Luppitt, Honiton Guide Price £1,250,000

One of the great things about working in the Westcountry as we do is that we’re fortunate enough to see some beautiful properties and this is certainly one of the very best for some time…

Riggles Farm House nestles on the south-easterly facing slopes of the Otter valley, just a mile or so inside Devon’s border with Somerset and lying midway between the towns of Honiton and Taunton.  It’s clear that the property has been meticulously maintained by the present owners and it offers wonderful country living space that’s certain to appeal to a wide variety of potential buyers. 

The original farmhouse dates back several hundred years and it’s been carefully extended and improved by generations of owners over time.  It provides bright and well-proportioned 4 bedroom family accommodation with masses of essential character and it really is very special indeed.  There are also two detached barn conversions alongside the farmhouse and these add to the huge flexibility of living space this fine property is able to offer.  The larger cottage, Swallow’s Nest, has level open-plan accommodation with two bedrooms, just perfect for an elderly dependent relative.  The smaller Wren’s Nest is a two-storey studio cottage, this would be an ideal retreat for an independent youngster.

The property has a myriad of renewable and sustainable energy features that are a huge advantage in these rather uncertain times.  These include photovoltaic solar panels, solar water heating, a state-of-the art wood-fired central heating system that heats the three main buildings and triple-glazed windows.  It also has a private water supply and a modern private drainage system.

Whilst this remarkable property would be an ideal proposition for an extended family wanting to embark on multi-generational living, it also has a detached barn and several other useful outbuildings with parking, so it could well be of interest to someone looking to house a collection of classic cars or motor-bikes.

Riggles Farm House is well-placed on a plot of just over 4 acres with a long private driveway, gently sloping lawned gardens, a small lake and some natural deciduous woodland.  The present owners have created a fantastic kitchen garden area with a polytunnel, numerous raised beds and a productive orchard.   We imagine that this could be extended and developed further to create a useful small business. 

We’re hugely impressed by all that Riggles Farm House is able to offer.   We love the flexibility of the accommodation, the convenience of its position and its gorgeous surrounds, these certainly set it above other properties that might be available locally.