Homes perfectly located for autumnal walks

Properties featured were available at the time of writing this article: 01/11/23

With the leaves changing colour and starting to fall, November is the perfect time to be wrapping up warm and exploring the outdoors.

For those considering a move, here are 9 properties perfectly located for enjoying all the colours that Autumn has to offer, with beautiful walks directly on their doorstep.

If you are considering a move to the West Country and would like to discuss your requirements or any of the properties featured further, contact your local Stags office.

17 Broadsands Road, Paignton, Devon - Guide £525,000

Comprehensively modernised and updated to exacting standards by the current owners this three bedroom detached Bungalow is situated in the always popular area of Broadsands, a stones throw from the ever popular Broadsands beach, along with the nearby woodland and South West Coast Path. Presented in excellent order throughout this stunning property is located in an ideal spot, with distant Sea views over the beautiful rear garden and through the imposing stone viaduct which is only used by seasonal steam trains, give this home a truly stunning backdrop.

1 Beacon Point Cottages, Thurlestone Sands, Devon - Guide £750,000

An attractive, stone faced, semi-detached three bedroom property. Superbly presented throughout and situated in the most spectacular coastal location with far reaching sea views.
Thurlestone Sands is a beautiful hamlet on the South West Coast Path with spectacular sea views across South Milton beach which is a highly popular destination for surfers and families all year round.

Venford House, Dulverton, Somerset - Guide £795,000

Venford House is a light and airy character barn conversion sitting in an enviable position adjoining open moorland within Exmoor National Park. Offering beautifully presented accommodation including a well appointed kitchen breakfast room, three bedrooms, the master with ensuite, a family bathroom and a further shower room downstairs, the property enjoys a Southerly aspect with views overlooking the surrounding countryside and up to the open moor.
Venford House benefits from four acres including paddocks, lawned gardens, outbuildings, stables, a workshop and annex.

Flints Cottage, Hemyock, Devon - Guide £800,000

Flints Cottage is a delightful period property which has been extended and refurbished to provide a spacious family home. It offers flexible and versatile accommodation and enjoys wonderful views from its principal rooms. Set amongst delightful gardens and grounds Flints Cottage adjoins the local nature reserve high up on the Blackdown Hills, which is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lower Luscombe Barn, Beenleigh, Harbetonford, Devon - Guide £900,000

The location of Lower Luscombe Barn, in the hamlet of Beenleigh, is incredibly special, being within a mile of Tuckenhay, Ashprington and Harbertonford.
There are fabulous walks along the river Harbourne to these villages where three well known pubs are located, The Malster's Arms and The Watermans in Tuckenhay and the Durant Arms in Ashprington.
The barn, which once belonged to the local estate, was converted in the 1980s and has been completely refurbished and upgraded over recent years.

Sungleam, Haytor, Devon - Guide £1,350,000

Sungleam is located at the foot of Haytor in the Dartmoor National Park with its thousands of stunning, unspoilt, moorland acres in which to enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits including riding, cycling, fishing and walking.
The property has been updated and remodelled by the current owners and offers an opportunity to move into this tasteful home with further potential for personalisation and improvement.
As well as the attractive house, the property sits in exceptional grounds with a beautiful formal garden and a substantial paddock with separate access.

Perhaps you would prefer a more private walk? If so, take a look at the below properties which come complete with their own woodland.

Mill Farm, South Molton, Devon - Guide £1,295,000

Positioned above the River Mole, Mill Farm totals 66.51 acres (26.92 hectares) and occupies an exceptionally private position.
The farm includes a characterful south-facing house, attractive stone barns with potential for conversion, modern style buildings and a mixture of pasture land, river meadows and mature woodland.
There are no footpaths or bridleways passing across Mill Farm and whilst the surroundings are completely unspoilt, the nearest town is only three miles away.

Handley Farm, Devon/Somerset border - Guide £1,950,000

This highly attractive small farm is beautifully situated on the Devon/Somerset border amongst an attractive pastoral landscape of rolling hills, while being well connected to the wider world. The property provides a range of opportunities with over 37 acres of land including two fishing lakes and woodland. A versatile range of modern agricultural barns provide space for livestock and storage, including stabling with potential for American barn style stabling if required.
Three high quality holiday cottages provide established income and the attractive Grade II listed farmhouse is currently used as two cottages providing excellent multigenerational living, but could be used as one dwelling.

Or maybe you have simply fallen in love with the South West and are looking to invest in a successful business...

Devon Dens, Beaworthy, Devon - Guide £400,000

Devon Dens is a beautiful, 'off grid', luxury glamping site, surrounded by woodland, in a plot of just under 2 acres, with an established and successful business created by the current owners.
Surrounded by nature, Devon Dens is also easily accessible with the A30 dual carriageway 8 miles away.

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