Idyllic country home that once belonged to Wordsworth’s grandson goes up for sale for £1.3million

An idyllic country home that once belonged to the grandson of the poet William Wordsworth has gone on sale for £1.3million.

Titford Hold in Awliscombe, Devon, was home to the Wordsworth family between the 1920s and 1980s.

The poet’s grandson was the vicar in the local village.

Rev Wordsworth used to conduct services in the chapel room of the house which is now one of the five bedrooms.

Titford Hold (pictured) in Awliscombe, Devon, was home to the Wordsworth family between the 1920s and 1980s. The poet’s grandson was the vicar in the local village

In more recent years the house has been lovingly restored to make a charming property. On the ground floor there is a country style kitchen-breakfast room, a family room, a large drawing room and sitting room

A spacious and bright entrance room features large wooden double doors and wide windows to let in the beautiful Devon sunshine

It is also said that he burnt a chest of his family letters and archives on the grounds in a bid to prevent them being sold to collectors.

In more recent years the house has been lovingly restored to make a charming property.

On the ground floor there is a country style kitchen-breakfast room, a family room, a large drawing room and sitting room.

There are four bedrooms – two with en suite bathrooms – on the first floor and a master bedroom suite on the top floor.

It is said Rev Wordsworth burnt a chest of his family letters and archives on the grounds in a bid to prevent them being sold to collectors

There are four bedrooms – two with en suite bathrooms – on the first floor and a master bedroom suite on the top floor

One of the entrance huge hallways is pictured with light reflecting off the stunning wooden beams that litter the property

A ground-floor bedroom has views into a small woodland area. The spacious room fits a large bed as well as plenty of space for furniture

The bedroom also has its own balcony which looks out over the 2.5 acres of grounds.

The property was built in the 17th century and it still has several original oak beams.

Totford Hold is on the market with estate agents Stags of Honiton, Devon, who believe its literary history could appeal to buyers.

Kevin Clarke, an agent with Stags said: ‘The backstory and history with this is fantastic and gives a really nice emotional appeal.

Wordworth’s grandson was the vicar in the local village and is said to have held services in one of the first floor rooms of the property

The bedroom also has its own balcony (left) which looks out over the 2.5 acres of grounds. The property was built in the 17th century and it still has several original oak beams

Totford Hold is on the market with estate agents Stags of Honiton, Devon, who believe its literary history could appeal to buyers

‘While some people do buy houses just if they tick the right boxes, a lot of people will buy into that emotional aspect which puts this house above the rest.

‘The current owners have had it for around 18 months and have restored it brilliantly inside and out.

‘Initially the plan was to use it as a holiday home but they haven’t been down as much as they’d planned and thought it made more sense to sell.

‘We’ve had a few viewings already and would expect a lot more interest after Christmas.’

Anyone interested in Titford Hold should contact Stags directly.