Summary - Lower Washbourne Barton, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7UE
7 bed 5 bath Detached
Rare Grade II* seven‑bedroom farmhouse on a huge plot near Totnes, full of period charm..
- Grade II* listed Georgian farmhouse with extensive original features
- Seven bedrooms plus two‑bedroom annexe, flexible family accommodation
- Huge private plot with paddock, mature garden and detached barn
- Large reception rooms, games room and impressive 17th‑century staircase
- Barn and alterations subject to listed building consents and restrictions
- Medium flood risk on site; parts may be vulnerable to flooding
- Very slow broadband speeds; limited for heavy home working
- Council Tax Band G; running costs likely above average
A striking Grade II* Georgian farmhouse set in an expansive private plot near Totnes, this seven-bedroom property blends 17th‑century character with generous living space. Original features — a rare 17th‑century triple‑spindle staircase, fireplaces, period floorboards and vaulted ceilings — give the house an unmistakable historic presence, while multiple reception rooms and a two‑bedroom annexe offer flexible family living and guest accommodation.
The house sits in a peaceful Washbourne hamlet amid rolling Devon countryside, with immediate access to riverside walks, the South Devon National Landscape and the South West Coast Path. Off‑street parking, a large walled garden, paddock and a detached two‑storey barn increase the property's appeal for families, equestrian hobbyists or those seeking space to run a small home enterprise.
Practical considerations are important: the Grade II* listing imposes strict controls and will complicate alterations; the large barn and any conversion require listed‑building and planning consents. Broadband speeds are very slow and the site has a medium flood risk in parts — both factors to weigh for home working or flood‑sensitive planning. Council Tax is high (Band G), reflecting the property's scale and location.
For a buyer who values historic fabric, generous entertaining rooms and an expansive private setting, this house is a rare opportunity. It will suit a growing family, multigenerational household or anyone seeking a characterful country home prepared to manage conservation responsibilities and some remedial/upgrading work.
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