Summary - Canonbarn, Road From Thrushelton Church To Cannon Barn Cottages EX20 4QY
4 bed 2 bath Country House
Secluded 16th-century manor with cottage, barns and 7.2 acres — chain free..
Grade II listed 16th‑century manor full of original period features
A rare Grade II listed 16th-century manor at the heart of a generous 7.2-acre holding, Canonbarn blends historic character with practical rural living. The main house retains original features — granite mullioned windows, inglenook fireplaces, slate flagstone floors and exposed beams — across four bedrooms and multiple reception rooms. A separate three-bedroom converted cottage (holiday-use) and traditional barns offer immediate income potential or scope for conversion subject to consent. The property is sold chain free and sits in a private, treelined setting half a mile north of Lewdown, with the A30 within easy reach.
This is a house for buyers who value authenticity and space. The long drive, walled courtyard and terraced lawns create sheltered outdoor areas, while four paddocks and natural streams provide manageable grazing or equestrian use. Outbuildings include a large traditional barn, linhay/car port and additional stores that could be adapted for workshops or hobby use, subject to listed-building and planning constraints.
Practical realities are clear: the house and cottage are oil‑heated from separate tanks and the house drains to a septic tank; running costs and maintenance for an older stone property can be significant. The listed status protects historic fabric but will restrict alterations and could complicate refurbishment or expansion. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is average — important if working from home. Two public footpaths cross the land and council tax on the main house is high (Band F).
Taken together this is a characterful, spacious country property for a buyer who wants historic charm, land and ancillary income or conversion potential, and who accepts the responsibilities of owning a listed rural estate. It will suit families wanting space and privacy, buyers seeking an income-producing holiday cottage, or those prepared to undertake sympathetic refurbishment to enhance value.
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