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Guide price

£1,400,000

7 bed equestrian for sale
Woodleigh, Nr Kingsbridge TQ7

    • 7 beds

    • 6 baths

    • 4 receptions

Freehold
Added on 28/05/2025

About this property

  • Substantial and spacious Georgian main house

  • Detached one bedroom annexe

  • Character features throughout

  • 4 stables and outbuildings

  • 8 acres of paddocks

  • Income potential

  • Pretty surrounding gardens

  • Within community

  • Potential for multi-generational living

  • Excellent local walking and riding

Description

Higher Hendham House is a characterful Georgian property set in a quiet hamlet just outside the village of Woodleigh. The property offers a great sense of space and privacy, along with a mix of traditional charm and practical features. Additionally it is a well-proportioned home with plenty of potential in a quiet, attractive part of South Devon.

The main house includes a spacious sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace and a large, sweeping stone staircase that curves down into the room from the upper floor, an eye catching and elegant feature that adds real character. There is also a cosy study, perfect for quiet moments or reading. The generous kitchen/dining/living room is the heart of the home hosting a blue Aga, a wood burning stove and enjoys doors out to a lovely conservatory. A utility room, boot room and cloakroom complete the ground floor. Upstairs on the first floor are four double bedrooms, all with en-suites. A second floor extends the accommodation with two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Many original features have been retained throughout the property, giving it a warm, authentic feel.

Next to the main house is a charming detached one-bedroom annexe, converted from an old stone outbuilding. It has a simple, rustic charm and works well as guest accommodation or as an extra living space, with a kitchen/living area, bedroom and shower room.

The property also includes several useful outbuildings: A block of four stables, a tack room, a small open fronted tractor shed and an attached workshop, all in good condition. The land extends to approximately eight acres and is accessed privately, and is suitable for those with horses or other animals, or simply for enjoying outdoor space. There is space to install an all weather arena if desired and subject to any necessary planning consents being obtained.
Situation

The property is situated within a small hamlet almost equidistant to the towns of Kingsbridge and Totnes. The village of Moreleigh with its popular country pub is nearby. The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is approximately 5 miles, with the nearest mainline railway connections at Totnes or Ivybridge. The South Hams coastline at Bigbury, Bantham and Thurlestone is only a short distance away, as well as the popular seaside town of Salcombe.

The local primary school for the area is Loddiswell with secondary and sixth form education at Kingsbridge Community College. It is also in the catchment area for kevicc at Totnes and Torquay Grammar School. Private education at Plymouth, Newton Abbot or Exeter.

The nearby River Avon offers a tranquil setting for walks and boasts excellent riding along numerous bridle paths through the woods. Local Riding Clubs, such as South Brent and South Devon, host a range of clinics and events catering to all skill levels year-round. The South Pool Pony Club organises regular rallies, hunter trials and one-day events at Cuttery Farm, which is only a few miles away. Nearby equestrian centres, including Ivybridge Equestrian, Cheston and Fitzworthy, hold various events and clinics, in addition to providing facilities for Riding Club events.

Further information

As part of our transparency policy, we request our sellers fill out a Property Information Questionnaire. This information can be provided to you. However, we recommend that you verify any information given during the conveyancing process.

Services

Mains water, private drainage (septic tank) and mains electricity.

Construction

The property is understood to be standard construction.

Parking

Off-street driveway parking.

Local authority

South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE

Council Tax Band G.

Tenure

Freehold.

Lettings

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Viewings

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More information

  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    G

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