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Guide Price£900,000

St. Giles, Torrington, Devon, EX38

Land size: 24 acres
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Key Features

5 Bedroom farmhouse
Stunning views
24 acres
Barn with planning for conversion
Range of outbuildings
Mixture of woodland and pasture

Description

A breathtaking countryside escape set within 24 acres of rolling Devon farmland, offering 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, a range of outbuildings and planning permission to create a new dwelling in addition.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Devon countryside, Fernhill is a stunning detached farmhouse offering the perfect blend of character, space, and tranquillity. Set within approximately 24 acres of beautiful grounds, this charming five-bedroom home provides a rare opportunity for those seeking a rural retreat with modern comforts. The property boasts spacious living areas, period features, and breathtaking countryside views, making it ideal for families, equestrian enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a peaceful escape. In addition to the main residence Fernhill also has planning permission to convert a redundant barn to create a new 2 bedroom dwelling at the far end of the plot. Conveniently located near the historic market town of Great Torrington, with excellent local amenities and schools nearby, Fernhill offers both seclusion and accessibility. Whether you're dreaming of a countryside lifestyle, farming potential, or simply a home with exceptional space inside and out, this is a must-see property.

The property is situated within 2 miles of the market town of Great Torrington. The historic town is surrounded by 365 acres of common land, ideal for walking, offering wonderful views and scenery, and access to the River Torridge.

The town itself has a thriving local community and offers a great range of local amenities and leisure pursuits including various shops, two doctors and dentists surgeries, local sports clubs, a gym, numerous pubs and restaurants, nurseries, primary and secondary schooling, Lidl supermarket and the ever popular Plough Arts Centre, as well as renowned RHS Rosemoor Gardens. There is also direct access to the Tarka Trail which affords excellent walking and cycling opportunities.

Rural properties Outbuildings Pastures Houses with Land Farmhouses Agricultural Development Residential Barns Fields Wooded Land Freehold Farmland Woodlands Planning Permission

Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
Date Posted: 2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 216 Homes with Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).

This Property£37,500 / acre

Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £68,224 / acre

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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

CurrentPotential

(92+)A

(81-91)B

(69-80)C

(55-68)D

(39-54)E

(21-38)F

(1-20)G

52 E

63 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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: Ask Agent
Garden: Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

12 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

Web & social
Music streaming
Standard video calls

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

Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
476
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Faith
Church of England
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
118
Type
Academy converter
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
65
Type
Community school
Monkleigh Primary School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
137
Type
Community school
Dolton Church of England Primary School5 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
31
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Church of England

Secondary

Great Torrington School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
863
Type
Academy converter
Bideford College6.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,455
Type
Academy sponsor led
The Park Community School9.8 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,408
Type
Academy converter
Atlantic Academy10 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
242
Type
Free schools
Pilton Community College11 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,165
Type
Academy converter

* 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

Co-op Torrington, Great Torrington1.4 miles

Morrisons Daily Great Torrington, Great Torrington1.4 miles

M&S Great Torrington BP, Great Torrington1.4 miles

GP surgery

Castle Gardens Surgery1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Torrington1.4 miles

Hospital

Torrington Hospital1.4 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden814 metres

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

Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Rosemoor RHS Gardens898 metres

Typical drive times

Northam20 min · 11 miles

Bideford14 min · 8.8 miles

North Tawton25 min · 17 miles

Exeter (city)55 min · 39 miles

Great Torrington4 min · 2 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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Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Barnstaple

4 Cross Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BA

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