6 bedroom detached house

Hartleigh Barton is an impressive property with a superb Grade II listed farmhouse, extensive outbuildings and approximately 36.81 acres. Set in a rural position close to the village of Sheepwash, the farmhouse offers almost 5,000 square feet of beautifully presented accommodation which is full of character, from the 17th century original structure to the outstanding open plan modern extension at the rear. The property appears in the Domesday Book and for nearly 300 years was home to the descendants of the Risdon family made famous by the historian of Devon.

The ground floor has a drawing room at the front, with wooden parquet flooring and an original open fireplace, while there is also a study with a wood burning stove within an inglenook fireplace. A dining room provides a spacious area for entertaining, with timber beams, window seats and an inglenook. At the rear of the house is a contemporary extension to the home comprising a stunning 41ft open living space with a sitting area, dining area and kitchen. The room is a light and airy space with a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams, skylights and French doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen benefits from a double butler sink, an AGA and a central kitchen island. Completing the ground floor is a large utility room, as well as an en suite downstairs bedroom with a separate adjacent entrance; making it ideal for guests and visitors.

Upstairs there are five additional spacious double bedrooms, two of which are en suite. The principal bedroom has the benefit of a large, luxury en suite bathroom with a central clawfoot bath which is ideally placed for enjoying the surrounding views. The first floor also has an additional family bathroom and a shower room. Lovely countryside views can be appreciated from most of the first floor.

Local Authority: Torridge District Council.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations. Oil-fired central heating.

Council Tax: Band G

Tenure: Freehold.

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Rights of Way: There is a public footpath which runs across part of the land. Further information is available from the agent.

Hartleigh Barton is set in a secluded and peaceful position, reached via a private sweeping driveway flanked by mature specimen trees and hedgerow. The farm has numerous outbuildings which total more than 11,000 square feet in all. There is a charming thatched barn, a stable block, a terrace barn and a top shed with a digger shed, while the main outbuilding houses a workshop, a large cart lodge, a gym, office space and a party barn in addition to further stores. The grounds include wonderful gardens surrounding the farmhouse with immaculate lawns, box hedging, various shrubs and paved pathways to several of the outbuildings. There are also enclosed paddocks for training horses, extensive fields and meadows, including one with a pond, and parcels of woodland. In total, the land extends to approximately 36.81 acres.

Hartleigh Barton is set in a rural location surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside, close to the small villages of Petrockstowe and Sheepwash and just 10 miles north of the picturesque town of Okehampton. Sheepwash has a parish church and a renowned public house, The Half Moon Inn which is a traditional fishing inn with fishing rights of several miles along the River Torridge. Several shops can be found in Hatherleigh, approximately four miles away. Okehampton offers a choice of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities, while schooling in the area includes primary schools at Merton, Hatherleigh and an outstanding primary at nearby Highampton. Secondary schooling is available at Okehampton College (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’) and Exeter College (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’) together with a number of noted independent schools including Shebbear College, Mount Kelly, West Buckland, Exeter School and Stover.

The opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area are endless. There is good walking, riding and cycling direct from the property, whilst the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor are both within easy reach. Less than half a mile from the house is the Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (150 hectares) which also joins up with the Tarka Trail where you can cycle, walk and ride. The rugged beauty of the North Devon coastline is within driving distance, providing some of the best surfing in the UK, whilst the sandy beaches of South Devon are famous for sailing. For equestrian enthusiasts, there is The Grange near Okehampton (amongst others), which holds numerous events throughout the year. By road, the A30 provides fast and efficient connections to Exeter and the M5. The nearest train station is Eggesford approximately 14 miles away offering services to Barnstaple and Exeter.