On the outskirts of Bampton, in the Devon countryside, this property occupies what was once a Victorian walled garden, reclaimed and adapted under current ownership. A loose constellation of buildings in brick and local stone, it sits within two acres of cultivated landscape, deliberately open to the garden so that house and setting operate as a single environment. Called the Walled Garden, it is currently listed for £995,000.

Arrival is slow and deliberate along a private lane, where mature trees and orchard planting establish a strong sense of enclosure. Inside, the main living space stretches laterally, accommodating kitchen, dining and sitting areas in one continuous room. Stainless-steel cabinetry fitted with Miele appliances runs along one wall, balanced by a long band of windows facing the garden. Textured masonry and underfloor heating temper the scale of the room, keeping the atmosphere calm and tactile.

A sitting room adjoins, lit from above by skylights and anchored by a log-burning stove, with a study and bathroom branching off. The bedroom sits beyond, wrapped on one corner by timber-framed windows and skylights, with an en-suite bathroom defined by copper detailing and green glass brick. A separate studio of over 760 square feet adds further flexibility, with a mezzanine level and generous roof light.

Planning permission is in place for an additional house and guest house designed by McLean Quinlan, extending the site’s architectural future. The grounds combine meadow, greenhouse, pond and productive planting, while Exmoor National Park and the Devon coast sit within easy reach.

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