Summary - LAKE FARMHOUSE SHEEPWASH BEAWORTHY EX21 5PE
5 bed 3 bath Detached
- Period Devon longhouse dating from around 1300, rich in character
- Five double bedrooms; two ensuite bathrooms
- Approximately 2.6 acres: landscaped gardens, orchard, two paddocks
- Detached barn with planning permission for two dwellings
- Heated outdoor swimming pool and generous sun terrace
- Oil-fired central heating; likely higher running costs
- Very slow broadband and average mobile signal; remote location
- Remote village location; longer drives to major services
Lake Farmhouse is a substantial five-bedroom period longhouse set in approximately 2.6 acres of formal gardens, paddocks and a small copse. The house combines generous living space — five reception rooms, study and office — with a large master suite and two en suites, making it well suited to an extended family, flexible home-working or multi-generational living. A detached barn already has planning permission to convert into two separate dwellings, offering clear income or guest-accommodation potential.
The house is steeped in history and character: exposed beams, working fireplaces, high ceilings and a bespoke farmhouse kitchen with Aga. Outdoor features include landscaped lawns, a productive vegetable garden and orchard, fenced paddocks (about 1.5 acres) and a heated outdoor pool with sun terrace. Parking and a garage are provided, and the setting is very rural and secluded with wide countryside views.
Important practical points: the property is remote with limited local services and longer drives to shops or larger towns; broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal only average, which may affect home-working. Heating is oil-fired, which has higher running and maintenance costs compared with mains gas. As a property dating from the 13th century, ongoing maintenance and sympathetic repairs are likely to be needed.
This is a special home for buyers prioritising privacy, character and land. The available planning permission for the barn adds clear scope for investment, additional accommodation for relatives, or as an income stream, but purchasers should budget for typical upkeep of a historic farmhouse and for improvements to utilities if faster connectivity is required.
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