Hackhams Farm, Buckerell, EX14

Hackhams Farm is believed to date back to the late medieval times of around 1470. This impressive Grade II Listed property enjoys an enviable location on the edge of the pretty village of Buckerell which has convenient access to the A30 and M5, making commuting a viable option, whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the glorious East Devon countryside. The market town of Honiton is within 4 miles and includes a mainline railway station on the London Waterloo line, excellent shopping facilities, a sports centre and a swimming pool. The Cathedral and University city of Exeter is within easy commuting distance with its international airport and motorway access to the M5. The town of Sidmouth is approximately 10 miles away and offers a variety of coastal pursuits. The property also benefits from being within The Kings School catchment area, making Hackhams Farm a perfect family residence.
The grand period features throughout the property create a fascinating and unique appeal, whilst giving an insight into the age of this truly charming and superior farmhouse.

The well-presented accommodation offers a huge degree of versatility, is light and spacious with excellent ceiling heights, with an attached barn which has full planning permission to convert into additional accommodation if required (EDDC PLANNING REF 22/0763/LBC ). This planning application also approves extending the conservatory and utility room. 

There are also several outbuildings and the adjoining barn including four stables and a recently constructed substantial multi-bay barn with a garage/workshop, stable and storage area creating an excellent opportunity for a variety of uses including converting to a a business premises, holiday let or a detached annexe, subject to the necessary planning consents.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire this charming medieval hall house with cross passage; along with its associated outbuildings and land that offer a huge degree of versatility.

This lovely property briefly comprises; a reception hall with a wealth of character and many original features creating an excellent first impression; the sitting room is a superb light and spacious dual-aspect room with an impressive inglenook fireplace with a recently installed woodburner. The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with numerous solid oak units under granite worktops and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, fridge freezer and an Aga cooker.  This lovely room is open to the Sun Room with impressive garden outlooks. There is also a utility room and cloakroom. The drawing room is yet another charming room with a second inglenook fireplace, beer stone quoins, exposed stonework, and timber beams. The elegant dining room leads to a good-sized office concluding the ground floor with a blocked door giving potential access into the adjoining barn.

The first floor comprises five double bedrooms, a luxury bathroom and a separate shower room. Pleasant country views are enjoyed from many rooms throughout the property.

A private sweeping driveway accessed via an electrically operated five-bar gate provides plenty of parking and access to the substantial outbuildings. The immediate gardens and grounds are extensively landscaped and are another appealing feature of this property with a series of mature flowerbeds containing a vast variety of plants, shrubs and trees creating an abundance of colour throughout the year. The polytunnel, greenhouse, vegetable/kitchen garden and fruit cage will please any keen gardener.

There is a small woodland walk in this large garden which enjoys an excellent degree of privacy whilst taking full advantage of the southerly sun. A garden pavilion is a lovely place to sit and admire this idyllic setting and the adjoining countryside provides glorious views across East Devon towards the hills in the distance.

The land is thoughtfully divided into four paddocks with 'post and rail' and stock-proof fencing, along with a substantial pond and chicken coup. Hackhams Farm's gardens and grounds extend to 3.85 acres in total. There is the opportunity to enjoy an equestrian or animal-oriented lifestyle in this beautiful part of East Devon. 

VIEWINGS By prior appointment with Redferns 01404 814306 

TENURE Freehold 

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band G (as per Gov.UK Website at the date of first listing) 

SERVICES We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. 

MOBILE AND BROADBAND COVERAGE Broadband is connected to this property, for specific checks, please use this link checker.ofcom.org.uk 

AGENTS NOTE Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence 

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