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Sowton, Devon EX5 6 bed detached house for sale
Sowton, Exeter, Devon, EX5
£850,000
Sowton, Exeter, Devon, EX5
£850,000
Our Summary
- Planning Permission
- Full planning permission (Ref: 23/0443/FUL, granted September 2023) and listed building consent (23/0443/LBC) have been secured for their conversion into three high-quality residential dwellings:
- Venns Farm presents a rare chance to acquire a characterful country home with scope for development, income generation, or multi-generational living — all within minutes of one of Devon’s most dynamic cities
- Established Commercial Use offering valuable scope for home-based business, storage, or mixed residential/commercial income
- Planning Permission Granted (Ref: 23/0443/FUL) for the conversion of three traditional barns into three spacious three-bedroom homes
- Planning Permission Granted (Ref: 23/0443/ful) for the conversion of three traditional barns into three spacious three-bedroom homes
- Versatile Investment Opportunity - ideal as a family home with development potential or a live/work lifestyle property
- Versatile Investment Opportunity — ideal as a family home with development potential or a live/work lifestyle property
Description
Nestled in the countryside on the outskirts of Exeter, Venns Farm is a charming Grade II listed farmhouse that blends traditional character with modern comfort. The five-bedroom home retains many period features, including exposed beams and wooden floors, and offers spacious interiors with a large country kitchen, two reception rooms, and two studies. The property is set within 2.48 acres of mature gardens and paddock land, offering scope for recreation, smallholding, or enjoying a tranquil rural lifestyle. Planning permission has been secured to convert the adjacent stone barns into three residential dwellings, providing an opportunity for income generation or multi-generational living. The property also benefits from an established commercial use, with a Certificate of Lawful Use permitting the storage, resale, and online trading of goods. With its peaceful setting, excellent access to Exeter city centre, and nearby villages, Venns Farm presents a rare and exceptional opportunity for those seeking a unique country home with development potential.