4 bedroom detached for sale

A Grade II Listed detached four bedroom house with two further cottages providing additional income/multi-generation living, situated within a ring fence of approximately 39.56 acres of agricultural land.

LOCATION
Great Huish Farm is situated within a private location in the heart of the Mid Devon countryside, surrounded with productive rolling farmland and charming woodland. The tranquil village of Tedburn St Mary is located approximately 1 mile to the north west, providing local amenities including a primary school, village stores, public houses and a village hall. 6 miles north lies the Mid Devon town of Crediton, providing all the necessary amenities. The thriving city of Exeter can be located approximately 7 miles (15 minutes travel) to the east. Exeter provides a number of excellent private and state schools at all levels, together with the University and College along with a train station and airport providing easy access to further afield.

THE HOUSE
A rare opportunity to purchase a private and well situated, ring fenced farm close to the popular village of Tedburn St Mary and the city of Exeter. Centred on a four bedroom (2 en-suite) period farmhouse with two further cottages, a barn for conversion and an excellent range of adaptable outbuildings, together with extensive surrounding land totalling 39.56 acres.
Traditionally built, this period farmhouse dates back to the 16th Century in part with further additions in the 17th Century, providing all traditional features but still with the luxuries of modern day living with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and solar panels, a biomass boiler and a backup battery.

The accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway providing access to the sitting room and dining room with breakfast room and kitchen beyond. From the dining room is a large utility room, a bathroom and a large storage room to the north.

The first floor is arranged to provide the master bedroom with a walkthrough dressing room and en-suite, a second large bedroom with en-suite and two further bedrooms.

THE COTTAGES
The two semi-detached cottages, known as The Yoke and The Furrow are situated to the west of the farmhouse. They have previously been used as holiday lets providing an additional income to the holding however there are no planning restrictions so can be used as full residential if required.

The Furrow includes an open plan kitchen and sitting room with access onto the shared garden with a master bedroom and en-suite on the first floor along with a second bedroom and separate bathroom.

The Yoke includes an open plan kitchen and sitting room on the ground floor with access to the garden and a double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Attached to The Furrow is a large garage accessed from the parking area.

On the opposite side of the shared garden from the cottages is a traditional barn which has planning permission approved for conversion to a one bedroom holiday accommodation. Buildings works have started and been signed off by building regulations allowing any purchaser to finish and put their own stamp on the property. Details of all planning approval are available from the selling agents.

OUTSIDE
Great Huish Farm is approached along its own private entrance lane, leading to the farmhouse and two cottages. There is a large parking area and extensive lawns surround both the farmhouse and the cottages. The agricultural land is within a ring fence surrounding the properties and agricultural buildings.

THE LAND
Great Huish Farm extends to some 39.56 acres with the house and buildings situated centrally within the land, ensuring absolute privacy. The majority of the land is gentle undulating pasture with a small area of woodland, with pretty stream frontage. The land offers tremendous opportunities for farming/small holding/ amenity/equestrian use and for those with sporting interests with no rights of way over the property.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
Of particular note is the opportunity to utilise outbuildings for alternative uses (subject to the necessary planning consents). There are a range of agricultural buildings as outlined below.

Dutch Barn (6.1m x 18.43m)

Stables (23.69m x 4.14m)

Tack Room (8.26m x 4.06m)

Large Cattle Shed (21.73m x 18.58m)

Cattle Shed (22.72m x 17.91m)

Machinery Shed (22.72m x 9.12m)

Surrounding the agricultural buildings is a large yard area which has always been used for livestock purposes with the accompanying land.
There is a menage situated to the south of the farm buildings extending to 20m x 40m which was created in 2012.

Adjoining the farmhouse are three large storage buildings of a traditional construction and extending to 145 sq. m. These buildings provide an excellent opportunity for alternative uses subject to planning.

OTHER INFORMATION
Tenure: The farm is offered on a freehold basis, with vacant possession on completion. Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on Ordnance Survey extracts; the areas are not guaranteed, and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights Way: The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither Vendor nor the Vendors agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the Vendors agent whose decision acting as Expert shall be final.

Location, Land and Floor Plans: Not to scale and for identification purposes only.

Services: The house is serviced by a 4.5kW solar system that was installed in 2013 with 10 year payments left which can be transferred. This is linked to a Tesla battery that was installed in February 2023 and therefore electricity costs on the property are very low. There is a private borehole water supply with a private drainage system with a backup mains water supply if required. Heating and hot water is via a 26kW biomass boiler system with underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs. There is also a wood burner in the sitting room. Standard Broadband is available to the property.

Photographs: Taken in March 2025.

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot. TQ12 4XX.

Council Tax Band: Great Huish Farmhouse: Band C. As The Furrow and The Yoke have been used as holiday lets in recent years they have a business rates rateable value of 3,700

Energy Performance Certificate:
Great Huish Farmhouse: Energy Rating: C
The Furrow: Energy Rating: C
The Yoke: Energy Rating: C

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We would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with the Selling Agent, Kivells, The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD