Dalwood: pretty, friendly hill and valley village (church, thatched good food pub, PO/shop selling local produce) within the Blackdown Hills conservation area, 6 miles east of Honiton and 4 miles west of Axminster (small town renowned for carpets). The south coast at Lyme Regis , Seaton , Beer and Sidmouth, 7-11 miles. Golf, fishing, riding nearby, and miles of footpaths.

... on a hill overlooking Dalwood and with all rooms enjoying a magnificent view south is this detached, timber-clad, dormer-style former barn on the owners’ 4-acre smallholding (free range sheep, chickens, ducks, piglets, cats, dog). It is recently converted and refurbished to a high standard. Easy, attractive footpath down the hill through fields to the village,  mile.

Outside, lawned garden (table/chairs, barbecue) with steep access to a stream. Steps (childgate) up to decking at the back of the cottage which projects to take advantage of the view. Inside, modern beech and stainless steel fitted kitchen/dining room (microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washer-drier, electric hob and built-in oven); comfy double-aspect living room (woodburner) with two enormous 9’ high, glazed doors with balustrade overlooking that view; off the kitchen, a large twin bedroom with day bed and en suite shower-room (suite with double cubicle), and tiny porch with door to outside; at the back, a door leads out to the decking. Narrow stairs up to attractive attic double bedroom with lovely large en suite bathroom (suite with free-standing, modern roll-top bath in the centre under the eaves). No smoking. Suitable for partially disabled. An unusual and most attractive house with wonderful views, well placed for exploring Devon, Dorset and Somerset.