4 bed detached house for sale

Long Barn, Crediton, Devon EX17

Beautifully restored farmhouse, with diverse selection of outbuildings and immaculate gardens and grounds, enjoying wonderful views over the Creedy Valley.

Description
Offered to the open market for only the second time in over 100 years, Venn Farm is an immaculately restored period farmhouse, which is not listed, providing a spacious and adaptable home, enjoying wonderful views over the Creedy Valley to surrounding countryside and St Mary the Virgin Church at Upton Hellions in the distance.

In addition to the farmhouse, there is an extensive selection of modern and traditional outbuildings, providing potential for further development, including multi-generational living, or income generation opportunities, subject to the necessary consents.

The farmhouse, which faces due south, is constructed of stone and cob, with an attractive brick façade. The building, has been extensively restored and modernised by the present owners, creating a comfortable and characterful home, with accommodation extending to about 2,803 sq ft. Modern facilities include under-floor heating, triple glazing, and an array of solar panels, currently generating about £1,300 pa through fit.

The ground floor comprises an oak framed entrance lobby, which opens to a reception hall with two south-facing reception rooms. To the back of the building, there is a magnificent kitchen/breakfast and living room, which enjoys panoramic views to the east over the gardens, pond and Creedy Valley beyond. There is a spacious boot room with side access, and a utility room/laundry with WC and shower room off. From the utility room, there is also access to the court yard and gardens.

On the first floor, there is a generous principal bedroom suite, and three further double bedrooms, which share a family bathroom.

Outside, the extensive selection of outbuildings include a substantial modern barn and workshop, currently used to generate an income from vehicle storage, a traditional cider barn and stable building, cob barns, a traditional pole barn and further storage buildings.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, including large areas of lawn, a wildflower meadow, terraces and a barbeque seating area from which to taken in the splendid rural views. Within the grounds there are a selection of mature trees and shrubs, as well as a wildlife pond and former sand school, which is located towards the top of the drive. From here there is a footpath which leads to the centre of the village.

Location
Venn Farm enjoys a beautiful and unspoilt rural setting, nestled in the picturesque Creedy Valley, about 0.75 miles from the centre of the popular Mid Devon village of Sandford. Situated at the of its own private driveway, the property is conveniently located being accessible to local amenities and communication links, whilst being surrounded by some of Mid Devon's most beautiful and unspoilt countryside.

The charming village of Sandford boasts two pubs, a primary school, active village hall, a community shop, a well-stocked post office, and church. About 2 miles to the south is the market town of Crediton, offering an impressive array of amenities, including a highly regarded secondary school, a state-of-the-art sports centre, an indoor swimming pool, and a scenic golf course.

Furthermore, the historic cathedral city of Exeter, about 11 miles to the south, presents an extensive selection of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities that reflect its significant status. There are a good selection of state and independent schools in the area including Exeter School and The Maynard School, as well as Blundell’s at Tiverton, or the Queen Elizabeth Academy at Crediton, which is highly rated.

Communication links to the area are good, with the M5 Motorway accessed at Tiverton or Exeter. There are two mainline train stations in Exeter and also a station at Tiverton Parkway providing regular direct links to London Paddington in about two hours. Exeter International Airport has an ever increasing number of flights to UK and international destinations, including a daily flight to London City Airport.

Square Footage: 2,803 sq ft

Acreage:
4.7 Acres

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Additional Info
services: Mains water & electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Sewerage treatment plant. Solar panels with fit generating about £1,300 pa.

Rights of way: There are no public rights of way or footpaths across the property.

Photographs: May 2025.

Viewings: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

Fixtures & fitings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. Are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.