A truly unique farm with three luxury holiday cottages, set within 46 acres of beautiful farmland and stunning panoramic views across the Devon county.

Description

Splendidly located overlooking the Cathedral City of Exeter and set within 46 acres of fields and woodland, the farm and the three luxury holiday cottages hold unrivalled panoramic views across the Devon county and beyond. Award winning and with a five star gold rating with Visit England, the farm and cottages offer a truly unique opportunity bestowing all the benefits of rural living, a bespoke and hugely successful business, all just a moment away from Devon’s capital city and all of its amenities. The property blends a great sense of history with modern living, with the original farmhouse dating back to the Domesday book, alongside the uniqueness of the contemporary cottages.

Within the 46 acres of land, there are seven fields that are actively farmed, woodland areas, a bridle path, and a spring and reservoir. The focal point of the farm consists of a five bedroom farm house, three award winning detached single-storey holiday cottages, a six stall stable, two further large farming sheds, and planning and utilities in place for a fourth holiday cottage in the form of a static lodge house. All of which enjoy breath-taking panoramic views on all sides and are presented and kept to the highest standard. The original parts of the farm house date back to the Domesday book and has over the years been extended to just over 3,400 sq. ft in total. Superbly presented with exposed oak timber beams and doors, with a high quality finish throughout, the house offers plenty of versatile space and enjoys many of the far reaching views on offer. A wonderful farmhouse kitchen breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling acts as the hub of the house and gives a great sense of contemporary living. Two entrance hallways lead to three reception rooms, a study, two large bedrooms, a bathroom, a utility room, a cloakroom and a south facing conservatory, all complete with three cosy wood burners in the principle rooms. Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms (one with an en-suite) enjoying the magnificent views and a family bathroom. The garden to the farm house incorporates a very private setting and is a real escape, with a fine array of fruit trees and plants, and a relaxing hot tub located on a raised terrace that captures the southerly views towards the Haldon Hills and the edge of Dartmoor.

The three detached single-storey converted holiday cottages are award winning and five star gold rated with Visit England. Attracting clientele from across the world, the three cottages are presented to the highest standard, designed for luxurious and exclusive stays, making the most of the unrivalled panoramic views across Devon from all the principal rooms and from the decked private terraces. The cottages are designed to be experienced and attract clientele across the year, with feature standalone wood burners in all three principal reception rooms for the colder months, and an abundance of outside terrace space for the warmer months. Designed and built between 2017 to 2021, each cottage sleeps four (two double bedrooms), six (three double bedrooms), and the largest, eight (four double bedrooms) respectively. All featuring exposed timber beam ceilings, underfloor heating, automatic lighting, and enjoying open plan living spaces finished to the utmost quality. Floor to ceiling picturesque windows hold the beautiful views across the countryside and open onto the private terraces. The business has rapidly grown since 2017 and has the ability for further scope of expansion, having planning in place for a fourth cottage, and with utilities in place for hot tubs for each cottage. Further scope and potential of expansion to the business can also be found with the two large existing farm sheds and the six stall stable. The cottages and business present a superb proposition for any buyer searching for a new home in the heart of Devon, alongside taking over stewardship of an established and highly successful business that has further potential to expand. The property would also be ideal for multi generational living.

Location

The 46 acre farm and the three luxurious holiday cottages are located in a truly unique and picturesque rural position, enjoying breath-taking panoramic views across the Devon county. Superbly located just 2.5 miles and with easy access to the University and Cathedral City of Exeter, the farm holds views for as far as the eye can see, from all the way to North
Devon, the Wellington Monument in Somerset, coastal locations such as the Sidmouth Gap and Exe Estuary, to the Haldon Hills and the edges of Dartmoor.

Close by is the charming village of Newton St. Cyres, which is walkable on one of the many rural walking and cycling trails that are on the door step of the farm. Offering local amenities, the hugely popular and Devon’s oldest working brew pub, The Beer Engine, is also close to hand. Wonderfully located on the cusp of Exeter, the farm and the holiday cottages have the best of both worlds of a peaceful rural setting just moments from the metropolitan capital of Devon.

The Cathedral City of Exeter has a flourishing university, superb private and public schools, and offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities including, the Princesshay shopping precinct, John Lewis and Waitrose, as well as theatres and an award winning museum. There is a David Lloyd Sports Club at Sandy Park which is home to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club, as well as gyms, sports facilities & recreation grounds throughout the City. The Exeter Golf & Country Club has a fine 18 hole golf course and there are many good golf courses within easy reach and only a 10 minute journey, including close by Fingle Glen Golf Club and Downes Crediton Golf Club, with Woodbury Park, and the Warren Golf Club in Dawlish further afield.

The farm and holiday cottages are a perfect location and easily accessible for holidays makers for both short and longer stays. Readily accessible to the University of Exeter and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter St David’s mainline railway station (which provides regular services to London Paddington in just over two hours and to London Waterloo) is a short 4 miles away, with the M5 motorway network providing links to London and The Midlands, as well as to the east of the city Exeter’s International Airport for those travelling from further afield. There are numerous state and private schools in the area including Queen Elizabeth Community College at Crediton, Exeter School and The Maynard School in Exeter, and Blundell’s School in Tiverton. Dartmoor National Park is close by with infinite walking opportunities and cosy pubs serving the best of local produce. The beaches at Dawlish Warren and Exmouth are a short drive away and well served by local rail services from Exeter.

Also further afield, but within reach, you will find The Pig at Gittisham, the Galley fish restaurant in Topsham, as well as fine dining at Lympstone Manor and Gidleigh Park. The award-winning Darts farm shop, café and restaurant sits conveniently close to Topsham where you can enjoy scenic estuary walks. Fingle Glen Golf Course is less than 10 minutes by car from the farm.




Acreage: 46.42 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Exeter St. David’s Station about 4 miles
Exeter Cathedral about 4 miles
Exeter Airport about 9 miles
(Distances are approximate)

Services : Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating, LPG central heating, underfloor heating, solar, private drainage.