From fabulous flower beds, to lawns and perfect patiosGillian Adams Devon & Cornwall Property Production editor / WMN Art & Antiques editor
06:00, 10 Aug 2025
Formal gardens at Ashes Farm, Kilmington, Devon(Image: @ Symonds & Sampson)
Our gardens are full of greenery and colourful flowers at this time of year and there are plenty of attractive examples in the region if you’re looking for some inspiration.
Last year a poll by AA Home Insurance found that buying a property with a garden was the number one feature of 2024, with two fifths (43%) wanting to get their fingers green. More than a third (38%) were looking for a home with off-street parking, while 29% are focused on location, location, location, with the proximity to local amenities finalising the top three desires.
If you’re keen to buy a home with a gorgeous garden or just want to be inspired, then here are our top picks in Devon.
Black Forest Lodge, Mamhead, near Exeter, Devon
Nearly an acre of beautifully-landscaped gardens (Image: @ Wilkinson Grant & Co.)
Dating back to circa 1830, built as part of the Mamhead Estate’s grand upgrading, the property retains its timeless charm while offering modern functionality. Nestled within nearly an acre of beautifully-landscaped gardens, accessed via a gated drive, this substantial four-bedroom home spans approximately 2849 sq.ft., providing generous living space. Surrounding the house, the grounds offer a wealth of amenities with a double garage with a loft above and a summer house, both fitted with utilities. There’s also a large workshop alongside a log store and additional storage shed.
Black Forest Lodge, Mamhead, near Exeter, Devon(Image: @ Wilkinson Grant & Co.)
Kitchen / breakfast room(Image: @ Wilkinson Grant & Co.)
Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the expansive potting shed, greenhouse, small orchard, vegetable beds, and a dedicated chicken house and run, plus beekeeping facilities, managed by a beekeeper, allowing you to enjoy your own honey and bees. The landscaped gardens offer multiple seating areas, while a large pond and natural habitats nurture diverse wildlife. The formal rose garden bursts with vibrant colour and fragrance. Agents: Wilkinson Grant & Co with a guide price of £1,100,000.
Cherry Tree Cottage, Clayhanger, near Tiverton, Devon
Charming, split-level garden(Image: @ Purplebricks)
This semi detached homes lies in a peaceful rural village location. It’s full of character and accommodation includes three bedrooms, a large family bathroom, a bright and airy kitchen/sunroom with bi-fold doors to the garden, and a sitting room with large stone inglenook fireplace and inset wood burner. Bi-fold doors open into the elegant dining room with further double doors leading to the garden.
Cherry Tree Cottage, Clayhanger, near Tiverton, Devon(Image: @ Purplebricks)
Kitchen / breakfast room(Image: @ Purplebricks)
Outside the cottage has from two parking spaces, a garage and a large log store. The charming, split-level, landscaped garden enjoys a southerly aspect. This pleasant outdoor space is a haven of tranquillity, featuring an array of mature plants, trees, and shrubs, a granite rockery, a fully stocked pond, and a decked seating area perfect for al fresco dining. The garden also benefits from lighting to all areas for the darker evenings. Agents: Purplebricks on 0800 8108008 with a guide price of £450,000.
Lichfield Road, Redhills, Exeter, Devon
Lichfield Road, Redhills, Exeter, Devon(Image: @ Bradleys Estate Agents)
This four-bedroom detached family home has been perfectly designed for family living, and has all the bedrooms on the lower floor, providing ease of access and privacy, while the upper level boasts large, open living/ dining room with stunning views of the extra-large landscaped garden. There is driveway parking for three vehicles along with a large garage.
Areas for entertaining and relaxing(Image: @ Bradleys Estate Agents)
Lounge / diner (Image: @ Bradleys Estate Agents)
The stand out feature of this property are the landscaped gardens providing areas ideal for entertaining and relaxing in the sun. The seating areas are well thought out along with a wonderful summer house to enjoy evening drinks in. The added bonus of a large tucked away workshop offers a wealth of uses plus play areas for the younger members of family to enjoy. Agents: Bradleys on 01392 270720 with a guide price of £475,000.
Ashes Farm, Kilmington, near Axminster, Devon
Formal gardens at Ashes Farm, Kilmington, Devon(Image: @ Symonds & Sampson)
This four-bedroom period farmhouse with adjoining two-bedroom cottage, additional two-bedroom apartment, outbuildings and grounds is set in the region of 1.6 acres (0.64 ha). The whole package is well balanced with plenty of accommodation, a useful range of outbuildings and attractive level gardens, including a paddock and field shelter, currently the home to three pygmy goats. The formal gardens at the rear include many of the original shrubs, specimen trees and a nice selection of historic fruit trees including plum and apple.
Ashes Farm, Kilmington, near Axminster, Devon(Image: @ Symonds & Sampson)
Sitting room(Image: @ Symonds & Sampson)
Steeped in history, this Grade II listed former farm has a rich history and has played an important role within the East Devon village, having been an active farm for hundreds of years. The vendors have worked hard in transforming Ashes Farm and the two adjoining holiday lets, along with the gardens and grounds into a delightful family home, which offers a great detail of flexibility as well as the opportunity to derive an income. Agents: Symonds & Sampson on 01297 33122 with a guide price of £925,000.
Moortown Farmhouse, Chawleigh, Devon
The property is surrounded by its own gardens(Image: @ Greenslade Taylor Hunt)
This residential smallholding lies in the heart of the Taw Valley with superb countryside views. It offers versatile accommodation with six bedrooms and three reception rooms. The property is surrounded by its own gardens, with beautiful landscaped gardens to the rear, and a former vegetable garden to the right hand side. In total the grounds and gardens extend to around 7.78 acres, plus a stone barn.
Moortown Farmhouse, Chawleigh, Devon(Image: @ Greenslade Taylor Hunt)
Dining room(Image: @ Greenslade Taylor Hunt)
The property comprises a detached Earl of Portsmouth farmhouse which is understood to date back to 1885 and benefits from not being listed. Set in delightful gardens, the property benefits from private parking and a workshop barn with development potential. Adjoining the house is an excellent block of productive pasture land which may be well suited to those prospective purchasers with horses or looking to keep a few livestock, as well as those simply looking for their own private space to enjoy. Agents: Greenslade Taylor Hunt on 01769 574500 with a guide price of £695,000.
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