Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15

Unique and historic village home, with self-contained annexe and immaculate riverside gardens and grounds.

Description

Dating back to the late 1400s, Bridge Farm is a characterful and historic Grade II* listed building that has been modernised and adapted over the years to create a unique and beautiful riverside home in this ever-popular Mid-Devon village. The original 15th-century farmhouse, with a recently re-thatched roof and central courtyard, is complemented by sympathetically converted outbuildings to create an adaptable and spacious home, with accommodation and outbuildings extending to over 5,380 sq ft. In addition to the accommodation in the main house, the outbuildings have been converted to create a self-contained annexe, summer house and outdoor kitchen, which, combined with the immaculately landscaped gardens, offer a magical and very private outdoor entertaining space.

The approach to the house and buildings set its enchanting scene perfectly, leading from the private driveway to a gravelled courtyard and on to a terrace in front of the building, and a door opening to the open-plan entrance hall, with a cloak cupboard. On the right is the spectacular kitchen and living area, which has been fitted with a beautiful Tom Howley kitchen. A range of units and a substantial island conceal a range of integral appliances, and there is also a 5-oven electric Aga. Three pairs of French doors opening onto the terrace and gardens, skylights, limestone flooring with under-floor heating, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams and a central fireplace with wood burner inset, complete the room's incredibly bright and welcoming atmosphere. From the kitchen, there is access to a pantry, boot room and wc.

On the left of the hallway, you enter the original part of the building, with an impressive drawing room and library area on the left and a generous utility room and laundry on the immediate right. There is a snug/sitting room in the centre of the building, with an original fireplace, and a staircase rising to the first floor. From the snug/sitting area, there is access to a study and a beautiful dining room, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. A staircase from the drawing room leads to a mezzanine library area and there is a door to a ground floor bedroom suite, with French doors to the gardens, a shower room, WC and dressing area. A further staircase from this room leads to an additional en-suite bedroom. On the first floor, a wide landing provides access to two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

There is a wonderful central courtyard, accessible via the snug/sitting room, a second boot room, or the dining room. Largely cobbled, the courtyard reflects the building's farmhouse origins, whilst linking to the self-contained annexe, which has a bedroom suite on the ground floor, and an open-plan living room on the first floor. The building has previously been used to generate an income through Airbnb rental, and it is also a versatile space that would work well as a home office or guest accommodation to the main house. There is also a useful storage barn, accessed from the courtyard, which may have further development potential, subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens are a true delight, and have been beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained, to create a diverse and very private outdoor space, including a magical potager. Adjacent to the private driveway is a mature herbaceous border, and a variety of specimen shrubs and trees. Behind this, level lawns interspersed with further borders and trees lead to the riverbank, where a mature hedge and some trees separate the central garden from the property’s private riverbank. There is a walled kitchen garden with fruit cages and raised beds, and a further entertaining area adjacent to the riverbank, with a sunken fire pit and seating areas from which to enjoy the riverside setting. The riverbank itself is well maintained and sweeps around the property to join up with the drive at the entrance by the weir and bridge. There is also a side garden of shrubs and plants accessed from the road adjacent to the formal dining room and study, where it adjoins the neighbouring property.

Location

Bridge Farm is set in a peaceful riverside position, in the popular Mid Devon village of Culmstock, at the foot of the Blackdown Hills AONB. Culmstock is a thriving village, with a a popular pub, the Culm Valley Inn, a café & deli, village hall and primary school, whilst Hemyock, just over 2 miles away, has a primary school, GP surgery, garage, post office and convenience store.

Wellington, about 7.5 miles to the north has a Waitrose supermarket and various independent shops and eateries, with similar facilities being found in Cullompton, about 7 miles to the south. Tiverton, about 10 miles to the west, has a pannier market as well as a variety of shops and leisure facilities.

There are many excellent schools in the surrounding area including Wellington School, Blundell’s at Tiverton and Kings College and Queens in Taunton. The village also falls in the catchment area for the outstanding and sought after state secondary, Uffculme.

Communication links to the area are excellent, with the M5 at Tiverton providing fast links to Exeter, Wellington and Taunton. Tiverton Parkway Station at Junction 27, has regular fast rail services to London Paddington. Exeter and Bristol International airports also offer daily flights to UK and International destinations.

Square Footage: 5,382 sq ft


Acreage: 0.88 Acres

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Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains Water, drainage & electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Broadband connected.

PHOTOGRAPHS: June 2025

VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.