Property description
Rebecca Springs is a stunning 5 bedroom farmhouse with 29 acres of grazing land and woodland, as well as a number of sizeable outbuildings and barns.
Nestling in Devon's rolling hills and beautiful Countryside located approximately 3 miles from the city centre of Exeter, the property benefits from a farmyard and a range of substantially-sized outbuildings.
Boasting many period features, the characterful 5 bedroom farmhouse offers well proportioned living accommodation and benefits from stunning views to the southerly aspect. There are also two attractive cob outbuildings, which could potentially be developed to further living accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
Several of the modern outbuildings are currently tenanted by a diverse range of clients, providing a substantial income stream.
To fully appreciate the potential of this property, viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Porch - 14' 9'' x 3' 5'' (4.5m x 1.05m)
With a part glazed timber front door, windows to the side aspect and a further period door leading to the dining room.
Dining Room - 16' 5'' x 15' 4'' max (5.01m x 4.67m)
This charming reception room is complemented by a wonderful period tiled floor and windows to both the front and side aspects. Doors lead to the kitchen and the living room.
Living Room - 29' 6'' x 16' 7'' (8.98m x 5.06m)
This exceptionally spacious living room includes French doors opening to the sun deck and attractive leaded windows to the rear aspect, overlooking the garden and enjoying a southerly aspect. There are two feature inglenook fireplaces, one of which has a wood burning stove, whilst the other has an oil fired stove which powers the central heating and hot water system for the house, and has a bread oven to the side. Further period features include exposed beams to the fireplace and ceiling, wood panelling and fitted cupboards to the alcoves. Doors lead to the kitchen, the dining room and the annexe area.
Kitchen - 14' 7'' x 14' 7'' (4.45m x 4.45m)
This lovely farmhouse kitchen incorporates a modern range of matching base and wall units, roll edge worktops, tiled splash back and a stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink with a mixer tap over and drainer. Spaces and plumbing are available for a fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and a freestanding oven. There is plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs, exposed beams, a uPVC window to the front aspect and a quarry tiled floor. provides plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs. A door opens to the rear lobby.
Rear Lobby
A useful space with a part-glazed back door and a door to the downstairs WC.
WC
Conveniently positioned next to the back door, there is a low level WC, a wash hand basin and windows to the side and rear aspects.
The Annexe
The self contained annex offers the potential for two further bedrooms (or one bedroom and a living room) and has its own bathroom, shower-room, WC and kitchen.
Bedroom 4 (Annexe) - 11' 6'' x 10' 9'' (3.5m x 3.27m)
This lovely double bedroom benefits from a window to the rear aspect and a wash hand basin.
WC
Located next to bedroom 4, this room includes a low level WC and a wash hand basin.
Bedroom 5 or Reception Room (Annexe) - 13' 5'' x 13' 1'' (4.08m x 3.99m)
Offering the potential to be used as a fifth double bedroom or a reception room to the annexe, with a window to the side aspect. There are inset bookshelves and exposed beams to the ceiling.
Annexe Kitchen - 9' 1'' x 8' 0'' (2.76m x 2.44m)
Containing small windows to the front and side front aspect, a sink unit and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. There is also plumbing for automatic dishwasher or washing machine.
Annexe Bathroom - 9' 0'' x 4' 11'' (2.75m x 1.51m)
With a wash hand basin, bath and a low level WC. The walls are part tiled and an obscure glazed window faces the front aspect.
Shower Room
Housing a tiled shower cubicle and an electric heater.
First Floor Landing
Doors open to the 3 bedrooms.
Master Bedroom - 19' 11'' x 13' 1'' (6.07m x 3.98m)
A large master bedroom boasting windows to the side and rear aspects which allow far reaching views over the local countryside to the Haldon Hills. Door leading to the bathroom.
Bathroom - 13' 3'' x 10' 0'' (4.04m x 3.06m)
This spacious bathroom has a 5 piece suite comprising a bath, a low-level WC, a bidet and a corner shower cubicle. A window faces the rear aspect and the room is accessed from both the master bedroom and the landing.
Bedroom 2 - 15' 3'' x 15' 8'' (4.66m x 4.77m)
Another charming bedroom with a wash hand-basin, Velux window and additional windows to the side and front aspects.
Bedroom 3 - 15' 11'' x 13' 0'' (4.85m x 3.97m)
A double bedroom benefitting from a window to the front aspect, a wash hand-basin and a characterful sloping ceiling with a Velux window. Built-in storage includes a wardrobe and cupboards into the eaves.
Outbuilding Unit 1 - Total Floor Area Approx 250 sq m
Concrete block walls under insulated corrugated iron roof. Briefly comprising an artist's studio to first floor, and a commercial kitchen, additional kitchen sink unit, WC with wash hand-basin, and 3 large storage rooms to the ground floor.
Unit 2 - Covered Yard - Total Floor Area Approx 300 sq m
Traditional Barn / Covered Yard in 3 bays. (2 of which are currently used for storage)
Unit 3 - Mixed Purpose Building - Total Floor Area Approx. 115 Sq m.
Modern commercial unit comprising concrete block walls and insulated corrugated roof. Divided into offices, storage area, WC and recording studio.
Unit 4 - Cob Barn - 34' 11'' x 16' 7'' (10.64m x 5.05m)
Former threshing barn with double doors to front and rear and two attractive leaded windows to the rear and side aspect.
Unit 5 - Modern Storage Unit - 38' 5'' x 23' 4'' (11.7m x 7.1m)
Modern commercial unit with block construction walls and insulated pitched roof with photovoltaic cells which have generated over £2000 per annum from the government Feed in Tariff. The vendor informs us that the cost of electricity to the main house is therefore reduced to less than £30 per month, and the cost of heating oil to approximately £400 per year.
Unit 6 - Cob Barn / Shed - 31' 2'' x 15' 8'' (9.49m x 4.77m)
A further barn in need of refurbishment, which the current owners believe may pre-date the farmhouse and was originally built as a cottage, prior to construction of the current house.
Unit 7 - Storage Shed - 28' 11'' x 19' 9'' (8.81m x 6.03m)
A further former agricultural building of block construction with corrugated roof over.
Unit 8 - Cattle Shed - 41' 12'' x 31' 6'' (12.79m x 9.6m)
Open fronted cattle shed. Part concrete block construction with corrugated iron pitched roof.
29 Acres
The land comprises approximately 22 acres of quality pasture and 7 acres of woodland.
Tenure
Of the 29 acres included in the sale, 4.3 acres are leasehold and the remainder is freehold. We are informed that there are 116 years remaining on the lease and that there is no ground rent payable.
Property Features :
- 4/5 Bedroom Farmhouse
- 29 Acres
- Cob Barns for development
- Stunning Views
- Further Barns and Units