Summary - North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 TQ13 8RH
7 bed 5 bath Farm House
Historic farmhouse with income cottage and extensive pasture on peaceful Dartmoor fringe.
- Grade II listed 16th-century farmhouse with original features
- Approximately 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms across large footprint
- Self-contained three-bedroom cottage, currently incorporated into the main house
- About 5.42 acres: pasture, garden, small woodland; separate Lot 2 negotiable
- Multiple stone outbuildings, double-height barn; one barn currently roofless
- Located in Dartmoor National Park; private half-mile no-through approach lane
- Very slow broadband; car essential for daily travel
- Council tax level described as expensive; listed status restricts alterations
Southmeads is a substantial 16th-century farmhouse set on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, offering classic granite walls, exposed timbers and generous reception space arranged over multiple floors. The house faces south‑southeast to capture natural light and benefits from stone floors, tall inglenook fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and extensive oak joinery that combine historic character with sympathetic modern finishes.
The property extends to about 5.42 acres with a walled former farmyard now converted to garden, an elevated lawn, well-stocked borders and a paved terrace off the garden room. A self-contained three-bedroom cottage is currently incorporated into the main accommodation but could be separated to provide ancillary living or a rental income. A large double-height barn, cattle barn with hay loft and additional stone outbuildings provide significant scope for agricultural, equestrian or hobby use.
Important practical points: Southmeads and its associated outbuildings are Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance. One barn is currently roofless and will require repair; some outbuildings have corrugated roofs. Broadband speeds are very slow in the location and council tax is described as expensive. Access is via a private half-mile no-through lane, offering privacy but meaning daily journeys require a car.
This property suits a family seeking a character home with flexible accommodation and land, or a buyer wanting an income stream from the cottage and room for small-scale farming or equestrian activity. The setting is peaceful and private, with very low local crime, excellent mobile signal and easy access to nearby villages, while facilities and major transport links lie within reasonable driving distance.
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