Lounston is a small hamlet hidden in the hills between Haytor and Bickington at the south east corner of Dartmoor National Park. The immediate surrounding area abounds in many lovely walks and rides, with the open Moor at Pinchaford Bowl and Haytor Down less than two miles distant. There is a Nature Reserve managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust within walking distance, as is the charming village of Ilsington with its clusters of thatched cottages, Parish Church, Community shop, traditional Devon Inn, "The Carpenters Arms", and village primary school.

Although occupying a rural location, the property is easily accessible to the A38 Devon Expressway, which is just a few minutes drive away and which connects the cities of Plymouth and Exeter, and the M5 motorway link. The market town of Newton Abbot, about 7 miles away, has a modern pedestrianised shopping centre, main line railway station with connection to London Paddington, and there is a wide choice of independent and state schools in the locality. The nearby towns of Bovey Tracey (4 miles) and Ashburton (5 miles) have a good range of everyday amenities and a variety of interesting shops.

East Lounston Farmhouse is a traditional Grade II listed Devon farmhouse which, according to the listing notes, dates back around 350 years.

Beneath its thatch roof lies an interior full of character and original features, combined with modern kitchen and bathroom fittings and a full oil fired central heating system. The living room has a splendid Inglenook granite fireplace with wood-burner and many rooms have exposed timbering and stonework. A comparatively recent addition is the breakfast room which connects directly to the kitchen and has floor to ceiling hardwood glazed windows and doors opening onto the garden.

Outside, there are two stone-built outbuildings (one with planning and listed building for refurbishment for an office/games room, gym and store) and a useful workshop set around the large yard adjoining the front of the farmhouse. A wonderful cottage garden wraps around the lower side and rear of the house with views across neighbouring countryside. It includes a lawn on the lower side, growing areas and landscaped raised beds and borders connected by stone chipped and timber sleeper paths.

DIRECTIONS
From Drumbridges roundabout by the A38 take the Liverton exit and after half a mile turn right into Old Liverton Road. Continue on this road (passing through Old Liverton Village) for 1.4 miles and take a left up the hill signposted Lounston (also identified by a blue sign restricting vehicles over 7’6’’). Stay on this lane for just under a mile and East Lounston Farmhouse will be found on the left.

Council Tax Band: Band E at the time of preparing these particulars
Tenure: Freehold