond. Planting includes hydrangea, fuchsia, Japanese anemone hebe, to mention but a few.For someone looking to have amenities close by yet be away from the madding crowds in a secluded setting this home takes a lot of beating.

The Old School House presents a rare opportunity to acquire an elegant and highly versatile period residence in a striking coastal setting. Formerly the village school, the building has been sympathetically converted into four individual cottages, each retaining the architectural strength and character of the original Victorian design while offering comfortable and well presented accommodation suited to modern living. Enjoying a remarkable position beneath the historic St. Gennys parish church, The Old School House is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast, with National Trust land nearby. Framed by unspoilt countryside and distant sea views, the setting offers a rare sense of seclusion, character and timeless coastal charm. The setting is a significant part of the appeal. Approached by a private driveway, the property opens into mature grounds extending to approximately 0.83 acres, with generous parking and an attractive detached garage store. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and unfold around the house in a way that allows each part of the property to enjoy both privacy and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. A series of terraces and seating areas take full advantage of the far reaching outlook towards the sea, creating an environment that feels both peaceful and uplifting. Within the grounds is a Grade II Listed Holy Well, believed to date from medieval times, adding a notable sense of heritage and distinction. The current arrangement offers exceptional flexibility. The property is equally suited to buyers seeking a substantial home with income potential, a lifestyle change with established holiday accommodation, or a configuration that supports extended family living. The cottages are immaculately presented and the overall layout allows for separation where needed while still feeling part of one coherent and characterful whole. At the rear of the building the current owners’ accommodation enjoys a south facing garden together with coastal views from the upper floor. The accommodation is warm and inviting, with a spacious kitchen breakfast room that forms a natural hub for daily life, a cloakroom, and an elegant sitting room that reflects the period character of the building. On the first floor are two bedrooms, a study area, and a bathroom styled in keeping with the age and feel of the property. Importantly, Lanes has permission for use either as a holiday let or as a dwelling for someone with a local connection, giving the accommodation valuable adaptability. School House occupies a substantial part of the original building and is arranged around a central reception hall, which gives the cottage a strong sense of arrival and balance. The sitting room and kitchen dining room are both light filled and well proportioned, with views across the surrounding countryside enhancing the atmosphere of the principal spaces. On the first floor are two generous bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, together with a family bathroom. The overall impression is one of space, comfort and timeless character. On the seaward side of the property are Francis and Lane's, both enjoying private slate paved terraces and enclosed lawned gardens positioned to make the most of the spectacular outlook. Francis is especially rich in character, with an open plan living space featuring slate flag flooring, a granite fireplace and patio doors that draw the scenery into the room. The principal bedroom and bathroom are on the first floor, with a further bedroom on the second floor, creating an appealing and versatile arrangement for guests. Lanes has a similarly attractive relationship with the outside space, opening directly from the terrace into an open plan living area with slate flagged floors, a granite fireplace and expansive glazing that frames the coastal outlook particularly well. Arranged over three floors, the cottage currently provides accommodation for five guests, with a principal bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and two further bedrooms above. Outside, the sense of space and lifestyle appeal continues. The gardens provide room to relax, entertain and enjoy the setting in different ways throughout the day, while the recently constructed garage store, finished beneath a natural slate roof, adds further practicality. With French doors opening onto a veranda and sun deck overlooking the grounds, it also offers a wonderful place from which to appreciate the calm surroundings and evening light. Altogether, The Old School House is a distinctive and memorable property that combines period charm, flexibility and proven lifestyle appeal in an exceptional coastal setting.

