Property description

Substantial Grade II listed farmhouse positioned within large mature gardens with well-proportioned rooms throughout, farmhouse kitchen, 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite), covered heated swimming pool and fantastic views to Dartmoor.

Bidbeare Barton is an elegant traditional Devon farmhouse, located in the heart of the country amongst rolling hills adjacent to the Taw river valley with superb views over the surrounding countryside to the east and south, with Dartmoor in the distance. The house is Grade II listed having a long history dating back to the 17th century with an impressive plaster mantel in the study, apparently bearing the arms of Gidleigh and Northleigh.

The layout is traditional with generous, spacious and beautifully proportioned high ceilinged rooms.

Outside, the property is approached from a quiet rural lane into a gravelled drive providing ample parking and turning areas. On the east side is a paved terrace giving access onto an extensive lawned garden area on two levels, from here there are attractive views across the surrounding rolling Devon farmland. A door leads from the terrace through a wall to a further paved area, within which is the enclosed heated swimming pool with sliding glazed cover. The pool has paved surrounds and incorporates a hot tub.

On the front south side of the house is an enclosed lawned garden with plant borders, ornamental plants and trees, and to the west side is a further lawned garden area connecting around to the swimming pool area.

Linked to the house is a stone barn building with a single full height room which has a tiled floor, providing useful storage and also houses the central heating boiler, swimming pool filtration and water purification equipment. A wall connects this to a further stone built storage outbuilding with quarry tiled floor with the potential use as an office etc.

DIRECTIONS From Crediton, take the A377 to Copplestone, continue through the village staying on the A377 for approximately 2 miles until reaching Morchard Road. Turn left onto the B3220 signed to Winkleigh. Continue for approximately 5.5 miles and take a left turn signed to Bondleigh / Broadwoodkelly. Take the first left (Taw Green Cross) signed to Bondleigh. After 0.4 miles, Bidbeare Barton will be found on the right.

BONDLEIGH is a small Mid-Devon village which lies approximately 2.5 miles from the larger villages of Winkleigh and North Tawton, which both have a range of local amenities, including post offices, pubs, shops (including general stores and a butchers) and primary schools. More extensive facilities are available in either Crediton or Okehampton, both within 10 miles. Okehampton has a Waitrose store. Secondary schools are found in Crediton and Chulmleigh and private schools in the area include West Buckland, Blundells in Tiverton and a selection in the university and Cathedral city of Exeter, with special bus services available nearby to the schools. Within easy reach to the south is the Dartmoor National Park with its spectacular scenery and excellent opportunities for walking, riding and fishing. The property is adjacent to the river Taw and nearby is the river Torridge, both renowned for their sea trout and salmon fishing. To the north is the beautiful North Devon coast with it extensive sandy beaches. There is easy access to the Tarka railway line which runs between Exeter and Barnstaple with the local stations being at Eggesford and Morchard Road.

Property Features :

• Substantial Grade II Listed farmhouse
• Rural Mid-Devon setting
• 4 double bedrooms (2 Ensuite)
• 3 reception rooms with high ceilings EPC : E
• Covered heated swimming pool