• A gloriously situated residential farmstead +
• Tranquil position in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape +
• Historic farmhouse Grade II for restoration +
• A wealth of period features +
• Courtyard of traditional barns +
• Flexible outbuildings with potential for conversion/alternative uses (STPP) +
• In all 2.89 acres of gardens and orchards +

A historic farmstead Grade II for restoration set in a quiet, rural position in the Blackdown Hills. Courtyard of traditional barns with potential for conversion/alternative uses (STPP) set in about 2.89 acres (1.17 ha) of garden and orchards.

Situation - Middle Mackham is set in a secluded position, overlooking the unspoilt Madford Valley in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. This historic farmstead is located on the fringes of the pretty hamlet of Madford, near the remains of Dunkeswell Abbey which was founded in 1201. Nearby, the thriving village of Hemyock offers good local facilities including a general store, post office, public house, sports centre and primary school. The property is equidistant between Wellington, with a range of good local amenities including a Waitrose, and the bustling market town of Honiton with a main line railway station. Whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside on the Devon/Somerset borders, there are good road connections with access to the M5 and the A303 close by. The Cathedral city of Exeter is easily accessible with its excellent shopping facilities and international airport, whilst Somerset’s County Town of Taunton also provides an extensive range of amenities.

The Property - The farm was formerly known as Alexanderhayes and the 17th century farmhouse may have earlier medieval origins (listed Grade II). It is understood that the house was partially rebuilt in the 1940s, it is constructed of local rubble flint with some cob under an asbestos corrugated roof. For many years the house has been divided, with the higher section forming a 3 bedroom annexe, this could be easily incorporated to create a large family home. The main house now requires complete renovation, but it is considered buyers could live in the annexe whilst renovating. There are many lovely period features including ancient cruck beams, two chamfered mullion windows, flagstones floors, moulded doorways, inglenook fireplaces and a plank and muntin screen. Although a substantial project the farmhouse offers spacious accommodation with great potential for multi-generational living or creating income through letting. Additionally the flexible outbuildings could provide space for home working, leisure or creative endeavours. Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.

Outside - The farm is accessed via a No Through Road that is council maintained until its boundary. Surrounded by apple orchards, the farmhouse sits within an attractive courtyard of traditional stone/cob farm buildings, these comprise: -
• Attached to the farmhouse – stables with loft over (7.1m x 5.2m) and Linhay (27.4m x 4.6m)
• Cider Barn (5.2m x 3.7m) with attached Former Cowstall (16.2m x 5.0m) opening to the Threshing Barn (17.1m x 6.2m) listed Grade II dating to the late 15th/early 16th century.
• Wagon Shed (8.6m x 4.84m) – this building is listed Grade II independently, the listing says ‘built to shelter loaded wagons from rainstorms and is a rare survival of this type of farm building’. It is considered that many of the barns offer potential for conversion/alternative uses (STPP), the Threshing Barn is understood to previously have been granted planning permission for conversion to a dwelling (now lapsed).
In all 2.89 acres (1.17 ha).

Services - Main electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil central heating in the annexe.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Rights Of Way - A public footpath runs on the lane a good distance from the farmstead.

Sporting - All rights are owned and included un the sale. Hunting with the East Devon Foxhounds. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Honiton or Oake Manor, Taunton. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis or Topsham.

Education - Primary schooling at Hemyock and Churchstanton. Good state secondary schools at Uffculme and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include Wellington School, Blundells at Tiverton and the Taunton Schools.

Local Authority - Local Authority Mid Devon District Council
Council Tax Band E

Material Facts - The septic tank may not comply with current regulations and prospective buyers should make their own enquires and if relevant, factor the cost to install a new system.
The property is in a National Landscape (formerly an AONB).

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Symonds and Sampson LLP. Further information, if required, is available from Ross Willmington or Angela Gillibrand on

Directions - From Honiton proceed north towards Dunkeswell. At Limers Cross keep right towards Smeathharpe, at Jacks House Cross turn left signposted Madford. Continue towards Madford, keeping left at Newcott. Drop down into the Madford Valley and turn left at Madford Cross into the No through Road signposted Mackham. Middle Mackham will be on the left near the end of the lane, our sale boards will be posted.
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