Coming down the tree lined drive studded with primroses in the spring, one has no inkling as to what a discovery awaits around the corner. First are the cottages and barns and then suddenly, a picture postcard image opens up, as this Grade II listed Devon long house comes into view with its eyebrow thatching and cream painted cob elevations. At the front there is plenty of gravel parking and before entering through the fine oak front door, turn around and just take in the surrounds - it is quite special. Coming in through the front doorway, the dining hall really sets the tone for the old part of the house, with its impressive stone fireplace with inset log burner, original bread oven, stone paved flooring and exposed beams with decorative inserts. A honey oak church style door leads into a fine drawing room with its wonderful oak plank flooring, impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burner and a strategically placed window seat overlooking the front. Leading on from here is the dining room with a slate paved floor and a door opening into a cellar room, ideal for wine storage. Over more recent times, the property has been cleverly extended with an amazing contemporary build incorporating honeyed oak plank flooring and floor to ceiling glass in an oak frame gable, looking out onto the landscaped gardens beyond. This ‘L’ shaped room with the kitchen to one end allows for zoned living areas, as here, with sofas and chair in the gable end, optimising the view and natural light, plus an eating area with ample room for a table and chairs. In addition to the underfloor heating, there is a modern log effect gas fire set in a fine stone fireplace, linking the two areas together. The Chalon kitchen with Miele and Franke appliances offers a plethora of polished granite work surfaces with storage and wall units and a large central island with solid maple top. Sitting along one wall is an impressive range of cooking ware that would satisfy most keen cooks who enjoy entertaining, with a 4 oven Aga and warming plate, and an Aga range cooker with 5 gas rings and 3 electric ovens. The large central island unit with lighting, power points and pan hooks above doubles up as a social bistro counter as well as food prep station. Beyond the kitchen is a conservatory/ garden room which overlooks the substantial terrace outside, down to the river below. On the opposite end of the kitchen is a utility room with an extensive range of cupboards and appliance space, with a door leading out to yet another terrace. It is very unusual to see an extension like this blending with such a period property, but it works ever so well. Staircases are found either end of the older part of the house. Taking the one from the drawing room, a very useful cloakroom is found, before taking the stairs to the first floor. The first bedroom on this side is a wonderful room with plenty of honeyed oak, exposed beams and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in electric shower and separate bath. This room has a double aspect, enjoying views to the south and east. Off the small landing, paddle steps lead to a boarded attic space with light, power and heating. A door also opens into the main bedroom which has a wonderful, planked flooring, high ceiling with an incredible grapevine frieze and plenty of room for free standing furniture. A few steps lead down into a stylish ensuite. From here, the main landing leads to a second set of paddle steps up to a further carpeted attic room, and further accommodation. There is a contemporary shower room and two further bedrooms overlooking the front, one of which is understood to have been consecrated as a small chapel by the Bishop of Wells in 1710 as outlined in the records of the Church of Exbourne. Before heading down the second set of stairs, you come to the galleried library/ music room and study formed from the extension. It is an extraordinary space, full of light with views over the gardens and down to the river. In former years this was all used as a main bedroom with ensuite, but this works very well for our current client as a quiet, reflective space, yet still connected to the family room downstairs via the gallery. DAIRY BARN This former dairy provides for open plan living downstairs, with wood flooring, a modern log burner at the raised sitting room end and at the other end a well appointed kitchen with bistro bar makes a sociable casual entertaining area. A wrought iron spiral staircase leads to a galleried landing with bedrooms at either end. One is a good double with a modern ensuite shower room. The other is significantly larger, currently set up with both bunks and a double bed and has its own ensuite bathroom. There is parking outside and the adjacent former stables provide storage. DANS BARN For someone who loves the use of wood and exposed beams and peg frames and open plan living, this serves it up in bucketfuls. Downstairs there is a modern shower room, freestanding kitchen, space for a table and chairs and space for sofas and chairs to relax and admire the outside, but also to admire the magnificent work that has gone into creating this building. The first floor is mezzanine living, again open plan with two sleeping areas bisected by the stairs and gallery. There is parking outside, as well as decking overlooking the orchards to the woodland beyond. COB BARN This sits beside the Dairy Barn and has cart doors on either side, wonderful timber trusses and further external storage. A more modern agricultural barn offers tremendous scope for a number of uses, previously having loose boxes. Doors are found at either end and power and light are connected. A manège sits adjacent to the barn. It is currently used as a children’s play area. Opposite, a small track leads to 4 acres of level paddocks, once used for grazing horses and currently for grazing sheep. FISHING Beer Farm owns the double bank fishing rights on the River Okement, as far as Monkokehampton Weir. It contains a series of pools, attracting salmon, sea trout and wild brown trout. GARDENS and GROUNDS Wandering through these is almost like being in your own private parklands with large swathes of lawn, mature shrubs, plants, trees, hedgerows, rockery, pond, pasture and orchard, all with the sound of the River Okement running along one side. Double bank fishing rights run for about 500 yards down to Monkokehampton Weir. Everywhere you look, there is a vista to enjoy. The immense terrace that runs around two sides of the house allows for large parties and al fresco entertaining in the warmer months. A slope leads up to the kitchen gardens with over a dozen raised beds, a greenhouse with water, electricity and lighting, a large fruit cage, a 50 ft polytunnel and garden sheds. So for someone looking to grow and eat their own produce and enjoy the good life that growing your own food can provide, this will take a lot of beating. A magnificent 100 year old olive tree with twisted and gnarled trunk leads to a curving 20m long wisteria arbour and strategically at the end is a bench to just sit and listen to nature and the sounds of tumbling water. Between the drive and the river is a productive orchard with beehives. The overall private and natural setting of this particular home cannot be over-emphasised. Any owner will feel privileged to own this little part of Devonian tranquillity. SERVICES Mains water, electricity, oil fired heating to the main house and to Dairy Barn. Electric heating to Dans Barn. Drainage to a modern treatment plant. LPG for gas hob and fires. Agents note. There is an existing historical indemnity insurance in perpetuity to cover the change of use of the barns from agricultural to residential. The modern agricultural barn has a traditional asbestos cement roofing which is not uncommon for this type of building.