Hadlow House enjoys complete privacy as it is surrounded by woodland on three sides, water on the other and is half-a-mile from the nearest property.
It is elevated above the River Torridge in Devon, where the lovable otter Tarka enjoyed many of his adventures in Henry Williamson’s seminal 1927 book.
Indeed, otters are regular visitors to the banks of the property and have even been known to wander onto the garden.
The idyllic six-bedroom property has been in the same ownership for the last 17 years and has been used as a holiday home.
The estate agents selling it say it could be the ideal property for someone looking to quit the London rat-race and get away from it all.
Hadlow House, which is near the village of Weare Giffard in north Devon, sits in 1.7 acres of grounds which include a large former lime kiln which has the potential of being converted into holiday lets.
The property itself has six bedrooms, three reception rooms and a raised terrace that overlooks the river.
James Carroll, of estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff which is selling the large detached house, said: “It is an incredible spot.
“It is right on the banks of the River Torridge and there is an abundance of wildlife with the otter a regular visitor to the gardens.
“It is accessed via a long track and is in a tucked away and private position. It is perfect for someone seeking privacy and seclusion and wanting to get away from it all.
“It has been used as a second home in recent years but we think it is right for someone who are moving from London or the Home Counties wanting a complete change of pace and lifestyle.
“As well as the peace and quiet, the property also enjoys breathtaking views.”
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