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Guide Price£1,695,000

North Bovey, Newton Abbot, TQ13

Land size
32.35 acres

Key Features

  • Far reaching views
  • Immaculate Farmhouse
  • Versatile lifestyle property
  • Stunning two bedroom Holiday Cottage
  • Outbuildings and stabling
  • Outdoor equine menage
  • Well-maintained pasture land
  • In all totalling approximately 32.35 acres (13.09 hectares)

Description

SITUATION

Located on the Eastern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park. Situated just to the West of Bovey Castle, Puddaven Farm enjoys a tranquil rural setting with stunning views across to Easdon Tor, while being conveniently located just 3 miles from the vibrant market towns of both Moretonhampstead and Chagford. The town of Bovey Tracey is located 10 miles to the South whilst the city of Exeter is located 17 miles to the West.

Both Moretonhampstead and Chagford benefit from a thriving community, and include busy streets, and a wide range of shops. The town of Bovey Tracey is home to many restaurants, bars, coffee shops and attractions, and includes a comprehensive range of amenities, including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, veterinary services, schools and recreational centres.

Transport links are excellent, with the A30 located 8 miles to the North providing quick access to Exeter. Exeter boasts a wide range of retail options, Train Stations and International Airport.

ACCOMMODATION

PUDDAVEN FARMHOUSE

Nestled in a peaceful, secluded location with no immediate neighbours, Puddaven Farm offers exceptional privacy and tranquillity. The farmhouse has undergone substantial enhancements and investment by the current owner, with both floors benefitting from hot water underfloor heating.

This beautifully laid out and spacious home offers a perfect blend of character, comfort, and flexibility, ideal for modern family living or multi-generational arrangements. The ground floor features a welcoming series of reception spaces including a sitting room come dining room which incorporates charm with its exposed beams and two beautifully presented wood burners, one of which incorporates a back boiler. The formal dining area adjoins a well-appointed kitchen and breakfast room which incorporates a Rayburn cooker and is perfect for entertaining. A sunroom bounds the sitting room and provides spectacular south facing views across the Dartmoor National Park. A separate utility room and a dedicated office provide practical convenience and privacy for working from home.

Upstairs, the main house offers three well-proportioned bedrooms which could be recreated to form four spacious bedrooms, all full of natural light and charm. A particularly large principle bedroom provides a luxurious retreat with an ensuite bathroom and dressing room, complemented by an additional two double bedrooms. the bathroom is centrally located and easily accessible to all bedrooms, with ample room for family use.

PUDDAVEN HOLIDAY COTTAGE

Is a beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage located a stones throw away from the main house. The property which benefits from underfloor heating features a welcoming open-plan living area on the first floor with a stylish kitchen and cozy lounge. Located on the ground floor lies a bedroom which includes an ensuite together with a separate utility room. Whilst on the second floor lies a second bedroom which again benefits from ensuite facilities.

LAND AND BUILDINGS

Adjacent to Puddaven Cottage is a storage shed (44’5” x 32’4”) which has potential for a variety of different uses but currently delivers storage facilities for farm machinery and outdoor equipment. A further extensive barn (38’5” x 33’11”), which incorporates a neatly laid out lean-to, including stabling, a tack room, a WC, and a dedicated log store. An outdoor equine menage is located in close proximity to the block of stables.

The land at Puddaven Farm extends in all to approximately 30 acres. This principally comprising of 5 separate field parcels down to permanent grassland which are both level to slightly sloping in topography. Whilst the remainder of the land forms a wildlife haven containing areas of wet, marshy land characterized by the presence of rushes. This single field parcel is home to a variety of rare flora and fauna. The combination of diverse landscapes, well-presented outbuildings, and private setting presents a rare opportunity to create a distinctive destination venue or luxury retreat.

OUTSIDE

Accessed via a private driveway with ample parking, this exceptional property offers a number of outbuildings with remarkable potential for further development (subject to necessary planning consents). Surrounding the property, the beautifully landscaped gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature plants and hedging. A patio area provides the perfect setting for outside dining and entertaining, while a separate productive vegetable garden adds to the property’s rural charm.

Services | Drainage is via a septic tank system, and the entire property benefits from mains electricity. Water is supplied via a borehole. Both Puddaven Farmhouse and Cottage benefit from oil-fired central heating. Internet for both the farmhouse and cottage is provided by Starlink. A solar power system is located on the equestrian building which in turn is connected to both the borehole and holiday cottage.

EE Rating | E - Puddaven Farmhouse

EE Rating | D - Puddaven Cottage

Council Tax Band | E

What3Words | nation.easygoing.treat

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EPC Rating: E

Disclaimer

Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make or give representations or warranties in relation to the property. No responsibility is accepted for any statement within these particulars, which do not form part of any offer or contract. Areas, measurements and boundaries are approximate. Text, photographs, CGI’s and plans are for guidance only. It should not be assumed the property has all necessary planning or building consents, and Kivells have not tested any services or equipment. The property is sold subject to all matters in the Property and Charges Register, including rights of way and easements. Purchasers are deemed to know all boundaries. Nothing herein constitutes financial advice; seek your own. Use of Mortgage Genies SW Ltd. will result in a £250 + VAT referral fee to Kivells. Kivells retains copyright to all particulars and media.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-04-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 63 Farms & Smallholdings listings in South West England (25+ acres).

This Property£52,396 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (25+ acres) £21,084 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Chagford Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    137
    Type
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    Faith
    Church of England
  • Moretonhampstead Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    116
    Type
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  • Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
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  • Ilsington Church of England Primary School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
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    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dunsford Community Academy7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
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Secondary

  • South Dartmoor Community College8.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    801
    Type
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  • Okehampton College10 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,066
    Type
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  • Teign School11 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,111
    Type
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  • Coombeshead Academy12 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    870
    Type
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  • Newton Abbot College12 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,108
    Type
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* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Chagford, Chagford2.4 miles
Co-op Moretonhampstead, Moretonhampstead2.9 miles
Morrisons Daily Whiddon Down, Whiddon Down5.7 miles

GP surgery

Chagford Health Centre2.3 miles

Pharmacy

Chagford Pharmacy2.5 miles

Hospital

Moretonhampstead Hospital3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Okehampton Interchange Rail Station9.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Beetor Cross552 metres

Typical drive times

Chagford10 min · 3.1 miles
Chudleigh26 min · 14 miles
Bovey Tracey17 min · 10 miles
Exeter (city)33 min · 17 miles
Moretonhampstead8 min · 3.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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