• Grade II Listed +
• Stone farmhouse +
• Character features +
• Large annexe barn +
• Covered pool, car port & pigsty +
• In all 2.75 acres (1.12 ha) +
• Freehold +
• Council tax band F +

Historic farmhouse with annexe glorious views and nearly 3 acres. Freehold. Council Tax Band F, EPC E

Situation - Located in an elevated position with glorious views across the Otter Valley, the property is in the heart of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The nearby village of Upottery has a lovely local community with a public house, The Sidmouth Arms, village hall, church, and a well respected primary school as well as various sports clubs and village activities. 2.5 miles to the north is the village of Churchinford, where there is a good community run shop and post office as well as the popular York Inn.
 
The A30, about a mile and half to the south, gives rapid access to both Honiton and Exeter to the southwest and the A303 and London to the northeast. Taunton with its direct line to London Paddington and the M5 motorway are a short drive to the north.
 
Honiton benefits from a range of amenities including shops, schooling and recreational facilities as well as a station on the London Waterloo line.

Description - Built in the 16th Century, this charming stone former farmhouse was substantially renovated in the mid 80's by its architect owner, including a new thatch roof (the ridge will require some work soon) and some quality timber work, enhancing the historic character of this wonderful home.

A cross-passage hall leads into the main reception rooms, both of which have large fireplaces, the dining room fireplace featuring 3 bread-ovens, a large bressummer beam and what is thought to be an old curing chamber. To the rear is a double aspect kitchen, at the far end of the house is the study/library, and to the bottom is a large utility/boot room, which was once the old dairy.

A late 16th/17th century newel staircase gives you access to the first floor where there are two generous bedrooms, each with high vaulted ceilings, the main bedroom with a huge en-suite bathroom with rolltop bath. There is also a guest/family bathroom.

Above the utility/boot room a steep staircase goes up to a studio/mezzanine bedroom.

The Barn - Adjoining the lower part of the farmhouse, the barn was converted in the late 70's/early 80's into an annexe, subject to conditions and section 52 agreement (so it wasn't separated from the house). The accommodation includes a fitted kitchen, impressive double height living spaces with a wood burner and exposed beams and stonework, there are doors to the rear garden and stairs to a mezzanine floor bedroom.