Restoration for a Farmstead - and the Soul ; Hilary Vivian Visits an Ancient Dartmoor Farmstead That's Become a Haven for People and Wildlife - a Mere 10 Miles From Exeter

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The birds are the noisiest thing around here, says Trisha Stewart as she stands in the natural green hollow that's part of her 12- acre domain. Well, yes, there are some daredevil swallows squeaking and scything the sky over our heads; there's the distant shriek of an unseen buzzard; a persistent house martin dynasty has yet again nested beneath new guttering; big blond German shepherd dog Taz follows us round, but I haven't heard him bark yet.

It's certainly peaceful here. "But I love the fact that Exeter's only 10 miles away," says Trisha.

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Restoration for a Farmstead - and the Soul ; Hilary Vivian Visits an Ancient Dartmoor Farmstead That's Become a Haven for People and Wildlife - a Mere 10 Miles From Exeter

Lower Westcott had been a Dartmoor farm since the 1500s, sitting on the edge of the national park, yet sheltered in its bowl-like surroundings. Trisha took on the house, land and barns seven years ago, something of a labour of love.

"I've lived in ever...

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