Summary - LEY FARM, HOLSWORTHY, MILTON DAMEREL EX22 7NY
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Historic 4–5 bed cottage with separate holiday let, 6 acres, lake and gated privacy.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with abundant period features
Ley Farm is a rare Grade II listed thatched cottage set in around 6 acres of formal garden, paddock, woodland, a large lake and a smaller pond — a private rural retreat between Holsworthy and Bideford. The main house offers 4–5 bedrooms, three reception rooms and a farmhouse-style kitchen, with abundant period detail: exposed beams, fireplaces and traditional clome ovens. An attached conservatory opens to a raised patio with countryside views.
A separate one‑bed holiday cottage sits on the grounds, already set up for short-stay use and offering clear income potential or comfortable guest accommodation. Practical outbuildings include a double garage and extensive off‑road parking behind electric gates at the top of a private tarmac lane, with the property sold chain free.
Important practical points: the house’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and could complicate modernisation or structural work. The thatched roof and age of the property mean ongoing specialist maintenance is likely. Broadband speeds are very slow and the main house is on a high council tax band, which should factor into running costs. The holiday cottage currently has 0% business rates but using it as a full residential annexe would require local authority change of use permission.
For buyers seeking a characterful family home with strong holiday-let potential and generous grounds, Ley Farm delivers unique countryside living. For anyone prioritising fast connectivity or freedom to alter the fabric, the listing status and maintenance needs are material considerations.
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