Beautifully restored farmhouse, with diverse selection of outbuildings and immaculate gardens and grounds, enjoying wonderful views over the Creedy Valley.
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.
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Peace and tranquillity in abundance at this magical Mid Devon farmstead.
Chris CliffordProperty agent