... a mile from Belstone and 2 miles from Okehampton (shops, pubs, cinema, indoor swimming pool) in an exceptionally peaceful hamlet called Middle Corscombe (just off the A30), a beautiful medieval/ Georgian former farmhouse (see arrows above; the owners live in converted stables nearby). Walks directly on to the moors and 10 acres of landscaped grounds to wander: woodland/stream walks, barbecue and picnic tables in undisturbed woods, old clapper bridge once on a medieval packhorse route (no public access), part of the Countryside Stewardship scheme. Chickens and ducks to feed. Outdoor heated swimming pool (30’ x 15’, available 23 May to 12 September, 10am to 6pm), surrounded by lawns and patio (tables/chairs). Enclosed, gravelled Mediterranean-style patio (tables/ chairs).

Thick oak door into 12th cent. through-passage (tuned piano); to the right of this is the medieval part of the house (pictured above left) with oak panelled and beamed dining room (Bible cupboard, bread oven, woodburner); a quiet reading room (books); down a step into kitchen (Aga); utility room (dishwasher). To the left of the passage, 4 steps down into the Georgian part, all very light, bright with long countryside views and small enclosed garden. Large living room (woodburner, CD player); second galley kitchen (fridge-freezer, additional dishwasher); bedroom with double sofa bed, internet access and lovely views; shower-room (suite).

Stairs up to three bedrooms - a double with en suite bathroom (bath plus bath-shower), another double, both with lovely views, and a room with bunks sharing another bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). A landing links this to the medieval part of the house, with a single bedroom (TV), leading through up 2 steep steps to a room with two single beds and then through again to a double bedroom with small cot room attached (suitable for a family or very friendly people); they share a bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Very steep stairs (rope rail) from the main kitchen up to a room with two single beds (agile people only) with small en suite shower-room (suite). Half-size snooker table. Washing machine and tumble drier in outhouse. Phone. One mile moorland walk to pub. Good base for exploring Dartmoor. Suitable for partially disabled. Arrival after 4pm. Cautionary Deposit £150.