Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 6 - Bathrooms: 3
Agent: Stags - Exeter Phone: 01392 976719
A Grade II listed farmhouse set in approximately 9.77 acres of tranquil Devon countryside featuring a self-contained annex, woodlands, orchard, and pastureland.<br/><br/><b>Description</b> - Set in an attractive rural position within the pretty hamlet of Kerswell, this charming family home with adjoining annexe offers a rare combination of character, space and versatility, enjoying beautiful rural views across the surrounding Devon countryside. The well-proportioned Grade II Listed main house is arranged to suit modern family living whilst also benefiting from an adjoining annexe, offering excellent potential for multi-generational living or income. In additional there is a useful range of outbuildings including a detached barn with scope for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents.<br/>Outside, the grounds extend to nearly 10 acres, comprising gardens and pasture, ideal for those with equestrian or smallholding interests. The setting is both private and accessible, with nearby connections to Exeter and the surrounding villages.<br/><br/><b>The Main House</b> - The property is approached via an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and doors to the main reception areas. The kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with an island unit, AGA, additional oven and integrated appliances, complemented by oak flooring. A secondary staircase provides additional access to the first floor. The principal sitting room features an impressive inglenook fireplace, forming an attractive focal point, with a window seat and steps leading down to a study with wood-burning stove. To the rear, a practical utility room and separate boot room with cloakroom enhance the day-to-day functionality of the property.<br/>On the first floor of the main house are five double bedrooms, the fifth bedroom with en suite shower room, together with a well-appointed family bathroom. There are doors from both the ground floor and the first floor into the attached annexe.<br/><br/><b>The Annexe</b> - An adjoining annexe provides additional flexibility, comprising a kitchen, bathroom, hall, and a vaulted sitting room, together with a first-floor double bedroom. The annexe could be integrated back into the main house if required.<br/><br/><b>Land And Outbuilding</b> - The property is complemented by a barn with potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to securing planning approval. The surrounding land is a haven for nature enthusiasts, featuring two woodlands, a mature orchard, a stream, a pond and pastureland. In all the land amounts to 9.71acres.<br/><br/><b>Leasehold</b> - The property is held under three Land Registry titles. One title is freehold whilst two of the titles are leasehold on a 2,000 year term from 1890. Ground rent of £2.66 hasn't been requested for over 18 years and now informally exonerated. No original copy of the lease is held by Land Registry. Please speak to the Agents for further information.<br/><br/><b>Services</b> - Mains water and electricity<br/>Private drainage - Septic tank. Not believed to be compliant with the general binding rules<br/>Oil-fired Central heating and Aga.<br/>4G Broadband up to 40mbs.<br/><br/><b>Rights Of Way</b> - Two neighbouring properties have rights of access over the driveway. Kerswell has rights of access over the neighbouring driveway to access the rear of the detached barn.<br/>For a full list of covenants please speak to the Agents.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b> - What3words - <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/intro.novel.towns">intro.novel.towns</a><br/><br/>
