Published: 29/02/2024 By Ross Willmington
On the Devon/Dorset borders tucked away under Lambert’s Castle Hill, (in what is now Devon, since a boundary change in 1896), is the discretely located Roughmoor Farm. The farm’s original Victorian cottage was built when the annual June fair at Lambert’s Castle was in its heyday, this popular event ran for over 300 years, featuring stalls, attractions and horse racing on the adjacent racetrack. Today in this tranquil corner of Devon it is hard to imagine the hustle and bustle this must have created.
The farmstead is nestled at the end of a long track surrounded by its land. This charming period property has been recently extended in collaboration with well-known local architect David Highet, successfully blending together the old and the new to create a spacious and light-filled six-bedroom home. The beautiful mature gardens bounded by a pretty stream, include an orchard, kitchen garden and two wildlife ponds.
With a focus on sustainability and eco-credentials, Roughmoor Farm now features a ground source heat pump, Photovoltaic and solar thermal roof panels, as well as a 10Kw battery storage system and an EV charging point.
For horse lovers, this flexible property has a useful barn and former stables, with outriding directly from the property. Needless to say, the race track at Lambert’s Castle is no longer in use, although there are many bridleways close by, perfect for a leisurely hack to enjoy the stunning views over the vale to the sea.
This rural retreat is protected by a block of gently sloping pastureland with traditional hedgerows and mature trees. In season a profusion of wildflowers including wild daffodils, bluebells and native orchids abound.
This gloriously situated residential farm, located close to the resort of Lyme Regis and the ever-popular Bridport will appeal to a range of lifestyle interests. In all 13.89 acres (5.62 ha). For sale by private treaty with a Guide Price of £1,150,000. For further information, please click here, or contact Ross Willmington, Axminster 01297 33122
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