Powderham, Devon

Description

Enjoying the very best of countryside living with convenient access to the city and nearby coastline, this impressive six-bedroom home offers beautifully proportioned accommodation, thoughtfully designed for modern family life while retaining the charm and character of its 19th-century origins.

The heart of the home is a spacious open-plan kitchen and breakfast room — a natural gathering place that flows effortlessly into the formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. Three generous reception rooms, each with their own distinctive character, include a welcoming family room with large picture windows and a solid fuel burner — perfect for cosy evenings in.

Practicality has not been overlooked, with a well-appointed utility room and cloakroom, as well as numerous bespoke features throughout that reflect the property’s heritage as a sympathetically converted 1800s barn.

Upstairs, the magnificent 20ft principal bedroom is bathed in natural light from Velux windows and enjoys tranquil views over the surrounding landscape. The current owners have cleverly reconfigured part of the first floor to provide a secondary bedroom suite with an adjoining dressing room or study area — offering flexibility for growing families, guests, or home working. Three additional bedrooms and three stylish bathrooms, all immaculately presented, complete the first floor accommodation.

Outside, the South-Westerly facing rear garden is a true highlight — a private sanctuary with mature trees, a productive kitchen garden, and a patio perfect for al-fresco dining or summer entertaining. The expansive lawn provides ample space for children to play and adults to relax.

A double garage, accessible both internally and externally, is complemented by generous off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

The Studio

Tucked away with its own private entrance, the studio is an exceptional addition to the property. With serene views across open countryside and its own en-suite facilities, it offers ideal accommodation for guests, extended family, or use as a home office or creative space.

Situation

The Long Barn is situated half-way between the villages of Kenton and Exminster. Kenton is home to Powderham Castle, the historic home of the Earl of Devon, thought to have been built at the turn of the 15th Century. Both villages offer numerous facilities including shops, schools, pubs and churches as well as benefitting from easy access to Exeter/Dawlish, the A38, A30 and M5. The property is situated within the catchment area for Torquay Grammar Schools.
Blackheath Farm is located just a mile from Exminster Golf Centre—ideal for a relaxed round of golf and soaking in the scenic views over the Exe Estuary.

Directions

From Exeter city centre proceed along Topsham Road (A3015) to the Countess Wear roundabout. Take the third exit onto Bridge Road and carry along this road turning left at the roundabout onto Sannerville Way ( A379) heading towards Dawlish. Pass the turnings for Exminster and approximately one mile past the Swans Nest roundabout, take a sharp right at the crossroads onto Exminster Hill where The Long Barn can be found on the left. The property can be found on your left hand side.