Down Farm

Positioned in a secluded yet accessible location, this superb mini estate has a magnificent approach via a long private drive that sweeps through the land with stunning views either side over the surrounding countryside, arriving at a large parking and turning area at the front of the main house.

The house, cottages and surrounding outbuildings sit in a private and secluded spot in the centre of the land, in a sheltered valley protected by rolling paddocks and ancient woodland.

Originally a Devon Longhouse, this Grade II listed property has been significantly improved and now stands as an immaculately presented family home with an abundance of unique features and impressive rooms.

Attached to the main house is a delightful cottage, finished with the same attention to detail as the main house. The main entrance leads to a stylish kitchen fitted with the latest appliances. There is a charming sitting room and upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom.

A stunning barn conversion with a private patio area at the front, provides additional accommodation. A magnificent open plan sitting / dining room with vaulted ceiling occupies the centre of the house and there are a total of three bedrooms.

There is an excellent range of outbuildings situated around a central lawn, including a workshop, log store and even a fully functioning bar. Along the private drive is a newly constructed agricultural barn with ample storage space.

The gardens and grounds are magical, forming an idyllic mini estate that gives the house great privacy and protection whilst providing a haven for wildlife. Immediately in front of the house is a large flat lawn area and overlooking the lawn is a productive vegetable garden with raised beds. A pathway leads from the principal gardens through beautiful ancient woodland extending to about 15 acres. At the bottom of the pathway, hidden from the house and in a very private and sheltered spot is the freshwater lake, triple decked terrace and lake house with wood burner. The woodland walk continues to the tree house area, looping back round to the house.

The land surrounding the house is predominantly laid to pasture with undulating paddocks typical of this part of Devon. the land is organic and is farmed to Soil Association Standards and there are no pesticides or weedkillers used anywhere on the land. The land extends to around 53 acres with stock fencing and water.

The current owners run an established and successful holiday lettings business:

The property is surrounded by some of the most idyllic countryside in the West Country, nestled in a south facing valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park, surrounding by unspoilt rolling hills at the end of a long private drive.

The location is both secluded and private, yet within easy reach of communication links with the A399 nearby giving access to the North Devon Link Road, which connects North Devon with Tiverton, Exeter and the M5 motorway.

Barnstaple is about 10 miles away and provides an extensive range of shopping facilities. The highly regarded beaches of the North Devon Coast are all around 20 miles from the property. Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough all offer spectacular sandy beaches with opportunities for various water sports including surfing, kite surfing and wind surfing. Exmoor National Park, a short distance away, provides many stunning walking routes and numerous opportunities for country sports.

The well regarded West Buckland School is only 5.5 miles from Down Farm

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