Appledown

The home itself is a well presented three bedroom detached bungalow, with huge potential for future development to take advantage of due to it's sumptuous location within the Devonshire countryside.

As you enter through the established gardens, from the back door you’re greeted into the kitchen area, offering a breakfast bar and built in appliances. Beyond this is the dining / living room with triple aspect windows with large patio doors to the east side of the property. There is also woodwarm wood burner perfectly situated to enjoy when sat in the living room, admiring the view while being all cosy in the winter evenings.

There are three bedrooms, one being currently used as an office (with internet speeds of 60.6 Mbps upload and 17.8 Mbps download). The further two bedrooms are both doubles and the main bedroom has the benefit of its own dressing room and en-suite. The family bathroom is modern and has been recently updated.

Appledown has many different attractive attributes to its name, from the private gated entrance that is wide enough to allow easy access for a horse lorry, or hay/straw deliveries or even to be able to accommodate multiple cars for when you host the family BBQ, perfectly positioned with the elevated decking area and patio that overlooks the home paddock and barn with the view of Exmoor in the distance.

The immediate gardens to the property are located to the south of the property with multiple mature flower beds allowing beautiful pops of colour, especially in the summer months. There is a vegetable garden, perfectly tucked away on the level landscaped lawn with greenhouse. As we continue through, the elevated decking area and large patio area perfect for that evening wind-down. There are two sections of lawn split over two levels on the east side of the home, one that used to be home to the outdoor swimming pool, the upper level of the lawn is beyond the recently added retaining wall.

All within a short distance of the home are the American Barn, open fronted barn, turn out area and sand/fibre arena. All perfect for an equestrian lifestyle, but, Appledown is not restricted to just equestrian use as the facilities that are on offer are available for all ranges of agriculture too. The outbuildings would also suit individuals who are looking for large outbuildings for potential workshop, home gym or even a classical car collector!

The American barn that is the main standout attraction due the location and size, measuring in just over 37ft x 39ft. The barn is currently laid out with 4 stables (13’x 13’) and 2 further bays that are currently being offered as a hay/straw area and as tack/rug storage. If you wish to be able to generate a further 2 stables (6 in total) this is an extremely easy transition. This is also accompanied by another generous open front barn that is a perfect area for parking multiple vehicles or for storage, as well as a secure double garage with rear access from the front lawn.

The acreage itself comes to a total of circa 12 acres. Surrounded by fantastic views of the neighbouring rolling hills and landscape, you will be able to grasp an understanding of this properties land offerings. The five, well maintained, paddocks offer individual access points, water troughs and are all accessible via a designated vehicle pathway. All areas are distinctively border edge fenced, adding extra security and presentation to the grounds. Paddock five benefits from its own road access point, perfect for a wide variety of uses/services.


Situated just on the outskirts of the idyllic Devonshire village of Petrockstowe, the property is within close proximity of the village and its amenities.

There is a thriving community as well as being near to the Tarka trail; which offers extensive walking, cycling and riding opportunities. The nearby market town of Hatherleigh is 4 miles from the village and benefits from a weekly market and range of local stores. Schools can be found at Hatherleigh and Merton for primary education. There is secondary education at Okehampton and Torrington. The private school of Shebbear is only 4 miles from the village.

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