Listed for £750,000
March 20, 2026
Sold for £68,000
1996
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The Grounds and Gardens
What truly sets this property apart is its exceptional setting being approximately 3.75 acres of woodland and rewilded grounds. The formal garden stretches out from the cottage, mostly laid to lawn, and interspersed with herbaceous borders, apple trees, and raised vegetable beds.
Woodland areas lie to the north (across the lane), south, and west of the garden. Meandering paths wind through a mix of native and non-native trees, including some apple trees. Within the grounds is a large workshop with a curved green roof. Nearby, two sheds house garden equipment and a ride-on mower, while a log store and composting area complete the setup.
A 45 metre boardwalk illuminated with fairy lights winds through woodland to the natural swimming pool, which enjoys breathtaking views across the Devon countryside to Dartmoor. The pool is rainwater fed, important due to its low nutrient content, and the pool water is continually filtered through planted gravel beds to ensure crystal clear water.
Next to the pool is a horseshoe shaped BBQ and alfresco dining area with a firepit, and steps leading up to a log heated barrel sauna. Utilities including electricity, a water pipe (to be connected), and Starlink satellite internet (located below the pool) are in place, making this the perfect spot for a future yurt or shepherd’s hut, subject to permissions.
There is parking space inside the gate for several vehicles. The site is registered with 'Wild With Consent', allowing overnight stays for campervans or small motorhomes.
Subject to planning, there is space below the pool to install photovoltaic panels, offering scope for future off grid living.
Leave Okehampton heading north on the A386 and continue past Hatherleigh. Two miles north of Hatherleigh, take a sharp left at the sign to Petrockstowe and Sheepwash. Stay on this road for about 1.5 miles until reaching a hamlet called Ash. Turn left onto the road signposted Sheepwash and Shebbear. Continue for 1.4 miles, passing two farms. After the second farm (Higher Bradley), you will see two thatched cottages on the left. The second is St Clairs, with brick paviours leading into the driveway.
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