Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PQ

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Devon countryside, within the charming hamlet of Buckland Filleigh, this exceptional smallholding offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly idyllic rural retreat.

Believed to have originally been constructed in the mid-19th century as a schoolhouse, the main residence was thoughtfully converted into a private dwelling in 1939 and now provides beautifully presented and comfortable accommodation throughout.

The principal house features a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room complete with a walk-in pantry, alongside a practical utility room and ground floor shower room with WC.

To the first floor are three generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Complementing the main residence is a superbly presented cottage/annexe, offering versatile accommodation with open-plan living space and a delightful sunroom to the ground floor, together with two bedrooms and a bathroom above.

The annexe presents excellent potential for supplementary income, multigenerational living, or guest accommodation.

Enjoying an enviable position with far-reaching countryside views, the property benefits from an exceptional degree of privacy, peace, and tranquillity.

Approximately five acres of pastureland, together with a useful range of outbuildings, create an ideal setting for those wishing to establish a smallholding or pursue a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Subject to the necessary consents, the barns may also offer future development potential.

Available by separate negotiation is approximately 18 acres of well-maintained adjoining woodland, offering opportunities for timber harvesting or simply a wonderful natural escape for leisurely walks and enjoyment of the surrounding landscape.

Properties of this calibre and setting rarely come to the market and this outstanding holding is perfectly suited to purchasers seeking a lifestyle change or the chance to own a unique corner of Devon.

Buckland Filleigh is a very pretty Village adjoining the friendly Village of Shebbear, which lies amidst glorious unspoilt countryside, and offers a traditional range of village amenities including the well respected primary school, general stores, popular pub, place of worship, daily mobile Post Office etc.

In addition the well known public school of Shebbear College is situated on the edge of the village.

The picturesque village of Sheepwash is located nearby and is widely considered by many to be the quintessential Devon village.

wioth the excellent and highly acclaimed Half Moon Inn offering excellent hospitality/dining along with some fly fishing available on the River Torridge.

The ancient village Church is located just off the pretty square. The busy market town of Holsworthy with its Waitrose supermarket is some 10 miles.

Bude on the North Cornish Coast with its safe sandy surfing beaches is some 18 miles.

The port and market town of Bideford is some 14 miles, whilst Okehampton, Dartmoor and the A30 dual carriageway is some 20 miles.

The Cathedral and University City of Exeter with its motorway, rail and air links is some 40 miles distant.

Directions From Holsworthy proceed for approximately 4.5 miles on the A3072 Hatherleigh road, and upon reaching Brandis Corner turn left, and proceed along this road following the signs to Shebbear for some 4.5 miles.

upon reaching Battledown Cross turn right signed Buckland Filleigh. (If you reach Shebbear College you have overshot Battledown Cross by approximately 0.25 miles).

Follow this road for 0.5 miles, and upon reaching Sedgwell Cross proceed straight over signed Buckland Filleigh.

Follow this country road for approximately 0.8 miles, turning left signposted West Heanton. Procced up the hill for a short distance whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side.

Agents Notes   Before any sale is formally agreed, we have a legal obligation under the Money Laundering regulations and Terrorist Financing Act 2017 to obtain proof of your identity and of your address, take copies and retain on file for five years and will only be used for this purpose.

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Each purchaser will be required to pay £20 upon an offer verbally being agreed to carry out these checks prior to the property being advertised as sale agreed.

Services   Mains electricty and water. Oil fired central heating via a combi boiler. Private drainage.

A note from the owners   When we decided to move back to the West Country, the Old School House was the second and only other place we viewed — we knew straight away it was the right place for us.

It was being marketed as a “mini estate”, and the land really caught our eye.

We had a clear list of what we wanted: productive land and woodland that could generate a decent income, complete privacy with no public rights of way or near neighbours, no listed buildings, and zero risk of urban creep, solar farms or turbines.

We were looking for a place where we could raise livestock, grow our own food, walk the dogs on our own land, and have room to extend if our family grew. A friendly community would be a bonus.

Well, the community turned out to be the most welcoming we could ever have hoped for!! This special place ticked every single box. We’ve created a wonderful life here.

Working from home has never been easier with Starlink, that was a gamechanger.

We’ve also modernised the house over the years to (truncated) Additional information   We would very much recommend you use What3words, please see above for details!

Search engines show our property in completely the wrong location. Please do not use our full address in maps. We are a registered smallholding with a CPH number.

There are quite a few government grants to take advantage of, including: Woodland management plans, hedgerow, fencing. We also appreciate that not everyone has the experience to manage a woodland.

We have fantastic contractors who are local and who we have worked with over the years.

We will provide a comprehensive data sheet of information, for anyone who views our property and expresses an interest in going further.

The parish of Buckland Filleigh and the surrounding villages are the most welcoming you could ever hope for. Traditions are still very popular here.

Our lovely pub in Shebbear (pronounced Sheb beer) hosts an annual event called ‘The Turning Of The Stone) it is one of many superbly supported events. Christmas, Easter and (truncated)