5 bedroom detached house for sale

A five/ six bedroom detached Grade II listed thatched period cottage sat in the heart of the highly sought after village of Gittisham.


Eveleighs Farmhouse is a beautifully restored Grade II listed thatched property, offering a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities. This five-bedroom home has been meticulously refurbished throughout by the current owners, ensuring it meets contemporary standards of comfort while preserving its distinctive period features.

The refurbishment programme has been done to an extremely high standard from the walls back.

The property which was originally the historic village post office offers generous accommodation ideal for a growing family or multi-generational living.

The extensive accommodation includes on the ground floor, an entrance hallway with doors off to…

Lounge. With window to the front, radiator, exposed beam and stairs to the first floor.

Kitchen. Window to front with a beautiful high end bespoke fitted kitchen with some integrated appliances, quartz work tops, feature beam, island and a cupboard housing a multi fuel Rayburn. Doors leads off to…

Inner Hallway. A second hallway with another staircase to the first floor, an under stairs cupboard housing plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. Another door leads to…

Family bathroom. A large space with walk in shower, bath, WC, sink and heated towel rail.

An opening from the other side of the kitchen leads to the back door and a lobby area with a large services cupboard with storage for shoes/coats etc. and doors off to…

Bedroom/ Study. Currently used a guest bedroom with dual aspect windows this room would also be ideal as a study or used for an elderly parent.

Family room. This space was the original village post office and still has the original box as a feature. This is a fabulous room for entertaining this room includes feature beams dual aspect windows a seating area and a further dining area to the rear.

Upstairs.
On the first floor the property has two staircases with access to four double bedrooms and a large single room. All rooms feature original beams and bedroom 1 also includes an en-suite WC and wash basin.

The property also benefits from modern gas central heating and includes radiators throughout.

Located in the heart of the beautiful East Devon village of Gittisham the property has a historical standing formerly serving as the village post office. This picture post card former estate village has a wonderful sense of community with a village hall, medieval church and village green being central to the village activities, alongside visitors coming from far and wide to visit The Pig-at Combe.

Nearby Honiton is a renowned centre for antiques and offers a range of independent shops and cafés. The town provides a good range of day to day amenities, schools, recreational facilities, and a railway station on the Exeter - London (Waterloo) line.

The coast lies approx. 20 minutes away from Gittisham. Sidmouth, Beer, Branscombe & Seaton all within 10 miles and offers a range of facilities, shops, cafes and coastal walks.

A timber gate leads from the village road into a rear courtyard for parking and turning. A moveable fence area has been added to create a breakfast terrace at the rear of the house.
Workshop/ Barn - Attached to the house is a substantial single storey brick and block outbuilding believed to date back to the 19th Century. Currently used as a garage and workshop, this building provides potential to create additional accommodation, (subject to the necessary consents).
To the front of the house is the part walled garden with near level lawns either side of the path leading to the front door. The garden widens with a number of mature apple trees. The plot stretches to 0.19 acres .