Willow Farm is a stunning multi-functional property with a four-bedroom family home, holiday lets and a magnificent rustic barn that serves as an exclusive wedding and events venue. The farm is set in the heart of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just half a mile from the beautiful South Milton Sands, surrounded by rolling hills and with panoramic views over the sea and Devon coastline.

The main house was completely renovated in 2015 and has a light, airy open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with handcrafted kitchen units, and a comfortable separate sitting room, both of which are beautifully appointed and have French doors opening onto the garden, with breath-taking views across the surrounding fields and sea. There are four double bedrooms, all of which are en suite and all of which benefit from French doors facing west, with views towards the coast.

There is also an appealing three-bedroom annexe providing approximately 1,100 square feet of attractive accommodation including three bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a generous sitting room and dining area.

The separate beach-hut styled cabin was constructed in 2019. It has two bedrooms and provides further self-contained accommodation and could provide additional income if required.

Business
The Barn Wedding & Events venue is currently run as a life-style business, and the has potential to substantially increase its turnover. Recently granted planning permission allows up 60 weddings or events per year. Latest turnover y/e 31st March 2023 -in total circa £250k (based on 12 weddings in summer 2022). The annex is currently only rented out to wedding guests and has the potential to provide an income of around £42,000 per year. (Based on a 20-week occupancy). The cabin is not currently used as a holiday let and has potential to provide an income of around £28,000 per year. (Based on a 20-week occupancy).
Planning was recently granted to host 60 days of events per annum , therby significantly raising the potential future income to in excess of £550k pa .

Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Services: Three phase electricity, oil-fired central heating, private water and drainage we understand is compliant with current regulations.
Council Tax: Band E
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £2,950,000

The main house, additional properties, and outbuildings, are set in just under 3 acres of rolling grounds, including lawns and meadows, timber decking and plentiful parking facilities. The garden and terracing provide west-facing views across the surrounding countryside and towards the coast, making them the perfect spot to take in the spectacular sunsets. The farm’s grounds include the 6,000 square foot barn, which serves as one of the area’s most desirable wedding venues, with planning permission to expand to offer up to 60 weddings per year. The rustic barn features two bars, a 43ft sitting room with a log burner, a 70ft function room, a dressing room and full catering and toilet facilities. There is also heating, a three-phase electrical supply, a full alcohol and music licence until midnight, and a Civil Ceremony licence to enable couples to legally get married on the premises. Further outbuildings include a laundry and a gym with a separate mower shed.

The property is set in a rural position less than half a mile from the stunning South Devon coast and three miles from the bustling town of Kingsbridge. There are several local amenities in the nearby villages of Thurlestone and Marlborough, while Kingsbridge offers a comprehensive choice of shops, two major supermarkets, numerous independent shops, restaurants and bars along with doctor’s surgeries, dentists and The South Hams community hospital. Thurlestone and Malborough have primary schools, while secondary education is provided at Kingsbridge Community College, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Further shopping and leisure facilities can be found at Dartmouth, Plymouth and Exeter. The South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is famous for its stunning beaches, with South Milton Sands, South and North Sands all within easy reach. There are further beaches at Bantham, Lannacombe, Mattiscombe, Torcross and Millbay, to name but a few. The Beachhouse seafood restaurant is located just below the property on South Milton sands in front of a sheltered bay , popular for water sports and swimming .There is a direct train to London Paddington in two and a half hours from Totnes, 16 miles away.