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Wednesday, July 4, 2018



Prepare for takeoff! Devon farmhouse with its own aircraft hangar and runway is on the market for £1.75m

  • The runway is 300m long and is only suitable for certain types of light aircraft
  • The current owner installed the runway in the grounds of the 58 acre property
  • The property is called Woodscombe Farm and is for sale for £1.75million
It's not rare to see a house for sale with an annexe, or even some outbuildings, but this Devon farmhouse on the market stands out from the competition with a unusual feature. 
It is an aircraft hangar with a 300m runway that is suitable for light aircraft, and is also used for landing and storing helicopters.
The unusual addition was installed by the current owner within one of the fields including on the property.
The farmhouse near Tiverton in Devon is on the market for £1.75million
The farmhouse near Tiverton in Devon is on the market for £1.75million
The six-bedroom house sits in almost 60 acres and comes with various outbuildings that include a separate two-bed barn conversion, as well as small areas of woodland.
It is called Woodscombe Farm and is being sold via Seddons estate agents for £1.75million.
The agent describes the farm as a 'fantastic small holding', saying: 'This is a unique lifestyle property and offers a hugely versatile scenario for the new owner.'
The property includes an aircraft hangar that is suitable for light aircraft
The property includes an aircraft hangar that is suitable for light aircraft
There is also a 300m runway, which is regularly used by the current owner
There is also a 300m runway, which is regularly used by the current owner
The farmhouse sits in almost 60 acres and comes with various outbuildings
The farmhouse sits in almost 60 acres and comes with various outbuildings
While the hangar and airstrip may not be as sophisticated - or as near to the main house - as the well-known aircraft porch owned by film star and aviator John Travolta, it is undoubtedly adds an interesting feature to the Devonshire property.
Lawrence Hall, of property website Lawrence Hall, said: 'As features goes, this property is pretty unique. 
'For those looking for an even easier way to travel away over the summer months, or even allow friends an alternative way of visiting during the heatwave, this property offers the perfect solution. 
'Its readiness for air-travel means you don't have do be John Travolta to be able to park your plane in the back garden, but you do still need a licence.' 
The main house has gardens surrounding it and is approached via a long private driveway.
There is a living room and separate dining room, both with fireplaces and views to the enclosed front garden. The kitchen has spotlights and a central island, leading to a south-facing conservatory.
The main house has undergone a programme of renovation works by the current owner
The main house has undergone a programme of renovation works by the current owner
The renovations include a new kitchen with a central island and ceiling spotlights
The renovations include a new kitchen with a central island and ceiling spotlights
A a south-facing conservatory overlooks the well-maintained garden 
A a south-facing conservatory overlooks the well-maintained garden 
On the first floor, there is a double bedroom with vaulted ceilings and en suite bathroom.
There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom in the older part of the house.
A hallway leads to a modern extension housing two large double bedrooms, including the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobes and an en suite.
John Travolta's house is pictured here and he is able to park his planes next to his house
John Travolta's house is pictured here and he is able to park his planes next to his house
The living area in the Devonshire farmhouse has a feature fireplace and wooden beams
The living area in the Devonshire farmhouse has a feature fireplace and wooden beams
Character features appear throughout the property, including in the dining room
Character features appear throughout the property, including in the dining room
The property is in an unspoilt area of the Devon countryside enjoying easy access to Exmoor and the coast.
It is close to the village of Nomansland and three miles east of the large village of Witheridge, which has a Post Office, shop and pubs.
The market town of Tiverton is eight miles to the east, offering a wider range of shops and a railway station.
The market town of Tiverton is eight miles to the east of the farmhouse for sale
The market town of Tiverton is eight miles to the east of the farmhouse for sale
The five-bedroom property includes one with an attractive vaulted ceiling
The five-bedroom property includes one with an attractive vaulted ceiling
There are several outbuildings on the 58 acres of land that the property for sale includes
There are several outbuildings on the 58 acres of land that the property for sale includes
Acres of nature: The grounds include ponds and small areas of woodland
Acres of nature: The grounds include ponds and small areas of woodland
A converted barn provides separate accommodation on the site, which is currently rented out at £695 a month 
A converted barn provides separate accommodation on the site, which is currently rented out at £695 a month 

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