5 bed detached house for sale

Farringdon, Exeter, Devon EX5

A stunning Grade II listed family home full of character and far-reaching countryside views set in just under 4 acres.

Description
The Rabbit Hole has been sympathetically renovated by the current owners, blending characterful period features and charm with contemporary design. The result is a beautifully crafted family home set in a tranquil surrounding, with an open countryside view and rural feel.

The property sits behind secure electric gates and enjoys a high level of privacy, complemented by thoughtfully landscaped gardens and stylish outdoor entertaining areas.

The spacious reception hall features flagstone flooring and a cosy library nook leading into a characterful sitting room boasting exposed timber beams and an original inglenook fireplace.

The modern kitchen/breakfast room with grey shaker-style cabinetry, butler sink and a central island enjoys full-width bi-fold doors offering views across the terrace and gardens.

Two ground-floor bedrooms and a well-appointed shower room offer versatile accommodation, while upstairs features three further double bedrooms with one benefitting from en suite facilities and another accessed by its own staircase offering flexibility as an office or further guest bedroom. A family bathroom completes the first floor.

The Annexe

Detached from the main house, the one-bedroom annexe is finished to a high standard throughout. It features a 24ft open-plan sitting/dining area with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and bi-fold doors opening to the pool terrace. The annexe also includes a modern kitchen, a double bedroom, and a shower room.

The beautifully landscaped grounds set in approximately 3.73 acres surround both the house and annexe, blending lawn, meadow and raised beds with established flowering plants and shrub borders. A gravel driveway offers ample parking and is accessed via electric gates.
The outdoor heated swimming pool is set within a private walled garden bordered by a stone sun terrace offering a high level of privacy.

Location
Set in the charming village of Farringdon, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting yet remains highly accessible. The village includes a parish church, village hall, and a renowned farm shop within walking distance. Excellent primary schools are nearby in Woodbury Salterton and Clyst St. Mary.
Topsham, just a short drive away, offers boutique shops, restaurants, and riverside pubs, while Exeter six miles west provides a vibrant city lifestyle with theatres, museums, and leading schools, including the prestigious Exeter University.

The property also enjoys access to East Devon’s stunning aonb landscapes and coastline, including the South West Coast Path and nearby beaches. Golf, sailing, and outdoor pursuits abound locally.

By Train, Exeter’s four stations sit within 8 miles direct links to London Paddington, Bristol & Plymouth.
By road the A30 and M5 are easily accessed for national travel and Exeter International Airport lies just 3.2 miles away.

Square Footage: 3,959 sq ft

Acreage:
3.73 Acres

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Additional Info
Mains electricity. Private water supply and drainage via Sewage treatment plant. Air Source heat pump system.

Agents notes:

Photos taken Spring 2025

The annexe has it's own council tax of Band 'A'.