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Yeo Vale, Nr. Bideford, Devon

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,430 sq ft

133 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
1

Key features

  • Detached Period Cottage
  • The whole Around 7.4 acres
  • Full Equestrian Facilities
  • Two Paddocks, 4x Stables, Yard and Arena
  • Double Garage
  • Four Bedrooms
  • One Mile To Parkham
  • 12 Minutes Drive to Bideford
  • EPC: E
  • Council Tax Band: D

Description

A charming late Victorian stone-built cottage enjoying a peaceful rural setting in the heart of North Devon, just a short drive from Bideford and the coast. With flexible living space, landscaped gardens, excellent equestrian facilities, and around 7.4 acres of land, Owl Cottage is ideal for families and
equestrian enthusiasts seeking a ready made home and beautifully presented facilities.

The Cottage:

Set within a well-tended plot of around a
fifth of an acre, the property offers generous and flexible accommodation. The layout includes four first floor bedrooms (three doubles and a single), with a potential fifth bedroom or family room on the ground floor. The dual-aspect sitting room features a wood-burning stove, while the bespoke kitchen offers solid ash units and granite worktops, flowing into a light-filled conservatory overlooking beautiful garden with far reaching valley views.

The Grounds:

The cottage gardens are full of interest, colour and structure, with mature borders and a large terrace ideal for outdoor
dining. The detached double garage and driveway provide plenty of parking
with further off-road parking to the front. 

Equestrian Facilities:

Across the quiet lane lies a 2.88-acre paddock with a purpose-built yard: 1 x 15' stable,3x 12' stables, tack room, store, large, paved
turnout yard and a full-size 40m x 20m arena. A separate winter paddock of
approximately 4.45 acres, with a field shelter, sits opposite, offering additional
grazing. Both paddocks enjoy good vehicular access.

Location:

Located in Yeo Vale, just a mile from Parkham and 12 minutes drive from Bideford, Owl Cottage offers rural seclusion with local
amenities close at hand. The stunning North Devon coastline is within easy reach and Exeter St David’s station lies just 40 miles away, offering direct links to London and beyond.

The Story Of Owl Cottage

Owl Cottage — A Peaceful Victorian Retreat with An Equestrian Lifestyle
Tucked quietly along a leafy country lane in Yeo Vale, just a mile from Parkham village and twelve minutes from the historic port town of Bideford, Owl Cottage rests gently on the rise of a wooded valley — a late Victorian home of timeless charm, far-reaching views, and an enviable equestrian lifestyle.
This attractive stone-built property invites you into a world of space and flexibility. Inside, four comfortable first-floor bedrooms — three doubles and a single — are joined by a versatile fifth bedroom or family room on the ground floor, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The dual-aspect sitting room is a cosy retreat with its warming wood-burning stove, while the bespoke eat-in kitchen, crafted from solid ash with polished granite worktops, flows effortlessly into a bright, live-in conservatory overlooking the garden and the valley beyond.
Throughout, period character blends seamlessly with modern convenience — a home as practical as it is poetic. The landscaped gardens surrounding the cottage are a joy in all seasons, brimming with colour and form, enclosed by mature hedging and punctuated by a generous sun terrace — the perfect spot for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply watching the light shift across the landscape.
The lifestyle continues beyond the cottage itself. Across the quiet lane lies a superbly appointed 2.88-acre paddock, home to three 12' x 12' stables and a 15' main stable, a tack room, feed store, paved turnout yard, and a professionally laid out 40m x 20m school — all with excellent vehicular access. Opposite, a separate 4.45-acre winter paddock, complete with field shelter, offers further grazing — bringing the total landholding to approximately 7.4 acres (2.995 hectares).
From the upper windows, you can gaze out over your land and watch horses graze contentedly in the sun — a rare privilege, and one that makes this a truly special home for equestrian buyers.
Yet this sense of seclusion does not come at the cost of convenience. Parkham village — with its welcoming pub, primary school, butcher and church — is a mile away, while nearby Bideford offers a wide array of shops, eateries, supermarkets, schools and healthcare. Exeter St David’s station, with direct links to London and beyond, lies just 40 miles to the south.
For lovers of the outdoors, this setting is rich in possibility. There’s direct riding out from the lane, a nearby bridleway, and easy access to the renowned Tarka Trail, ideal for walking, cycling, or long canters through rolling countryside. And the coast is always calling — with Westward Ho!, Instow, Saunton and Bucks Mills all within easy reach, each offering its own flavour of sand, surf, and spectacular scenery.

In all, Owl Cottage is that rare thing — a home of substance and soul, where heritage and lifestyle meet in harmony. A place to breathe deeply, live fully, and call your own.





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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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