Charming Grade II listed farmhouse enjoying an abundance of period features, flexible accommodation and 5.63 acres of established gardens, orchard, paddock and woodland.

Description

Believed to date back to the 16th Century, Way Farm is a beautifully appointed Grade II listed farmhouse with later additions, offering flexible accommodation which is full of characterful features and period charm, including a priest hole, traditional joinery and three Inglenook fireplaces. The more recent addition was a conversion of the attached barn, now offering the delightful and sociable kitchen/dining room which is clearly the heart of the home. The kitchen area has a range of units and is centred around the Aga, there is ample space for a dining table alongside a pretty porch that leads wonderfully onto the south facing front garden. Stairs rise from this room into two double bedrooms, both capturing the delightful views and shower room. The larger of the two bedrooms enjoys a pretty free standing roll top bath and there are steps leading to the original part of the property.

Back on the ground floor there are three superb reception rooms, the sitting room (former kitchen) is double aspect and benefiting from exposed beams, a stunning fireplace with bread oven and access to the first floor. The study and snug is partitioned with an impressive plank and muntin screen with engraved Welsh daisy wheels , both rooms again enjoy an abundance of period features with exposed beams and pretty views. A noteworthy spot within the ground floor is the area between the snug and kitchen/dining room, here there is a stunning window framing the views and space for a seat or desk. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a useful utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

On the first floor, , there are five bedrooms in total including the two above the kitchen/dining room. The principal bedroom is of particular interest with fine proportions and an en suite shower room. The further two bedrooms are both independently accessed and benefit from built in wardrobes. The family bathroom is very well equipped with a standalone roll top bath positioned perfectly in front of the window and a double shower.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside is beautiful and one of the main features to Way Farm. There is a south facing front garden with established flower beds and a seating area, a hard standing driveway providing ample parking and access into the stand alone two storey barn which has a huge amount of scope for further development (subject to necessary planning consents).

To the west, there is a further garden which leads up onto the raised swimming pool and pool house. The pool house is currently used as a studio and enjoys bi fold doors to outside and a woodburning stove. This particular spot is west facing and is perfectly placed to enjoy the summer evenings sun. There is an established orchard, vegetable garden which houses the solar panels, a wonderful paddock bordered by a stream and a parcel of woodland to the far end – a true slice of the valley!

Location

Way Farm is beautifully positioned within a private and unspoilt valley, enjoying fine rural views of neighbouring countryside the situation is particularly special. Sitting about 0.5 miles to the south of the historic Bickleigh Castle within the Exe Valley, and between the ever popular villages of Bickleigh and Thorverton of which both have an active community, well regarded primary schools, public houses and local amenities. Thorverton itself is an ancient village with a thriving community and an array of interesting cob, local stone and thatched buildings, the well-known Thorverton stone was quarried from the 12th Century onwards at nearby Raddon. It has two pubs, a church, chapel, primary school with pre-school, superb village shop and post office plus a farm shop on the outskirts.

The nearby town of Tiverton enjoys a thriving community with a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a number of supermarkets including a Marks & Spencer food hall. The Exe Valley Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool, gym facilities and tennis courts, whilst Tiverton also has active football and rugby clubs.

There is an excellent selection of state and independent schools including the renowned Blundell’s School and East Devon College, Petroc College. Further afield is the cathedral city of Exeter, with its thriving university, well regarded schools, theatres and wide selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including the Princesshay Shopping Centre and a John Lewis department store.

There is also The National Trust owned Knightshayes Court, a spectacular Gothic Revival house, surrounded by many acres of gardens and parkland to explore. The gardens at Knightshayes are considered one of the best in Devon, with over 1,200 different species unique to the estate.

For commuting to central London and Bristol, the mainline train station at Tiverton Parkway has regular fast trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours or Bristol Temple Meads in under 45 minutes.

Square Footage: 3,262 sq ft


Acreage: 5 Acres

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Additional Info

Thorverton about 2.5 miles Tiverton about 5 miles Exeter about 8.5 miles

Services : Mains water and electricity. Private drainage - treatment plant, solid fuel (wood) and electric central heating. Solar panels.