Detached house for sale in Southbrook Lane, Whimple, Exeter EX5

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Tenure: Freehold

Hitts Farm, a Grade II listed, detached former Manor house, dating back to the 16th century with later additions added. Purchased by the current owners over 20 years ago, the property was in a derelict state and, with the help of specialist craftsman has been sympathetically rebuilt to be the delightful home it is today. The property is now a five-bedroom house with impressive eco-credentials improving the energy efficiency rating to achieve an impressive D rated EPC, with under floor heating throughout the ground floor accommodation, under newly laid floors. The owners have sensitively modernised the property whilst retaining a wealth of charming original features throughout, including vaulted ceilings, new oak timbers, oak floors, window seats, feature fireplaces and pitch pine doors. An example of detail and fine carpentry in the complete refurbishment of the farmhouse. The owners have taken the decision to withdraw the property from sale, recently in order to further improve the property and delighted the property has been reintroduced to the market following internal layout changes, thatching and other maintenance works and a reduction in the price. The historic entrance hall is located in the older part of the house and a wealth of old and newly built woodwork. The reception flows into the traditionally laid out farmhouse kitchen which boasts a wealth of storage and work surfaces, whilst the island unit provides a sociable central hub of the home. The kitchen accommodates an Aga, Belfast sink, dining area with deep window seat, beautiful wooden beams and has an adjacent pantry. The underfloor heating makes the kitchen a perfect place to catch up as a family or to enjoy socialising with friends. Leading from the kitchen, is a large utility and washroom. The open-plan, impressive formal living and dining room provides further attractive accommodation, with mezzanine level, offering versatile uses. The reception rooms, including the reading room all look out on to the expansive garden which has panoramic vistas of the countryside beyond. The accommodation on this floor is completed by private and quiet office, which provides a great home/work opportunity, with private outlooks over the orchard and gardens. This space provides four working stations and is a great addition to the home. A further guest suite leading to a snug sitting room provides a wood burner, oak and elm beams and an exit to the road and bathroom.
An oak staircase leads to the master bedroom, a door leads to an outside seating area and the internal door leads to the farmhouse kitchen. On the first floor are four generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom, at 7m long, benefits from dual aspect windows overlooking the cobbled courtyard, is stunning and allows the current owners to also use it as their personal gym. An en-suite, overlooks the private grounds and is the perfect place to relax, in the roll top bath. The en-suite also includes dual sinks, a power shower, WC and plenty of shelving. The dual aspect bedroom 2 is another example of the attention to detail and fine carpentry in the complete refurbishment of the farmhouse, some years ago. A further bathroom can be found on this level.
The farmhouse sits in a secluded 0.9 acres of lawn, orchards and a cobbled and stone yard. A 0.5-acre pony paddock is available under separate negotiation. The orchard has mature trees including a variety of apple, pear, cherry and plum trees. The also farmhouse benefits from the Linay providing conversion opportunities subject to permissions. The Linhay was originally built as stabling to the former Manor House. The barn has great potential and is currently used as storage and workshops. The owner has made a positive pre application enquiry regarding the conversion of the building for residential and commercial use.

The property is situated in a semi-rural position just outside the desirable East Devon village of Whimple, within walking distance to amenities and a mainline station.
The property is located just outside the picturesque village of Whimple, close to the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has an attractive centre with a local store and post office, while there are two local pubs, popular cricket and football clubs and a village primary school. Secondary schooling is available in the nearby village of Ottery St. Mary, at the outstanding-rated King’s School. The bustling town of Honiton is just eight miles away, offering access to further amenities including a range of shops and large supermarkets. Exeter is 11 miles away and is the most thriving city in the South West offering a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the museum, an arts centre, a wealth of good shopping and restaurants and excellent schooling. The property is well positioned with national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor and the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline all easily accessible. Whimple is served by a mainline station, which offers direct services to Exeter St. David’s and London Waterloo in just over 3 hours. The property has good road links with the A30 just a mile and a half away.

Agents NotesLocal Authority: East Devon District CouncilServices: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage is compliant with current regulations. Oil-fired central heating.Council Tax: Band G

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