Widworthy Court, Wilmington, EX14

If you're after a Westcountry bolthole, one you can lock & leave, this could be the one for you! Just imagine throwing your bags into the car and heading down to Devon on a Friday afternoon, then arriving for the weekend at this gorgeous Grade II listed Palladian Mansion, which dates back to the early 19th Century. The main house and outbuildings were converted into individual flats and mews-style cottages in the late 1990s and whilst several are used as weekend homes, many are occupied all year round.  We understand that Valley Cottage was adapted from the former stable block and it now offers very individual and surprisingly modern accommodation at a realistic price.  The front door is approached through an arched courtyard and there's a traditional entrance hall leading to the principal rooms.  To the right is a compact fitted kitchen with cream shaker-style cupboard and drawer storage units and the fitted oven, hob and hood are includud in the sale.  To the rear is a comfortable living room with space for a dining table and chairs.  The cottage has Economy 7 night-storage heaters and there's a handy woodburning stove in the living room.  There are two first floor double bedrooms, the pretty master bedroom at the rear has a high sloping ceiling and the second bedroom has fitted wardrobes.  The attractive bathroom has a classic white suite with a shower over the bath. 

Widworthy Court is surrounded by grounds of c.10 acres with manicured communal gardens and courtyards, sweeping open parkland and mature broadleaf woodland.  There's allocated parking for residents and a visitors' car park.   Finally, the community has a residents' leisure complex with an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and there's a full-size tennis court in the grounds.