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Binneford House was the location of the original Binneford Farm,
a large, sprawling farm stretching to the north, west and south of
the present house. Situated approx. 2 miles from Yeoford towards
the A30, its a great location for being peaceful without being
remote and isolated. The original thatched farmhouse burnt down in
the middle of the 19th century and it was later destroyed by fire
again in 1946. In 1947 it was rebuilt at 90 degrees to the original
footprint, allowing the back of the house to face south and this
time the roof was slate this is the basis of what you see today. An
extensive refurbishment has been carried out by the current owners
during their tenure here from when they took it on 20 years
ago.
The house as you see it today is a far cry from the original but
not being listed, or thatched, is a real bonus and allowed the
renovation to be carried out to make the most of the meadow to the
south. Its got over 2200sqft of accommodation and the layout allows
for flexible uses too. Throughout the whole house, from the oak
flooring, the three working fireplaces, the modern plumbing and
even the addition of the 3amp or 5amp lighting circuits so that
table and floor lamps can be lit from a single switch on the wall,
the attention to detail is clear. The handmade cupboards, bookcases
and shelving are a real feature of the house, providing plenty of
storage which is in keeping with the style and character of the
house. Also, the matching windows and French doors on the south
aspect, really work well to bring all of the light into the
principal rooms. We love the kitchen family dining area with its
central fireplace and how its both practical and sociable. Worth
noting is the Everhot electric range cooker, its a great addition
to the kitchen and being only 18 months old, its an option to
purchase should a new owner desire. All of the rooms are extremely
well presented and both the family bathroom and the second bathroom
which is really used as a private bathroom to the master have
separate baths and showers and have a luxurious feel about
them.
The house stands in just over two acres with the drive belonging
to Binneford House from the country lane. The drive meanders
through the meadow on the approach and as the house reveals itself,
you know youre somewhere rather special. Paths are cut to walk
through the meadow, which itself is only cut and baled once a year
by a local farmer and the yield is about six full size bales. The
meadow is home to a wide variety of wildflowers, including orchids.
Because no chemicals are ever used, insects and butterflies abound
and the owners have recorded over 50 different bird species. The
river Yeo, which marks the land boundary, has trout and crayfish
and even otters on a rare occasion. The air has little or no
pollution, shown by the growth of lichen on many of the trees. The
skies are dark with very little light pollution and the Milky Way
can be clearly seen. At night the silence is golden. Apart from the
owls!
The drive leads to the north of the house and gives rise to an
area of off road parking and on to a detached barn, made up of four
bays. There is some reduced head height but this is excellent
storage and the footprint is there should someone wish to improve
the current structure.
Its a very special property, both inside and out and the finish
and location will not disappoint. If youre looking for your escape
to the country without compromising on space or indeed quality and
like things to be done, and done right, then this could be your
next home.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band F Mid Devon 2024 25 £3381.48
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & satellite
broadband
Broadband within this postcode Starlink 100 200 mbps
Drainage Private Drainage
Heating Oil fired central heating
Listed No
Tenure Freehold
YEOFORD is a popular village with a lovely community feel, in a
gentle valley, 4 miles from the market town of Crediton and linked
to Exeter via the Tarka Trainline or with access to the A30 via
Cheriton Bishop. Yeoford is a busy place with yearly festivals,
including Yeofest described by some as the best little beer
festival in Mid Devon. In addition, and for those that prefer
apples there is Yeocider. The modern community hall hosts yoga,
life drawing and crafting classes and the newly refurbished pub The
Duck which serves great food is also home to the community shop.
The village is a great place for families with its own Primary
School, a recently renewed playground and football field, the
church which runs coffee mornings and a Messy Church plus a group
for the under 5s called Sweet Peas. There are lots of great
countryside walks too.
DIRECTIONS For sat nav use EX17 5EZ and the What3Words address
is passport.tasteful.notifying
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
From Crediton Proceed out of town to Yeoford and once in the
village, pass The Duck on your right and over the railway bridge.
Immediately after the bridge, take the right hand turn signed to
Hittisleigh. Follow this road for approx. 2 miles and then take the
left hand turn signed Binneford. Proceed down the hill and at the
bottom, look out for the gated entrance to Binneford Houses on the
right.
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