Petrockstowe, Okehampton, Devon

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Devon

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Grade II listed cottage
Views to Dartmoor
Stunning gardens and grounds
Wooded setting with 3.75 acres
Natural swimming pool
Five bedrooms overall
Income potential (Airbnb, Wild With Consent, etc.)
Outside socket for EV charging
Tarka Trail – 3 miles (32-mile walking/cycling route)
RHS Rosemoor – 8 miles
Dartmoor National Park – 13 miles
Access to the South West Coast Path and the surfing beaches of North Devon and Cornwall – 18 miles
Clovelly – 18 miles
Bude – 22 miles
Shebbear – 3.5 miles (Primary School & College)
Okehampton – 12 miles (Waitrose and train station)
Exeter – 32 miles (fast trains to London in just over 2 hours)
(All mileage is approximate)

This charming thatched cottage, which, we are advised, is constructed from stone and cob, radiates warmth and homeliness. Behind the front door is an entrance vestibule, perfect for coats and boots, which opens into a spacious beamed breakfast/dining room that immediately captures the character of the home. One end of the room features an inglenook with an oil Rayburn and a former bread oven. Under stairs storage is found on the approach to a double aspect, beamed lounge, measuring approximately 23 foot in length, complete with a log burner in another inglenook fireplace.

The 15 foot double aspect kitchen offers generous worktop space, a range of cupboards and drawers, a four-ring gas hob, and under counter electric double oven, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. A walk through utility/larder area includes shelving and space for a washing machine, with a cloakroom with shower beyond.

A straight staircase leads to the first floor, where two spacious, character filled double bedrooms lie at either end of the landing, both offering beautiful views and space for freestanding furniture. The third bedroom is a single, also enjoying views over the garden and towards Dartmoor. A large, period style bathroom with a white suite and roll top bath completes the upstairs accommodation.

Across the driveway is a converted, detached two-storey building that was once a garage. Planning permission was granted for ancillary accommodation. The ground floor now features a stylish open plan living area with fitted units, sink, and a conservatory offering garden views. A double bedroom also benefits from garden access via French doors. The living area, with oak doors and flooring, houses a wood pellet boiler that provides central heating and hot water throughout the building. A modern shower room with WC, washbasin, and heated towel rail completes the floor.

The first floor, accessed via an external staircase to a large decked terrace with glass balustrade, offers another spacious double bedroom (approx. 17 foot), with glorious views to Dartmoor through two large Velux windows, with storage, space for two desks, and a contemporary en-suite shower room.

Adjacent to this, a separate planning approval allowed for a pottery studio. This insulated space enjoys views over the garden and woodland, and is accessed via double doors at the front or a single rear entrance. It would also suit a home office, gym, or further guest accommodation.

The Grounds and Gardens
What truly sets this property apart is its exceptional setting being approximately 3.75 acres of woodland and rewilded grounds. The formal garden stretches out from the cottage, mostly laid to lawn, and interspersed with herbaceous borders, apple trees, and raised vegetable beds.
Woodland areas lie to the north (across the lane), south, and west of the garden. Meandering paths wind through a mix of native and non-native trees, including some apple trees. Within the grounds is a large workshop with a curved green roof. Nearby, two sheds house garden equipment and a ride-on mower, while a log store and composting area complete the setup.

A 45 metre boardwalk illuminated with fairy lights winds through woodland to the natural swimming pool, which enjoys breathtaking views across the Devon countryside to Dartmoor. The pool is rainwater fed, important due to its low nutrient content, and the pool water is continually filtered through planted gravel beds to ensure crystal clear water.

Next to the pool is a horseshoe shaped BBQ and alfresco dining area with a firepit, and steps leading up to a log heated barrel sauna. Utilities including electricity, a water pipe (to be connected), and Starlink satellite internet (located below the pool) are in place, making this the perfect spot for a future yurt or shepherd’s hut, subject to permissions.

There is parking space inside the gate for several vehicles. The site is registered with 'Wild With Consent', allowing overnight stays for campervans or small motorhomes.

Subject to planning, there is space below the pool to install photovoltaic panels, offering scope for future off grid living.

Services    Mains electricity and water (with an additional well water system to the cottage—pump requires replacement). Private drainage to an Annua sewage treatment plant. Heating is provided by an oil Rayburn and electric storage heaters in the cottage, and a wood pellet boiler in the additional accommodation. LPG supplies the cottage gas hob.

Council Tax    D

EPC    D

Viewings    Strictly by appointment with the selling agent only

Tenure    Freehold

Kitchen 15'2" x 6'10" (4.62m x 2.08m).

Dining/ Family Room 21'8" x 13'3" (6.6m x 4.04m).

Sitting Room 23'8" x 13'3" (7.21m x 4.04m).

Shower Room

Bedroom 13'3" x 12'9" (4.04m x 3.89m).

Bedroom 8'11" x 7'6" (2.72m x 2.29m).

Bedroom 16'10" x 13'3" (5.13m x 4.04m).

Bathroom

Ancillary Accommodation

Living Area 15'9" x 11'6" (4.8m x 3.5m).

Bedroom 10'10" x 9'2" (3.3m x 2.8m).

Bedroom 17'1" x 15'9" (5.2m x 4.8m).

Pottery 15'9" x 11'2" (4.8m x 3.4m).

Leave Okehampton heading north on the A386 and continue past Hatherleigh. Two miles north of Hatherleigh, take a sharp left at the sign to Petrockstowe and Sheepwash. Stay on this road for about 1.5 miles until reaching a hamlet called Ash. Turn left onto the road signposted Sheepwash and Shebbear. Continue for 1.4 miles, passing two farms. After the second farm (Higher Bradley), you will see two thatched cottages on the left. The second is St Clairs, with brick paviours leading into the driveway.

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Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 55681_TOR250121

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