Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon

A substantial Devon longhouse with stone barn for conversion and extensive land in a peaceful country setting. Registered smallholding with up to 9 acres available. EPC: E

The Property - An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial period farmhouse together with a large detached stone barn with planning permission for conversion, with around 3.9 acres of land and optional additional 5 acres of grazing/woodland, in a delightful, peaceful, country location. Total available =9 acres land.

Fawnsmoor Farmhouse was originally the farmhouse to Fawnsmoor Farm, a former small working farm and under the current ownership for some 35 years. It is a classic longhouse, believed to date back to the 17th century and with the big advantage of not being listed.

The accommodation is extensive and versatile with an interconnecting annexe wing, equally ideal as one larger home or with the annexe for dependant relative, guest wing, long term or holiday letting investment. There is a host of character features, typical of its period. The annexe has recently been subject to refurbishment, although the main farmhouse would benefit from general updating.

The excellent features include oil-fired central heating, replacement double glazed windows, wood burners, wood-fired range cooker, shaker style wood kitchen units, granite worktops, LPG oven/hob, large bathroom/wet room with air bath and the annexe offers an oak fitted kitchen with granite worktops and LPG hob plus modern shower room and modern downstairs shower/utility.

Granary Barn is a substantial detached stone barn with lovely open country views and Planning Permission to create a superb highly individual home.


Detailed Planning Permission was passed in May 2025 (Application No. 24/2220/FUL) for partial demolition barn conversion to 1 No. dwelling with associated works. Again, having the immense advantage of not being listed.

The proposed accommodation will have a very generous net floor area of around 5,000sqft (not measured) and will enjoy lovely far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and hills.

The barn has great potential for a bespoke property with the tax benefits of potentially substantial VAT refunds on the building costs and no Community Infrastructure Levy for those who wish to live in the property.

The spa facility with pool run on renewable energy gives luxury relaxation and health at very low cost.

The very high FIT payment for the solar panels really cuts down electricity bills.

The stables and stable yard , and the attractive organically managed pasture field with good roadside access , with the other grazing land , provides around 9 acres of land . The main 5 acre field is attractive for agricultural letting or even potentially for future development.

The availability of this type of property with barns and land for a smallholding in East Devon is currently very rare.

Outside - The properties have access off Lyme Road over a long stone and concrete lane (under the ownership of the farmhouse/barn and shared by two other properties with a contribution liability towards upkeep).

Between the farmhouse and the barn is a large open courtyard providing extensive parking.

The farmhouse has a delightful Japanese style garden which faces south, featuring a large raised pond and is very well stocked. To the rear is an area of lawn, paved terrace and small lilypond with steps up to a higher vegetable garden with raised beds, vine and greenhouse. There is also a separate small orchard containing a variety of trees.

The barn currently offers extensive garaging, workshop and storage facilities together with a spa/sauna. There are also 2 big stables ,hay barn and separate enclosed stable yard.

Beyond the barn is extensive grazing land. There are also two big stables, hay barn and a separate enclosed stable yard.

Optional 5 Acres - Adjoining the farmhouse to the west is a large open level field together with a small area of woodland/small copse area.

Guide price: £65,000

Situation - The Farmhouse is pleasantly situated in a rural, yet accessible, location within easy reach of Axminster, on the Devon/Dorset border. Nearby is the stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site with Lyme Regis and Sidmouth both easily accessible from the property. Within Axminster there is a mainline train station offering regular services to London Waterloo and Exeter. The highly regarded Colyton Grammar School is nearby.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating (farmhouse). Private drainage.
Broadband - Standard up to 12Mbps and Ultrafast up to 1800Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).

If the barn is converted, a new treatment plant will have to be installed. Existing PV panels generating excellent revenue (the barn).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.

Directions - From Bridport follow the A35 west. Shortly after leaving Raymond’s Hill turn right towards Axminster and the turning to Fawnsmoor Farm is on the right (after about 0.7 mile), just past the ‘Welcome to Axminster’ sign.