Okehampton, Devon · EX20
Wellsprings Lane, Sampford Courtenay
Wellsprings Lane, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon, EX20
Asking price
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom detached farmhouse in the sought-after Mid Devon village of Sampford Courtenay, offering spacious accommodation, extensive outbuildings and approximately 7.65 acres of level pasture land. Extending to around 1,822 sq ft, the property provides generous living space including four bedrooms, a principal bedroom with en-suite, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and study. While well cared for, the farmhouse would benefit from modernisation, allowing the next owner to create a wonderful family home to their own specification. Externally, the property boasts a substantial cattle barn, stables and useful outside space, making it ideal for equestrian use, smallholding, livestock or those seeking a rural lifestyle. Set within a peaceful village location with excellent access to Okehampton, the A30 and Dartmoor National Park, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a versatile countryside property with significant potential.
Listed 21 July 2026 · agent details updated 19 October 2026. An asking price is not a completed sale.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Scope to modernise
- Spacious accommodation
- Four good-sized bedrooms
- Large cattle barn
- Range of stables
- Approx. 7.65 acres of land
- Level pasture fields
- Equestrian potential
- Rural village setting
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Situated in the desirable Mid Devon village of Sampford Courtenay, this four-bedroom detached farmhouse offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a rural home with extensive outbuildings and approximately 7.65 acres of level pasture land.
The farmhouse extends to approximately 1,822 sq ft of accommodation and offers spacious, well-proportioned rooms throughout. While the property has been well cared for over the years, it would now benefit from a programme of modernisation, giving purchasers the opportunity to update and create a wonderful family home to their own specification. The accommodation includes a welcoming entrance hall, generous sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, study, cloakroom and four good-sized first-floor bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, together with a family bathroom.
Outside, the property boasts an impressive range of outbuildings, including a substantial cattle barn offering excellent storage or agricultural potential, alongside a range of stables, making the property ideal for equestrian enthusiasts, smallholders or those wishing to keep livestock.
The 7.65 acres of predominantly flat pasture provide excellent grazing land for horses or livestock and offer tremendous versatility for a variety of rural pursuits. The grounds provide ample space for hobby farming, equestrian use or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of country living.
Located within the charming village of Sampford Courtenay, the property enjoys a delightful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of Okehampton, the A30 and the spectacular landscapes of Dartmoor National Park. The village itself benefits from a strong community spirit, a historic parish church and a well-regarded traditional inn.
Properties of this nature, combining a detached farmhouse, useful agricultural buildings and quality level land, are rarely available. Offering enormous potential to modernise and create an exceptional countryside home, this is a unique opportunity that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Key facts
- EPC rating: D (score 55; potential rating C).
- Parking: residents' parking.
- Outside: garden, land.
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Agent's descriptionUp to 1,000 Mbps
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Ofcom postcode coverageFreehold
Supplied listing field and any agent featuresRated D. Check the assessment date on the certificate.
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1.2 milesto Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.8 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 2.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
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