Summary - Petrockstowe, Okehampton, Devon EX20 3QG
3 bed 2 bath Detached
- Grade II listed cob and stone thatched cottage, roof re-thatched in 2024
- Up to 6.25 acres: gardens, orchard, paddock, productive polytunnel and outbuildings
- Stream-bordered boundary; direct access/adjoins the Tarka Trail
- Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,405 sq ft living space
- High flood risk on site — important for insurance and future works
- Private, block-built septic tank emptied 02/2025; compliance unknown
- Oil-fired Rayburn heating (serviced Feb 2025); mains electric and water
- Slow broadband; average mobile signal; remote village setting
Moormill Cottages is a characterful, Grade II listed three-double-bedroom thatched home set within up to 6.25 acres of gardens, orchard, productive polytunnel and paddock. The house is constructed of cob and stone with lime plaster and a thatched roof re-done in 2024. Period features and preserved traditional finishes sit alongside modernised electrics and an oil-fired Rayburn (serviced 02/2025) that provides cooking and central heating.
The grounds form the main appeal: a stream-bordered boundary runs through the garden, mature woodland and fruit cages lead down to the Tarka Trail, and multiple outbuildings support small-holding or hobby use. The vendor highlights scope for diverse uses of the land (subject to permissions) — from keeping equines to low-key holiday/camping or small enterprise — and the plot shape and road access make many options feasible.
There are important practical considerations. The property’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate some modernisation work. The site is shown as high flood risk and has private drainage: the block-built septic tank was emptied in 02/2025 but its compliance with 2020 regulations is unknown — the price reflects possible remediation costs. Remote location, slow broadband and average mobile signal suit buyers seeking rural seclusion rather than urban convenience.
This home will suit a family or buyer seeking an authentic countryside retreat who understands the responsibilities of owning a listed, traditional building and a large rural plot. It offers immediate enjoyment and long-term potential for small-scale productive or leisure enterprises, provided planning and environmental constraints are considered.
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