5 bed detached house for sale

Hitts Farm, Lilypond Lane, Exeter EX5

Description

Hitts Farm is a classic Devon long house, steeped in history and character, set within approximately two acres of private grounds. Accessed via private electric gates, the property opens onto an attractive front courtyard providing parking for 10+ vehicles, immediately setting the tone for what is a truly special home.

Offering something for everyone, Hitts Farm combines a substantial five-bedroom family home with an exciting development opportunity. The property includes four reception rooms, two en-suite bedrooms, and a large traditional barn that is crying out to be developed (subject to the necessary planning permissions). This presents an ideal setup for multi-generational living, annex accommodation, or the creation of an income stream through holiday lets or investment use.

Believed to date back to the 1600s, the main dwelling is rich in period features and offers a wonderfully versatile layout. Entry via the solid oak front door leads into the main reception room, where exposed beams, an impressive chimney breast, and a Rayburn instantly create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A particularly appealing feature of the home is its two separate staircases, providing excellent privacy and flexibility for family living. A charming spiral staircase leads to the principal bedroom, complete with an impressive en-suite, while a secondary staircase serves three further bedrooms, making the layout ideal for families seeking separation between living spaces.

To the left of the main reception room is a useful study, with steps leading down to a relaxed and cosy lounge featuring a wood-burning stove, perfect for winter evenings. A door from this area leads to a ground-floor fifth bedroom, which could equally serve as an additional reception room, enjoying lovely views over the rear garden.

On the opposite side of the home lies the recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room, finished to a high standard and centred around a striking central island. The kitchen is well appointed with modern units and includes a newly installed electric aga and Quooker tap, blending contemporary convenience with traditional farmhouse style. A separate utility room, walk-in pantry and boot room provide excellent practicality, ideal for country living. There is also a boiler room and downstairs cloakroom.

The true heart of the home and standout feature is the open-plan dining, family and games room, perfectly designed for entertaining, socialising and everyday family life. Vaulted ceilings and exposed beams create a wonderful sense of space and light, making this a truly impressive room. Adding further flexibility, a superb mezzanine level overlooks the dining area and is currently used as a hobbies and playroom, offering even more living space.

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with an exceptional principal bedroom, complemented by a luxurious four-piece en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, his and hers sinks, jacuzzi shower and modern WC. Bedroom two is a generous double with its own private en-suite, while bedrooms three and four are both comfortable doubles, served by a family bathroom.

Externally, the house and barn are surrounded by attractive wrap-around gardens, including manicured lawns and a gravelled seating area, perfect for summer evenings. Beyond this lies additional land with ample opportunity to utilise as suits. A large aluminium shed provides further useful storage.

Hitts Farm is a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a historic Devon long house offering space, versatility, charm and outstanding future potential. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain.

Whimple is a charming and well-connected Devon village, perfectly positioned for those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful walking routes, the village enjoys a strong sense of community with a local primary school, traditional pub, village hall and parish church at its heart. Despite its peaceful setting, Whimple benefits from its own railway station on the Exeter-London Waterloo line, making it ideal for commuters, while the nearby A30 provides quick access to Exeter, Honiton and the wider East Devon area. The village sits within easy reach of excellent local amenities, highly regarded schools and the stunning East Devon coastline, offering an attractive balance of countryside living and everyday accessibility.

Additional Information:
Full fibre to the property (current owners also use Starlink)
New boundary fencing, secure and dog-friendly
Zoned underfloor heating to the ground floor & New carpets upstairs
Electrical inspection carried out in 2025 with fuse boxes updated
Currently insured with Aviva

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Reception Room

Solid oak Front door. Tiled flooring with under-floor heating. Rear oak door leading out to the rear garden. Exposed brick feature wall. Rayburn. Sash front windows. Storage cupboard. Exposed beams. Spiral staircase leading to the first floor. Archway leading through to the Study.

Study

Tiled floor with under-floor heating. Sash front facing windows. Bespoke built-in storage cupboard. Exposed beams. Secondary staircase leading to the first floor. Steps leading down to a large snug or 'cwtch' area. Tiled flooring with under-floor heating. Exposed feature brick fireplace with fitted cast iron wood-burner. Side windows. Access to under-stair storage cupboard. Oak side-door leading into the garden. Door leading through to the ground-floor bedroom (Bedroom 5).

Bedroom 5

Double bedroom. Tiled flooring with under-floor heating. Large side window with views over the side garden.

Kitchen

The Kitchen/Breakfast room has tiled flooring with under-floor-heating. The Recently fitted country-style kitchen has a range of modern fitted wall and base units with heat and stain resistant luxury work-tops. Matching central island with integrated twin Belfast sink. Integrated wine fridge. Electric Aga with original bread oven. Space for American-style Fridge/Freezer. Feature exposed brick column. Exposed original beams. Oak Barn door. Lovely sash windows. Archway leading through to the Pantry.

Pantry

Range of shaker-style wall and base units with heat and stain resistant luxury work-tops. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated dual waste bins. Window to the rear aspect. Door through to the Boot Room.

Boot Room

Tiled flooring. Tripple-aspect window . Column-style radiator.

Lounge/Diner

Open-plan dining/Living/Games room. Under-floor heating. Elevated ceiling. Gorgeous exposed bay window. Floor-to-ceiling windows to the front aspect in addition to Sash-style window. Impressive solid oak barn door leading to the rear garden. Games area. Large window to the rear aspect. Under-floor heating. Stairs leading up to Mezzanine, which is an ideal hobbies room overlooking the Kitchen/Dining/family room.

Utility

Tiled floor with under-floor heating. A range of base units with heat and stain resistant work-surfaces. Stainless-steel sink/drainer with mixer tap over. Integrated washing machine. Integrated tumble-dryer. Rear oak door leading to the garden. Rear window. Door to the Boiler Room with access to the boiler and hot water cylinder.

Cloakroom

Tiled flooring. Modern low-level WC. Wash-basin.

First Floor

Via stairs leading up to the Landing.

Master Bedroom

An impressive Master bedroom, recently fitted carpet. 2 x column-style radiators. Vaulted ceiling. Two front aspect windows. Archway leading to a stunning en-suite.

En-Suite

Four piece suite comprising: Free-standing bath. His & Hers basins with mixer taps over. Corner Jacuzzi shower. Modern low-level WC. Exposed floorboards. Two windows to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 3

Double bedroom with column-style radiator. Windows to the front aspect. Vaulted ceiling and exposed beams.

Landing

A secondary landing with exposed beams. Radiator.

Bedroom 2

A generous double bedroom. Two x column style radiators. Window to the front aspect. Window to the side aspect. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams.

En-Suite

Walk-in shower with po
wer-shower. Modern low-level WC. Wash-basin with mixer tap.

Bedroom 4

Double bedroom with vaulted ceiling. Column-style radiator. Window to the front aspect

Outside

Positioned within approx. 2 acres, the property is accessed via electric remote-controlled double gates which open up to a large driveway, offering parking for 10+ vehicles.

A 5-bar-gate takes you through to the private gardens. Mainly laid to gravel - perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is a Summer House with power. Wrap-around manicured lawns taking you around the entire property. A mixture of plants, shrubs and hedges and a variety of trees (including fruit trees - apples, pears and quince) and further seating areas.

There is an additional area of approximately one acre on which a large aluminium shed which has power and lighting which has the potential to adapt (complying with the correct planning permission). Access to the upgraded water treatment and septic tank.

Outbuilding

Access to barns which have the potential (STPP) to convert to holiday lets for additional income, or for multi-generation family living spaces.
There is a Workshop with EV charger, power and lighting.