Windgate Farm is approached along a gravel drive leading to the main entrance of the property and where you can enjoy the views over the stunning surrounding countryside.

The main entrance opens into the hallway; this then leads into the spacious kitchen/dining/sitting room which is fantastic for entertaining and a real family room. The kitchen is light and spacious, fully fitted with plenty of useful cupboards, Heritage oil fired oven and granite work tops. Steps down lead to the utility room.

The accommodation is primarily on the ground floor with two double bedrooms both ensuite, a dressing room, large study/bedroom 4 and 3 bathrooms. There is a further double bedroom on the first floor.

Windgate Farm has been in the same ownership for 14 years. The main farmhouse is used as one home but could easily be split to form a further 1 bedroom annexe in addition to the cottage for further income.

Halcyon Cottage has parking for several cars to the front of the barn, steps down lead to the main entrance with private garden and seating area. This is a charming 2 bedroom self-contained stone cottage with open beams, Lounge with a large wood burner, Kitchen and Bathroom and a galleried landing.

This property has 5.83 acres of land.

Outside

Gardens and grounds

The gardens at Windgate Farm, approximately 1.168 acres lie predominantly to the front of the property and include a wide variety of mature shrubs, trees, neat lawn areas and a decked seating area enjoying the surrounding countryside as well as a small secluded courtyard from the master bedroom. Windgate Farm has a double garage and workshop, both with electricity. Currently the garden has a good range of fruit trees as well as being set up with small enclosures for chickens and a pond for ducks. The Gardens are a haven for a wide range of wild life and birds

Lot 2: An area of approximately 4.666 acres which is formed of two paddocks This land is serviced by the field shelters and benefits from electricity and water being connected. The land can be accessed both from Windgate Farm and two gates off the public highway.

Situation

This converted barn provides well maintained and spacious accommodation with potential for additional income from the two bedroom cottage. Windgate Farm and Halcyon Cottage benefits from character features which have been retained with exposed beams and stone walls in various areas of the property.

Windgate Farm is situated in a truly stunning location, overlooking the surrounding countryside just outside the village of Combe Raleigh in an area designated as an “area of outstanding beauty”. 3 miles away is the market town of Honiton, which was known for its lace making; in fact, in the 19th century, Queen Victoria had her wedding dress made of Honiton lace. Honiton has a selection of shops to meet most everyday requirements, as well as interesting antique shops, inns and a number of restaurants. Honiton also has a mainline station with an hourly train service to London Waterloo.

The property lies in-between the cathedral city of Exeter (21 miles) and county Town of Taunton (17 miles) which offer a comprehensive range of recreational, cultural and educational facilities. These include The Maynard and Exeter School in Exeter and Kings, Queens and Taunton School in Taunton.

Directions

From Honiton proceed in a northerly direction signposted to Luppitt and Dunkeswell off the A30 slip road. Continue up the hill for about 1.5 miles, turn right down the lane and the turning for Windgate Farm is on the right hand side with a slate sign.