Description
Historic 5 bedroom farmhouse with fantastic outbuildings a short distance from the village. In all about 3.86 acres.
Situation - Situated along a private driveway and just a short distance from the village, this property enjoys far-reaching rural views across open farmland and the rolling hills of this sought-after part of East Devon.
The nearby village of Buckerell offers a welcoming community and a charming parish church, while the larger village of Feniton provides everyday amenities including a shop, post office, and a mainline rail service to Exeter Central and London Waterloo. To the east lies the bustling market town of Honiton, renowned for its excellent range of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as a mainline rail link to London Waterloo.
The popular town of Ottery St Mary is located to the south and is home to the highly regarded The King's School (secondary, within catchment). The cathedral city of Exeter lies to the west, offering an extensive selection of shops, theatres, cinemas, sports and leisure facilities, together with a mainline rail link to London Paddington, access to the M5, and an international airport.
Farmhouse - Hackhams Farm is a distinguished Grade II listed farmhouse, constructed of traditional cob and stone beneath a slate roof. The property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms and showcases a wealth of character features throughout, including generous reception rooms and period details that celebrate its rich heritage.
The spacious accommodation has been thoughtfully enhanced over the years, most notably with a superb farmhouse kitchen featuring large oak-topped island units, Aga, and numerous timber windows, ensuring both comfort and style.
Gardens - The gardens at Hackhams Farm are beautifully established, providing a picturesque setting to the house on three sides. Expansive level lawns, specimen trees, and thoughtfully planted borders create a wonderful environment, enhanced by inviting seating areas perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. The grounds also feature a productive poly tunnel, greenhouse, a raised vegetable garden, and a fruit orchard, offering excellent opportunities for keen gardeners.
Private Drive & Parking - A long, private driveway approaches the property from the village road, passing through an electrically operated timber gate to ensure both privacy and a welcoming sense of arrival. There is ample parking for several vehicles, with generous turning space and convenient access to the outbuildings and barns.
Steel Frame Barn - Built in the past few years this substantial steel frame, partly insulated, timber clad building is split into a number of useful spaces, including an enclosed workshop, storage area, open car barn and stable area with two internal loose boxes. Steps rise to a significant first floor/store.
Cob And Stone Barn - Adjoining the house is a large cob and stone barn, which has potential to be converted, subject to further consents.
Stable Block - Behind the cob barn is a single storey barn split into 3 stables and a tack/feed room.
Paddocks - West of the farmhouse are four paddocks, split by post and rail fencing with a traditional hedge bank boundary, alongside a lovely wildlife pond, big chicken run and further fruit orchard.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil-fired central heating.
Standard and Superfast broadband available. Mobile signal likely outside with all major networks - O2, EE, Three and Vodafone. (Ofcom, 2025)
Directions - Head west from the main part of the village and within 200 yards the drive is on your right.
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Lapsed Planning - Although now lapsed there was listed building consent for the enlargement to the house (Garden room and utility) as well as conversion of the Cob Barn into a 2 bedroom cottage. Planning ref 22/0763/LBC (dated 3 August 2022)
