Summary - Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 EX6 6PF
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious country home with annexe and extensive land for family life.
- Grade II* listed Devon longhouse, rich historic character
- Re-thatched in 2024, preserving traditional thatch integrity
- Large 40-acre plot: paddocks, woodland, two ponds
- Detached two-bedroom annexe and multiple useful outbuildings
- Swimming pool, party barn with mezzanine and snooker table
- Stabling for two horses; scope for expanded equestrian facilities
- Private water and drainage; oil central heating (buyer to note)
- Listed status complicates alterations; very slow broadband speeds
A rare Grade II* listed Devon longhouse set within 40 acres of paddock, woodland and ponds offers an exceptional family countryside home. Recently re-thatched (2024), the house retains historic features — exposed beams, plank and muntin screens, vaulted master bedroom and large inglenook fireplaces — alongside practical spaces including a large kitchen, utility and substantial reception rooms. A detached two-bedroom annexe and multiple outbuildings provide flexible accommodation or income potential.
The grounds are a defining strength: a secluded swimming pool, level lawns, party barn with mezzanine and snooker table, private stabling for two horses and scope for expanded equestrian facilities. Two ponds and surrounding woodland create strong wildlife appeal and a private rural setting while a long private drive ensures seclusion but easy access to the A30.
Buyers should be aware this is Grade II* listed, which will restrict alterations and can complicate maintenance despite the recent re-thatch. Services are private: mains electricity with oil heating, private water supply and private drainage. Broadband speeds are very slow, and council tax sits at the higher band, all factors to budget for when considering modern living or home-working.
For a family seeking character, space and countryside lifestyle, this longhouse combines historical charm with usable, sociable spaces and substantial land. It will particularly suit purchasers who value privacy, equestrian or smallholding potential and who are comfortable with listed-property ownership responsibilities.
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