Burrow Knapp Way, Dalwood, Axminster, Devon

An impressive property offering a unique lifestyle inspired by the celebrated “River Cottage” ethos- a place where family life, nature, food and entertaining come together in perfect balance. The accommodation is both elegant and adaptable, with beautifully restored Victorian character complemented by thoughtful contemporary finishes. Whether enjoyed as a welcoming family residence, a creative retreat, or a home with the potential to host wellness, food or lifestyle-led events, the property offers exceptional versatility.

The current owners have undertaken extensive improvements to the property and grounds since their ownership. This includes building an award-winning outdoor cooking and dining area for a large number of guests, adding vegetables patches and a chicken enclosure, obtaining planning consent for three woodland cabins, installing a silo to create a versatile dining space, creating an outdoor home office, clearing the woodland to open areas for entertaining, installing a new septic tank, adding superfast broadband, installing energy-efficient smart meters, outdoor plumbing, lighting, and other building works. The downstairs offers a versatile, charming and extensive pace for multi-generational living and entertaining. The welcoming reception hall, with panelled walls and a study alcove, leads to the impressive sitting room on one side and the formal dining room on the other. The sitting room features decorative cornicing, while both reception rooms benefit from feature fireplaces and large bay windows welcoming plenty of natural light. A comfortable family room provides further space in which to relax, or as a beautiful home office, while to the rear, the 32ft kitchen and breakfast room forms the heart of the home, complete with a large central island, shaker-style cabinetry, range cooker and fireplace-recessed Aga. A useful fitted utility can be access from the outside providing further space for storage and appliances. A cosy library/study area can also be found on the ground floor along with a generous boot room and two cloakrooms.

Upstairs there are six large and beautifully presented bedrooms, including the generous principal bedroom at the rear, which benefits from a double-height vaulted ceiling and a luxurious en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and rainfall shower. Three further King-sized bedrooms also have en suite facilities and two further bedrooms are well presented throughout and currently act as children’s bedrooms. A family bathroom also serves this floor.

Attached to the rear of the property is The Swallow Barn, which has been converted into a double-height commercial kitchen prep space with an adjoining office and woodstore. Across the courtyard is an attractive single storey building currently comprising a home gym and two storage sheds which offers potential for conversion into annexe accommodation or an extensive home office, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The Shippen has been converted from a barn into an impressive dining hall for events or wellbeing activities along with an outdoor all-weather covered kitchen/dining area. The gardens and grounds comprise rolling lawns and wildflower banks, a perennial vegetable patch, a children’s play area, wooded areas, gravel terracing, colourful borders and a fenced kitchen garden with wellstocked raised beds. The grounds provide a magical retreat, nestled in enchanting woodland providing a peaceful setting and there is the possibility of further development throughout.

High Grange occupies a peaceful village position just outside Dalwood, four miles from Axminster and seven miles from Lyme Regis, and surrounded by the beautiful rolling countryside of the Blackdown Hills and the Jurassic Coastline. While in calm rural surrounds, it is well connected by train services to London and Exeter, A35 and A303 roads, and both Bristol and Exeter Airport. It is surrounded by excellent state, grammar and private schools such as Colyton Grammar School which is a 12 minute drive. Axminster provides easy access to a wealth of everyday amenities, including local shops, pubs, restaurants, a small hospital, library, Post Office, GP surgeries, dental surgeries and a veterinary surgery.

It also has a high speed train connection to London and Exeter. Within 15 minutes drive, the lively town of Lyme Regis is just eight miles away with its famous Cobb harbour, extensive recreational and shopping facilities, pubs, restaurants, cafes, and a good range of educational options. To the other side are the Devon coastal towns of Seaton, Branscombe and Beer, all within a short drive. Taunton, 20 miles away, as well as the bustling city of Exeter, 24 miles away, provide an even greater number of amenities. The Blackdown Hills is bordered by the East Devon National Landscape as well as the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path. There is excellent walking, riding and cycling direct from the property and for outdoor pursuits, the countryside and coastline provide extensive recreational opportunities. The area is well connected to the A-road network, with the A35 nearby and the A30 and A303 both within easy reach. Axminster station provides national rail services, including direct services to London Waterloo. Exeter Airport offers a good range of flights to domestic and European destinations.