6 bed detached house for sale

Kerswell, Exeter EX6

Description

A beautifully restored Grade II listed farmhouse nestled within approximately 10 acres of tranquil Devon countryside, offering a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern comfort.​

Approached via a long farm drive leading to a central courtyard, Kerswell Farmhouse is set in a peaceful rural location near Exeter, making it an ideal choice for multi-generational living or those seeking a serene lifestyle. The property retains its character and charm, with original features such as exposed beams, stone flooring, and an inglenook fireplace.​

Main Residence
The heart of the home is an open-plan kitchen and dining room, perfect for family gatherings. A secondary staircase leads to the first floor. Adjacent to the hallway is a spacious living room with a large inglenook fireplace, creating a cozy focal point for winter evenings. A window seat and steps lead down to an additional reception room, which also features a charming wood burner.​

At the rear of the cottage, a utility room and separate boot room with a downstairs cloakroom add to the practicality of the home. Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower room, plus a family bathroom.​

Self-Contained Annex
The annex, accessible via its own entrance from the courtyard, offers a flexible living space. It includes a kitchen with built-in cupboards, a downstairs shower room, and stairs leading to an open sitting room and master bedroom. Currently, the owners use the annex as a comfortable space for parents, but it also presents an opportunity for income generation through platforms like Airbnb.​

Outbuildings & Land
The property is complemented by a barn with potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to planning approval. The surrounding land is a haven for nature enthusiasts, featuring two woodlands, a mature orchard, a stream, a pond and pastureland.

Vendor's Thoughts:
The current owners have lived in the property since 2008. Initially, it was a renovation project, and the potential for multi-generational living was a major attraction. They fell in love with the cottage even before viewing it and have since poured their hearts into transforming it into a beautiful family home. It's been a cherished place for their children to grow up and enjoy the peace and charm of country life.

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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Leasehold (1865 years)

Entrance Foyer

Front door to front aspect, window over allowing for a light entrance foyer, radiator, stairs leading to first floor, door leading to kitchen/dining room and door leading to main reception room.

Kitchen/Diner

Window to front aspect, radiator, large island, base units, double Belfast sink, aga cooker and additional electric oven and hob. Integrated dishwasher, radiator, oak flooring.

Boot Room

Access to rear garden, access to downstairs WC and access to utility room. Large under stairs cupboard, radiator. Terracotta floor tiles.

WC

Low level WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail.

Utility/Laundry Room

Oil boiler, built in cupboards, rear aspect window, Belfast sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and stairs up to the...

Study

Built in cupboard, side aspect window with built in shutters, radiator, log burner fireplace with Heavitree Stone surrounding, oak flooring.

Living Room

Large Inglenook fireplace with Stovak multi fuel wood burner and Heavitree Stone surrounding, front aspect window with built in window seat and rear aspect window, built in cupboards, radiator, oak flooring, door to garden and door which was previous access to the annex in which has now been blocked up but has the potential to re-open.

Master Bedroom

Front aspect window, radiator and two built in cupboards.

Bedroom 5

Could be used as a dressing room or a small double bedroom, rear aspect window and radiator, with en-suite

En-Suite

Tiled floor, heated towel rail, tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Bathroom

Family bathroom with rear aspect window, free standing roll top bath, tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail, oak flooring.

Bedroom 2

Generous double bedroom, side aspect window and radiator.

Bedroom 3

Front aspect window, radiator and generous sized double bedroom.

Bedroom 4

Front aspect window, radiator and another generous sized double bedroom, built in wardrobe.

Annexe

Kitchen

Front aspect window, space for freestanding cooker, wooden work surface, and wood effect flooring

Bathroom

Side aspect window, tiled shower cubicle with electric power shower, low level WC, hand wash basin and wood effect flooring.

Hall

Rear aspect window, electric storage heater and stairs to first floor.

Lounge/Diner

Vaulted ceiling with character beams. Side aspect windows, radiator. Space for living area, dining table and chairs. Door to master bedroom and door into main house.

Master Bedroom

Generous double bedroom, duel aspect windows, radiator, built in wardrobes.