Hitts Farmhouse

Situated in the quiet Lilypond Lane, this beautiful Grade II listed building offers a wealth of charm and preserved period features throughout. The property is surrounded by its own grounds and large detached Linhay barn, sitting in an ideal location within walking distance of Whimple amenities and train station. Offering multi generation living and income potential, the current owner has undertook a complete renovation which includes new oak doors and windows, electrics and plumbing.

The new extensions and complete renovation has brought the property up to modern standards, with newly constructed floors throughout the ground and first floor. Underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor, fuelled by a modern oil boiler, creates efficient heating throughout the home. The new electrical wiring, which includes television points and satellite TV to all major rooms and bedrooms means you can enjoy the comforts of modern living whilst surrounded by history.

The house and adjoining threshing barn are constructed with plastered cob walls under thatch roofs and are Grade II listed. Historic England lists the house as originally 16th century. However, the excavation of floors and extensive renovations provide evidence of physical evidence that it was originally a Saxon-era open hall house dating from the 9th century.

As many original architectural features as possible have been retained and these include a wealth of internal joinery in a variety of woods, much of it from the 16th and 17th centuries. The fantastic brick fireplace, plank and muntin screen and Tudor beams in the reception hall are especially noteworthy.
The property boasts vaulted ceilings and oak flooring throughout the 1st floor and surprisingly high ceilings on the ground floor, considering the era of construction, this points directly back to the Manor House status the building previously enjoyed.

The two main principal rooms on the ground floor are the charming kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining family room. The former has several beams, a tiled floor, bespoke painted timber units including a central island with a slate work surface, AGA inset in a range fireplace and a good-sized dining space adjacent to a wide window seat.

The family room was created from the threshing barn and is a wonderful space for entertaining that opens into most of the roof void with natural light pouring in through the two former door openings. The remaining portion of the roof space is taken up by a double bedroom accessed by its own staircase.

The feeling of space and light extends to the first floor, which has oak flooring and vaulted ceilings throughout. The many rooms and the way they are laid out allow the property to be used very flexibly.

The feeling of space and light extends to the first floor, which has oak flooring and vaulted ceilings throughout. The many rooms and the way they are laid out allow the property to be used very flexibly.

Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds
The level lawn and orchard boasts several varieties of fruit trees including plum, apple and cherry. Adjoining this is the former pony paddock which offers a multitude of outdoor spaces and uses.
The Summerhouse has electric and Wi-Fi and has been used as an ancillary studio and home office.
The Linhay itself is currently used as bays for storage and workshops. The uses and potential of the Linhay to develop as a separate dwelling, 3G living, holiday accommodation or offices have been investigated by the current owners via a pre planning application, which they are happy to share with potential buyers, at a viewing.

Whimple centre/station 0.8 mile • A30 1.9 miles • Ottery St. Mary 4.5 miles • Exeter Airport 7.6 miles (London City Airport 1 hour) • M5 J29 8.1 miles • Exeter City Centre 10.2 miles • Sidmouth Beach 10.3 miles • Colyton 16.2 miles (Distances and times approximate).

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