An old station master’s house with a unique charm is now available for purchase at £395,000. This converted and detached four-bedroom property is located alongside the picturesque Tarka Line, running between Exeter and Barnstaple. Originally constructed around 1850 for the London and South Western Railway with permission from the Earl of Portsmouth, the property still benefits from trains stopping at its doorstep.
The Earl of Portsmouth allowed the railway to be built on his land under the condition that all trains would stop at the station for the convenience of his guests. Today, trains continue to make hourly stops at Eggesford. The former ticket office, parcel store, and ladies’ waiting room have been transformed into a ground-floor, one-bedroom annexe.
The main house features a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, a wet room, and a kitchen overlooking the platform. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms offering comfortable living spaces. Stags is the agency responsible for advertising this historically significant property.
Originally designed in Tudor Gothic Style, Eggesford Station is a Grade II listed building that served as a Station Master’s residence, ticket office, parcel store, waiting room, and toilets. Over the years, the property has undergone extensive renovations and conversions, resulting in a unique and charming home with a rich history.
The well-presented accommodation includes the converted ticket office, parcel store, and ladies’ waiting room, now serving as a one-bedroom annexe suitable for holiday letting, housing a dependent relative, or expanding the main house’s living space. Additionally, a separate railway worker’s building on the property offers potential for further conversion to alternative uses if desired.