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Where does one start in trying to describe such a beautiful home?

I am completely undecided as to whether I love this home because of its stunning rural setting, it’s pretty and appealing looks, the practicality of family living that it offers or the feeling one gets as you sit on the sun terrace realising that you have made that Devon dream become reality.

This beautiful property has been lovingly and sympathetically extended by the current owners to create a truly amazing home, one not to be missed!

Stowford Meadow sits in a little over an acre of gardens that from the lane is approached through electrically operated gates onto a sweeping gravelled driveway which in itself provides ample parking for several vehicles as well as a double garage and oak framed car port. Slated steps then invite you down to the large walled sun terrace in front of the property, a beautifully private enclave to sit out enjoying the best of the Devon fresh air. All the sights, smells and sounds of the country titivate your senses! The clucking of pheasants, squarks of buzzards overhead and morning dawn chorus of gardens birds fill the air. Maybe I romanticise a little but even the most hardy of people will find themselves with a beaming smile from ear to ear. An unmistakable sense of calm and relaxation ensues as you stand there trying to take it all in.

The property itself is as impressive as its surroundings and does not disappoint, in fact it will blow you away. The kitchen is a real talking point of the home, a truly fantastic space for family living especially when entertaining friends and family alike, something that I have had the pleasure to experience for myself. The large folding patio doors open right out to invite the outside in or in turn allow you to spill out onto the terrace for that summer experience with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand. The living room is a welcoming light and airy space particularly in the summer months whilst providing a cosy place to retreat in the winter to enjoy warming your toes in front of a roaring fire. The garden room is a lovely space to sit down, enjoying one of your favourite novels or just somewhere to simply enjoy gazing out over the gardens, it flows effortlessly from the living room through glazed double doors. Another favourite space of mine is the master suite, a beautiful welcoming bedroom complete with dressing room decked out with plenty of wardrobe space as well as a contemporary ensuite shower room. There are two further bedrooms, a home office and a family bathroom that are accessed from the landing. There is an additional room on the ground floor currently used as a home gym that could quite easily be used as the forth bedroom.

Stowford Meadow sits within its own grounds of a little over an acre in total. This is where this lovely home just keeps giving. The owners have really spent a lot of time creating the beautiful gardens you see today during their tenure over the last eleven years, something that I think best left to the pictures to tell the story.

Within half a mile you can find yourself on the Tarka trail, a footpath/cycle way mainly built on the bed of a disused railway where all the gradients are gentle. It winds its way through some stunning woodland along the course of the River Torridge past Beam Weir, where Henry Williamson’s Tarka the Otter was born, from which the trail gains its name. It continues past Bideford and along the coast to Barnstaple where it splits and one leg turns inland again following the portion of the railway which is still in use the other continues on the bed of the disused railway and onto Ilfracombe. Both Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks are within an hour’s drive away. The closest coastline is only a 12 mile drive and is very popular with surfers and body borders alike.

I could keep waxing lyrical about this beautiful home and surroundings but there is no substitute for taking a look in person. I strongly urge you to take the time to experience it for yourself and would love the opportunity to meet with you there to help embed what you see on paper in the flesh.

The vendors inform us that the main part of the property is thought to be constructed of a mix of stone and red brick under a natural slate roof. We are on the understanding that the Kitchen extension is constructed in a modern block construction with cavity installation and is stone clad (with red brick coins) to match the original – all under natural slate roof.

Heating & hot water is supplied via the Oil fired boiler, situated in the garage.

Water supply - Secondary, metered Private water supply from Stowford Farm (which is mains water supplied and Metered with South West Water) with all rights and easements for drawing water and entering to maintain the supply. Stowford Farm have no rights to obstruct any supply, at any time.

Private septic drainage.

Mains Electricity.

Landline telephone.

Broadband coverage: Available up to 42mbps (information taken from Ofcom checker)

Mobile phone coverage: Available onsite (see Ofcom checker for further information)

Agents notes: Please be aware that the property is owned by an employee of Bond Oxborough Phillips estate agents.



Directions
From our offices proceed down Well Street turning right on New Road. Continue down the hill across the river bridge and up the other side passing Little Torrington on your left and Smytham Manor Holiday Park on your right. Take the next turning right onto a single track lane and continue for approximately 1.2 miles through a wooded area and past Stowford Lodge holiday cottages on your right. Stowford Meadow can be found after a short distance on the right hand side with name plate and for sale sign clearly displayed.