Winkleigh, Devon

Quite literally this beautiful home is in a world of its own. Nestled in a wooded enclave within Halsden Nature Reserve this stunning Grade II listed home is just so quintessentially Devon, a real picture postcard. This is the perfect retreat for those looking to get away from it all and enjoy the best that Devon has to offer. My first visit to the house was enough to know I was entering something special.

As you would expect in an older building there are several fireplaces one with a log burning stove to help keep you nice and cosy in those long winter nights whilst enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple. The home offers a fantastic family space with plenty of room for expansion and entertaining.

Practical reasons for wanting such a property aside, this stunning home comes into its own as you walk through the front door out into the rose garden with all its beautiful aromas. Imagine taking your first cup of tea for the day sat outside watching the buzzards overhead and hearing nothing but the morning bird chorus and the clucking of pheasants around. As the sun rises the full beauty of your new home is revealed. The front yard not only gives access to the house but also the many barns and outbuildings on offer which with the relevant permissions could be converted as an alternative use. From here access is gained to both the wood and pasture land that comes with the house that in total approaches thirty acres.

On clear nights without any light pollution around, the stars sparkle like diamonds dancing around in the moonlight with an unmistakable backdrop of the owls twit twooing in the trees.

I could keep waxing lyrical about this beautiful home and surroundings but there is no substitute for taking a look in person. I strongly urge you to take the time to experience it for yourself and would love the opportunity to meet with you there to help embed what you see on paper in the flesh.

The vendor informs us that the property is of cob and stone construction under a thatched and slate roof . Your surveyor or conveyancer may be able to clarify further following their investigations. The property is serviced by an oil fired boiler. Other forms of heating include an open fire in the living room. Mains electric and water are believed to be connected. Drainage is serviced by a water treatment plant located in the garden.

Broadband: Standard speeds available up to 9 mbps. (Information taken from Ofcom checker)

Mobile phone: Coverage available onsite (see Ofcom checker for further information)

This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period.
Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).
If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer will pay £300 inc VAT for this pack.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.
• For Sale by Modern Auction – T & C’s apply
• Subject to Reserve Price
• Buyers fees apply
• The Modern Method of Auction



Directions
From Torrington proceed in a Southerly direction on the A386 signposted Hatherleigh/Okehampton and upon the leaving the town at the bottom of the hill turn left onto the A3124 signposted Winkleigh/Exeter, stay on this road passing through the village of Beaford. After about half a mile take the turning on the right sign posted Dolton and continue for approximately 1/4 of a mile taking the next right sign posted Halsden. Continue on this road until eventually taking the second turning on the right sign posted Halsden Nature Reserve. Follow the track until its conclusion where Ashwell Farm will be found.

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