Renovated 6-bed farmhouse with 4-bed annexe, barn and 0.8 acre grounds — rural and historic.
Grade II listed 16th-century farmhouse with original timbers and period features
Venn Ottery Barton is a rare Grade II listed farmhouse combining a newly renovated six-bedroom main house with a substantial four-bedroom annexe and a large detached barn. The principal home retains period features — exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and timber panelling — while offering modern comforts and generous reception rooms across approximately 3,549 sq ft. The property sits in about 0.8 acres with a private drive and extensive parking, set in a peaceful rural village with easy access to the Jurassic Coast and Exeter.
The adjoining annexe requires refurbishment and presents clear scope for multi-generational living, holiday-let income or bespoke conversion (subject to listed-building and planning constraints). The barn/workshop has previous planning consent that has lapsed; it remains a versatile asset for storage, studio use or potential conversion if fresh permissions are obtained. Water is supplied via a borehole with mains water understood to be on the grounds; services include mains electricity and a private treatment plant for drainage.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status, which will restrict alterations and require specialist consent for many changes, and that part of the lower drive and parking area lies within a high flood-risk zone. Broadband speeds are limited locally and mobile signal is average; these are factors for those needing strong remote-working connectivity. Council Tax is band G and will be relatively expensive.
This is a substantial, characterful country house for purchasers seeking privacy, space and historic charm with potential for income or further development. It suits families wanting multi-room accommodation, owners with trades or hobbies who can use the barn, or investors prepared to manage listed-building obligations and flood risk mitigation.