Blackawton, Totnes

AT A GLANCE
A beautifully proportioned Georgian farmhouse, rich in character and period features, complemented by a detached two-bedroom barn conversion and a separate cottage. Set within approximately one acre of south-facing gardens and just under 10 acres of pasture, with an appealing approach and a most attractive courtyard, this property offers flexible living for family, multi-generational use, or income potential from holiday lets.

THE HOUSE
Higher Collaton is an elegant Georgian farmhouse dating from the 1830s, with earlier origins, distinguished by its classic symmetry, balanced proportions, and fine period detailing. The property retains original features, including sash windows, panelled doors, and high ceilings, while the current owners have sensitively renovated and adapted the house to provide modern, comfortable living.

The house is approached via a charming courtyard, which creates a welcoming sense of arrival complete with a garage. The south-facing front and main garden enjoy excellent natural light and provide a beautiful setting for the house.

The ground floor has been carefully arranged to combine practicality with formal elegance. At its heart lies a bespoke dining kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with an AGA and a walk-in pantry, with direct access through a rear porch to the adjoining utility/boot room. A cloakroom/WC provides convenient guest facilities, while a sitting room and dining room offer flexible spaces for entertaining or family life. From the dining room, a wood framed garden room opens to the front of the house, overlooking the gardens and connecting the interior with the south-facing landscape.

The first floor comprises four bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, complemented by a family bathroom. The second floor provides a perfect teenage or guest retreat, featuring a large living room or bedroom, together with an additional bedroom and shower room, offering flexible accommodation for older children, guests, or a home office.

ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION
Swallows Barn comprises two double bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, with a modern open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space above. It also benefits from a south-facing patio, together with its own independent access and private parking. Adjoining Swallows Barn is a workshop with ongoing planning consent, offering potential to extend the accommodation further with an additional bedroom if required.

The Granary is arranged over two floors, with a ground floor comprising a kitchen, utility, and store room, while the first floor provides a one-bedroom suite with bathroom and living area featuring a log burner. There is also a separate single garage within the main grounds.

GARDEN & GROUNDS
Higher Collaton is set within approximately one acre of south-facing gardens, creating an intimate and versatile outdoor environment. These include a walled garden and courtyard — the most attractive of its kind — mature lawns, productive vegetable and fruit gardens, and an orchard with apple and Dittisham plum trees, together with hydrangeas, magnolias, and camellias, providing seasonal interest throughout the year.

Behind the house, the property extends to approximately just under 10 acres of pastureland, accessed directly from the house and gardens, with a further vehicular access point from the top lane. This makes it ideally suited for equestrian use or smallholding. The grounds include paddocks, a field shelter, and a private water supply, with direct access to nearby bridleways and quiet country lanes, enhancing the property’s rural lifestyle appeal.

SITUATION
The property is located in the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of Devon’s most desirable landscapes. The nearby village of Blackawton offers a well-regarded primary school, a village shop, and traditional inns. The historic riverside town of Dartmouth, approximately six miles away, is renowned for sailing, boutique shopping, and dining, while Totnes, eight miles distant, provides mainline rail connections to London and access to the A38.