Land for sale in Bradninch, Exeter EX5

Description

Stunning 16th-century former farmhouse, beautifully situated at the edge of a picturesque village, just nine miles northwest of Exeter. This exceptional property boasts nearly 3,000 sq ft of living space and sits on almost four acres of land, complete with a sizable forecourt featuring over 8,000 sq ft of barns and outbuildings—offering immense potential for development, additional accommodation, or storage (subject to planning permission).

A wonderful opportunity to purchase this characterful 16th century, Grade II listed former farmhouse, enjoying a village edge location just 9 miles from Exeter city centre.

Enjoying five bedrooms and two reception rooms with accommodation just under 3,000 sq ft in size. Benefitting from period features throughout including oak muntin panelling and stone fireplaces.

The ground floor has an impressive and welcoming entrance hall with two large reception rooms, one has a dual aspect with a stunning fireplace, log burner and lintel. The generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room has been modernised and features a walk-in pantry. There is a boiler room which provides access to a ground floor bathroom and a useful separate utility room.

The first floor features five well-proportioned bedrooms, including four doubles, accompanied by a family bathroom.

The house stands in largely level grounds of just under 4 acres, bordering the banks of the river Culm.

In addition, there is a large forecourt with over 8,000 sq.ft. Of barns and outbuildings, offering much potential to develop, additional accommodation (subject to planning.) or storage.

Situation

Situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Bradninch, approximately 9 miles from the centre of Exeter. This popular village offers a good selection of local amenities including a village store and post office, two pubs and an excellent local school.

More extensive facilities can be found in Cullompton, around 3 miles to the north.
The Cathedral City of Exeter is the regional centre and has an excellent selection of shopping facilities, ranging from independent boutiques to large stores and supermarkets. The city’s renowned Princesshay shopping centre also offers a wide range of cafes, shops and restaurants and further dining options can be found at the historic quayside.

There are some excellent schools in the area, including Blundell’s at Tiverton, and in the city, Exeter School, The Maynard and Exeter Cathedral School. The nearby Killerton Estate which has 4,000 acres of woodland owned by The National Trust, is a haven for walking and riding enthusiasts. Communications in the area are superb, with junction 28 of the M5 motorway approximately 3 miles away. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David’s and Exeter international airport is just 8 miles away.

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Services:

Mains electricity and water.
Telephone/broadband socket.
Private drainage system for the exclusive use of the property, installed in 2015 (serviced annually at a cost of £236.35, and last emptied in 2021 at a cost of £200) and sited in the old orchard facing the east wing of the property.
Biomass Boiler/wood pellet system serving the central heating/hot water system, installed in 2014 and located in the old dairy to the rear of the property.