St Giles in the Wood, Torrington, EX38

This fabulous property isn’t just a wonderful & flexible home it offers superb income potential. Set in approximately 1 acre in a beautiful location with outstanding views, with beautiful gardens and useful small enclosure.

The current owners have previously run a successful kennels business from the premises, there are 3 stables and useful office/tack room adjacent all close to the property, making this perfect for equestrian use, or to re-use the stables for a wide range of other uses, once again as kennels, as an area for creative pursuits or simply storage. Behind the stable block there are additional kennels. In addition there is a large double garage above which is a self contained apartment, perfect for guests/AirBnB or a sizable office. Entrepreneurs could even combine the amenities to offer riding/crafting holidays! The superfast broadband ensures homeworkers are fully catered for with many locations from which to work in comfort.

The living accommodation is superb; spacious, light and bright with a high level of attention to detail creating a truly luxurious yet homely feel. Entered via oak doors with intricate leaded detailing the hallway is welcoming and practical with tiled flooring for discarding muddy boots, whilst continuing the elegant feel of the property. The living room has curving windows from which to admire the breath-taking view, a wood burner and solid wood floor gives the room a traditional ambience. The conservatory is the perfect spot to once again enjoy the views, it is currently also used as a formal dining room for entertaining. The high spec kitchen has the full complement of built in appliances, finished with granite work surfaces and an expansive peninsular making this a sociable hub and heart of the home.

There are 2 well proportioned double bedrooms to the ground floor, the larger bedroom has a fantastic shower with large walk in shower. A bathroom with freestanding bath lies off the other ground floor bedroom the perfect bathroom for indulgent relaxation.

A further sizable bedroom and en suite lies to the first floor with views over the gardens to surrounding countryside.

In addition there is a cloakroom off the hallway and a useful utility room.

The gardens are landscaped and offer a number of outdoor seating areas including a shaded pergola, terrace adjacent to a large pond which encourages wildlife to the garden, even a spot for a hot tub, all which cater to any need: BBQ’s, relaxing in the sun with a morning coffee or watching the sunset with your favourite tipple. The gardens have been designed to be reasonably easy to maintain with raised and winding paths.

Whilst the property is set in an idyllic rural landscape it is by no means remote. Great Torrington is just a few miles distant, famously the home of Rosemoor Gardens it also has a vibrant arts centre, pannier market and a supermarket. The rugged North Devon coast is easily accessible whilst the property overlooks Dartmoor National Park, it’s sister National Park at Exmoor is nearby. If you enjoy outdoor pursuits every activity is catered for, however if a walk from your front door across gorgeous countryside is all that you are looking for then look no further.

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