Description
Situated on the southern edge of Bow village, this wonderful family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Converted from a former railway building, it retains a range of charming period features and sits within generous grounds extending to over 0.78 acres.
Situation - Bow Station is the original railway station located to the south of Bow village. The property lies close to the Two Moors Way, between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Bow village has an active and thriving community with a village shop, pub, primary school, playgroup, places of worship, community centre and a modern, highly regarded medical centre. There is a bus service to the neighbouring towns. Extensive amenities and local railway services can be found in the nearby historic market towns of Crediton and Okehampton. Secondary education is provided through the outstanding state system of Queen Elizabeth School in Crediton and Okehampton Community College. The university and cathedral city of Exeter has a wide range of facilities befitting a centre of its importance, including excellent dining, shopping, theatre and recreational pursuits. Exeter also has mainline railway services to London Paddington and Waterloo, whilst its international airport lies just to the east of the city.
Description - Bow Station is a beautifully presented and highly individual period home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Originally incorporating a station building and adjoining station master's house, the property has been thoughtfully converted into a welcoming and characterful residence, blending stylish modern living with a wealth of original features. The layout also allows for excellent annexe potential in several areas.
At the heart of the home is a generous kitchen-dining room, filled with natural light and accessed via a large conservatory to the front. Fitted with a central island and a range of bespoke units, this impressive space opens onto a terrace that once formed part of the platform. The adjacent sitting room is equally striking, with tall ceilings, dual-aspect windows and a double-ended wood burner that also warms the spacious ground floor suite-complete with bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. Above, the loft space is partially boarded and provides useful additional storage.
A separate utility room, with a double Belfast sink and laundry plumbing, links the kitchen to the original house. From the central hallway there is access to a generous study, the original front entrance, and staircases leading to both upper and lower levels.
On the first floor are two bright bedrooms with lovely views over the surrounding countryside, a separate WC, and access to a further loft.
The lower ground floor offers a wealth of adaptable living space, all with full ceiling height and natural light. One staircase leads from the main hallway to a lower entrance porch, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom-ideal for guests or multi-generational living. A second staircase from the kitchen leads to additional large rooms and storage areas, one fitted with services suitable for utility use, perfect for hobbies or further conversion if required.
Outside - The property is approached through double five-bar gates, opening onto a level gravelled driveway that offers ample parking and leads directly to the house. Planning permission has been granted for an attractive three-bay detached garage with ancillary accommodation above, designed in keeping with the character of the main residence.
The principal garden lies to the front of the house-mainly lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, alongside several useful sheds and a charming decorative section of railway track. To the east, the garden extends into a more natural setting, with a small orchard and pockets of woodland leading down to a stream at the boundary. Behind the house is a further outdoor area, formerly the platform, offering additional space for seating or landscaping. In total, the grounds extend to approximately 0.78 acres, providing a wonderful balance of formal garden and wildlife-friendly space.
Services - Current Council Tax: E
Utilities: Mains electricity, mains water
Drainage: Private drainage
Heating: Oil-fired central heating
Tenure: Freehold
Standard and ultrafast broadband available. Limited EE, O2, Three and Vodafone mobile networks available (Ofcom).
Agent's Note - The vendor advised that the train line to the rear is still in service and runs between Okehampton and Exeter. Network Rail has the right to access the disused platform from the entrance gate (ref land registry property register DN537138) although in practice this is rarely used.
