4 bed detached house for sale

Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13

Aller Farm House has an idyllic rural setting amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside on the gently sloping side of a wide river valley. It was built in the early Georgian period and has wonderful, far-reaching views out over the surrounding countryside, with a classically symmetrical front, sash windows and a roof of local slate. The exterior is protected by painted render, is unlisted and has only one near neighbour, part of the original farm now converted into a separate domestic property.

Internally it has elegant, well-proportioned rooms with good ceiling height arranged on two floors. The rooms are arranged to make best possible use of the available natural light throughout the day, with the two principal, south-facing reception rooms at the front of the house and the large kitchen/breakfast room behind, all arranged in a south and west-facing L-shape. The house is very well presented and has retained original architectural fittings including fireplaces, timber floors, coving, plentiful moulded joinery, a sturdy, chamfered beam in the kitchen and an elegant, sweeping front staircase. The kitchen is a wonderful size and is fully fitted with a central island, a range of built-in electrical appliances and a two-oven, oil-fired aga. It also has ample space for a large kitchen table next to a wide window with gorgeous views out to the west.

Upstairs off a straight landing are a total of four double bedrooms arranged in a L-shape matching the room layout downstairs. Consequently, with their greater height all the bedrooms have even better views of the surrounding countryside. The principal and guest bedrooms are both south-facing and have ensuite bath/shower rooms. The two remaining bedrooms are west-facing and share use of the family bath and shower room and the downstairs shower room. There is extensive space within the roof space that is currently used for storage. With the necessary consent the attics could provide additional accommodation if required.

The property is set in grounds of about 5.37 acres that extend out on three sides. They include a 300 yard long driveway off the passing lane that is shared with the neighbouring property, who has a vehicular right of way. The grounds incorporate a generous parking area in front of the house with further parking behind. The garden stretches out on three sides and is limited to areas of lawn, some level and some sloping, all bounded by either dry stone walling or post and rail fencing to minimise maintenance. Attached on the house's northeast corner is a two storey period outbuilding with an external stone staircase to the upper storeroom. The lower storeroom currently serves as a log store. Set back a short distance behind the house are a timber-built double garage beside a further large timber outbuilding used for storage. Beyond the garden are two large paddocks bounded by a mix of post and rail fencing and mature field hedging. The southern paddock contains a timber-built stable block incorporating two loose boxes and a tack room, all fronting onto a concrete apron enclosed by fencing.

Aller Farm House is situated about a mile north of the small town of Bovey Tracey, which is close to the eastern edge of Dartmoor and is known as "The Gateway to the Moor". The property itself is in a beautiful, rural setting on the gently rising side of a wide river valley formed by the River Bovey and about a five-minute drive from the town square. The town has a good selection of shops and local businesses including gp, dental and veterinary surgeries and there is a farmers' market on alternate Saturday mornings. The town also hosts 'Nourish', a food and gin festival every September and the 'Contemporary Craft Festival', in June (for further information see ). For wider requirements the larger towns of Newton Abbot and Torquay and the cathedral city of Exeter are all within easy reach. The area also has good transport links with direct rail services from Exeter St Davids to both Paddington (2 hours 10 minutes) and Waterloo. Exeter Airport to the east of the city offers flights to both UK and international destinations. There is a wide choice of schools in the local area from both the state and independent sectors. Highly regarded, local independent schools include Exeter Cathedral School, The Maynard School and Exeter School.