This extensively renovated, detached seven-bedroom property was originally set up as a hotel in 1927, and it is for sale for the guide price of £1,500,000.

Steeped in history, if the thick walls of this South Devon property could talk they would have many stories to tell.

It was one of the first cider houses in the village, and In 1927 it set up as a hotel.

Barnicott
Barnicott

One of the outbuildings used to be the village fire station. However, despite its rich history, the property has been renovated extensively and sympathetically by the current owners In recent years.

The property has, however, held onto period features such as its thatched roof.

There has been no expense spared to provide a beautiful family home with income potential or extended family accommodation.

The sitting room
The sitting room

Within the grounds there are a number of useful storage outbuildings, including a double garage with inspection pit (the old fire station), and one-bedroom annex above.

The kitchen
The kitchen

A secondary triple garage has a further two bedroom annex above. The annexes both have successful holiday letting history.

The twin villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo enjoy a delightful riverside setting on the wooded slopes of the estuary of the River Yealm.

The Yealm has a beautiful riverside spot
The Yealm has a beautiful riverside spot

This sheltered, deep water harbour is much favoured by yachtsmen and lies within a truly beautiful valley in the unspoilt South Hams countryside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Area of Conservation.

The villages share a number of facilities including a post office, pharmacy, traditional butcher, Co-operative store, three good public houses, two churches, a yacht club with bistro, tea-rooms, and good Primary School.

The holiday retreats and full-time residences have found a comfortable balance that propel this thriving community with countless clubs and activities available for the more sociable and active, or long picturesque walks for those that simply want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity.

Barnicott is for sale for £1,500,000. Please contact Luscombe Maye in Salcombe on 01548 800182 for more information.