St. Giles, Torrington, Devon, EX38

This Grade II listed farmhouse is a beautifully preserved example of historic architecture, showcasing a wealth of period features that reflect its rich heritage. Set in a picturesque rural landscape, the property boasts an array of traditional elements making it a charming home to reside in.

Throughout the ground floor you are greeted by exposed timber beams and original stone fireplaces, which exude rustic charm and warmth. The farmhouse retains much of its original and charming features including bread ovens, a double creamery hob, some original Victorian windows, a mix of parquet flooring and some original oak floorboards, slate shelving, timber doors and an oak front door.

The ground floor benefits from a living room, sitting room, garden room, office and a kitchen. Other highlights include a utility, shower room, the old dairy, a rear pantry and two stores. Upstairs, you'll find spacious bedrooms with some beamed ceilings and quirky period details. There are five bedrooms in total and two bathrooms with two staircases leading to the first floor.

The farmhouse’s exterior is equally impressive, with its slate roof sitting above a rendered period facade. Charming, windows and a welcoming, oversized wooden door complete the picture of a quintessential country home from a bygone era.

Sat in just over an acre of grounds, this Grade II listed farmhouse is a rare find, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying the peacefulness and beauty of the countryside. The home continues to impress with a garage, stables, cobbled yard and outbuildings coupled with a mature orchard, separate paddock and traditional front and rear gardens. The home has the benefit of 14 Q-cells 295w solar panels, located in the garden, which generate a healthy return and further benefit from a 6.5kw battery located in the store.

Healand House occupies a convenient rural position lying within the parish of St Giles in the Wood. Despite its rural position the home still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication with the B3227 and A377 routes providing easy links to the larger towns of Great Torrington, Bideford, Barnstaple, South Molton and Crediton, each providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. The A39 and A361 North Devon link road provide quick and easy access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27) to the south east. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The home is surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding,
cycling, fishing on the rivers Torridge, Taw and Mole, hunting, shooting and golf courses at Northam, Barnstaple, High Bickington
and High Bullen. To the north east and south the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor offer beautiful moorland scenery with many
foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, with popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay,
Putsborough and Woolacombe.