Buckley Road, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon

Longbarn House is an impressive Grade II Listed thatched property presenting an exciting opportunity to create a wonderful four-bedroom family home extending to just over 2,400 sq ft. The property has origins dating back to 1633 and displays a wealth of period features throughout including beamed ceilings, inglenook fireplaces and an ornate plank and muntin screen in the drawing room. The property benefits from a substantial adjoining barn offering significant development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents as well as two further outbuildings offering development potential. The property enjoys a good-sized plot of approximately 0.6 acres and is set in the East Devon National Landscape benefiting from superb far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

A spacious entrance hall leads through to the three ground floor reception rooms, which includes a sitting room that features a double height ceiling and a dual aspect allowing for plenty of natural light as well as a grand inglenook fireplace. There is also a drawing room with heavy timber beams and a fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove, plus a snug which could also make an ideal study. Also on the ground floor, the kitchen and breakfast room offers fitted units to base and wall level, as well as an integrated oven, hob and extractor hood and space for all the necessary appliances. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room. Upstairs, the generous principal bedroom has exposed eaves timbers and a Jack and Jill entrance to an en suite family bathroom. Three further double bedrooms complete the accommodation on this floor.

The house and barns are set in an elevated position above Buckley Lane, with a driveway leading to a parking area at the rear of the house and access to the outbuildings and concrete hardstanding. The outbuildings include a four-bay carport of breeze black construction, a stone-built agricultural barn and the attached substantial long barn. The outbuildings total over 4,000 sq ft offering significant development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The good-sized garden at the rear of the house includes a large area of rolling lawn bordered by mature hedgerow providing privacy while there is also a pretty front garden with a patio area.

The property lies on the edge of the peaceful village of Sidbury, close to the Jurassic Coastline with its dramatic cliffs and miles of beaches, and set amidst the beautiful East Devon National Landscape. Sidbury has several everyday amenities including a local pub, a village hall and a primary school, while nearby Sidford has further facilities, including local shops. The village is just three miles from the centre of the vibrant and bustling seaside town of Sidmouth, which boasts plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés, plus excellent leisure facilities, including sailing and golf at Sidmouth Golf Club. There is also schooling in Sidmouth including the independent St. John’s School. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 15 miles away offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the RAMM museum, an arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping, including John Lewis. There are several primary and secondary schools, both state and independent, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the leading universities in the country. The area is well served by road, with the A3052 connecting to the M5 12 miles to the west, while Honiton Station is approximately 6.9 miles away, with regular trains to London Waterloo.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £900,000