An elegant and secluded country estate with equestrian facilities set in 55 acres in the heart of rural Devon.

Description

Halsdon House is an exceptional Grade II listed country residence that combines architectural grandeur with a warm and welcoming feel. Set within extensive private grounds, the property offers an outstanding principal house of elegant proportions, a self-contained annexe, and an impressive collection of outbuildings including stabling, workshops, and traditional barns.
Approached via a long sweeping drive and nestled amongst mature parkland, Halsdon House is perfectly positioned for those seeking privacy and tranquillity, while remaining highly accessible to the thriving villages and market towns of mid-Devon.
Halsdon House is a fine example of a traditional Devon country house, showcasing period features throughout including sash windows, high ceilings, decorative plasterwork and elegant fireplaces. The accommodation extends to over 8,500 sq ft across three floors, creating a home that is both spacious and versatile.
The principal reception rooms are arranged around the central entrance hall, each filled with natural light and enjoying open views over the landscaped grounds.
The drawing room is an elegant space for entertaining, with tall sash windows and an ornate fireplace.
The dining room offers a formal setting for family gatherings and celebrations, benefitting from a bay window overlooking the lawns.
A more relaxed sitting room provides a comfortable everyday space, while a breakfast room adjoins the kitchen, making it ideal for informal dining.
Additional ground floor rooms include a library-style sitting room, boot room, and a cellar providing practical storage.
The heart of the home is the kitchen, a generous and functional space supported by a utility room and walk-in pantry. From here, doors open to the garden and breakfast room, creating a natural flow for family life.
Across the upper floors, the house offers nine bedrooms in total.
The principal bedroom suite is a superbly proportioned room with far-reaching views, complemented by a well-appointed bathroom.
Further bedrooms, some with dual aspects and charming period detail, provide excellent family or guest accommodation.
A library room on the first floor offers flexibility as a study, reading room or private sitting room.
The second and third floors contain additional bedrooms, ideal for children, guests, or as home offices.
Attached to the main house but with independent access, the one-bedroom annexe provides valuable self-contained accommodation. Comprising a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and en suite bathroom, it is ideally suited for staff, extended family or guest use.
Halsdon House is supported by an excellent array of outbuildings, carefully laid out to suit both agricultural and equestrian use.
A substantial stable yard with multiple loose boxes, tack room and feed room.
Workshops and traditional barns, offering storage and scope for a variety of uses.
Modern barns and machinery sheds, providing secure space for vehicles, feed, or equipment.
Further detached outbuildings, suitable for garaging, additional storage, or potential conversion (subject to consents).
Together, these buildings create a highly functional estate, perfectly suited to equestrian pursuits, smallholding, or lifestyle farming.
The house sits at the heart of its own grounds, surrounded by sweeping lawns, rhododendron beds, and an impressive collection of mature specimen trees.
The formal gardens, with wide lawns and colourful borders, provide a wonderful setting for entertaining and outdoor living.
Beyond the gardens, the land opens into rolling pasture and paddocks, ideal for horses or livestock.
A significant water reservoir lies within the estate, adding a striking landscape feature and offering practical water supply potential.
Woodland and natural areas create shelter, privacy and biodiversity, with a network of rides and walks throughout.
In all, Halsdon House extends to approximately 55 acres, offering a unique combination of beauty, privacy and practicality.

Location

The estate is quietly situated on the edge of Dolton, a traditional mid-Devon village with a welcoming community, local pub, and everyday amenities.

Nearby Winkleigh provides further services including shops, primary schooling, and medical facilities, while Okehampton offers a wider range of services and access to the A30, linking Exeter and Cornwall.

The cathedral city of Exeter (approx. [insert miles]) provides excellent shopping, cultural opportunities, mainline rail links to London Paddington, and an international airport.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the property is perfectly positioned between Dartmoor National Park and the stunning North Devon coast, both within easy reach.

Square Footage: 8,583 sq ft


Acreage: 55.41 Acres

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