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Guide Price£995,000

East Worlington, Crediton, Devon, EX17

Land size
10.5 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Attractive smallholding
  • 10.5 acres
  • Range of outbuildings
  • Semi-rural position
  • Far-reaching views
  • Potential one-bedroom annexe

Description

An exceptionally attractive smallholding, centred on a large 5/6 bedroom period farmhouse and a useful range of outbuildings, together with a adjoining pasture and woodland. Extending in total to around 10.5 acres.

INTRODUCTION
The quintessential smallholding; Adworthy Farm enjoys a superb semi-rural position, with far-reaching countryside views, centred upon a very well-presented five bedroom detached Georgian-style farmhouse with integral potential for a one bedroom annexe. The holding extends to around 10.50 acres, including pasture fields, a small woodland plantation and an adaptable agricultural building and yard. It is situated within just a few miles of the two nearest villages and within easy reach of Crediton and Exeter.

DESCRIPTION
Situated within a quiet semi-rural position, Adworthy Farm is centred on a large Georgian-style farmhouse offering superb, high standard, accommodation throughout, extending to some 2,896 sq.ft. and including the flexibility to form a one bedroom self-contained annexe. It is further complimented by a number of useful outbuildings, large attached garage and grounds extending to around 10.5 acres. The dwelling benefits from far-reaching countryside views, with accommodation comprising the following:

On the Ground Floor:
Front door into attractive Entrance Hall with storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor. The Dining Room is a spacious reception room with front aspect and large fireplace with inset woodburning stove. From here, a door leads into the very well-presented Kitchen/Breakfast Room with dual aspect and French doors leading to the garden. The Breakfast area has an Aga and provides ample space for a table and chairs. The Kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wood fronted wall, base and drawer units with continuous work surface over incorporating Belfast sink. Integral electric oven with LPG hob and extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. From the Kitchen, stairs rise to a Mezzanine area providing a great additional space, potentially for home-working or a snug/family space. A door from the kitchen leads into Bedroom 5/Guest Room a double bedroom with rear aspect and En-Suite fitted with matching suite comprising shower cubicle, close coupled WC and wash basin. From the Breakfast Room, a door leads into the Conservatory with dual aspect and access to the gardens. The Boot Room and Rear Entrance Hall provides a useful space for coats and muddy boots, has a Cloakroom off with WC and wash basin, and leads to the attractive veranda and enclosed courtyard at the rear of the house. The Sitting Room is a very spacious reception room with front aspect via sash windows and large inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove.

On the First Floor:
The main staircase rises to the principal galleried landing with front aspect. Bedroom 1 is a large double bedroom with front aspect and wash basin. The Family bathroom is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower, close coupled WC and wash basin. Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with front aspect. Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with rear aspect. From Bedroom 2, and also accessed via a secondary staircase rising from the Kitchen, there is a rear landing with a storage cupboard. Bedroom 4 is a double bedroom with front aspect. There is a further Family bathroom fitted with a matching suite comprising bath, close coupled WC and wash basin.

The Annexe:
Adjoining the main house, with access from the Sitting Room, is the Annexe Sitting Room with dual aspect via French doors to the front, and with an inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove. We have been informed that plumbing exists for the installation of kitchen units to make the annexe self-contained if desired. Open tread stairs rise to the Annexe Bedroom a spacious double bedroom with front aspect and storage cupboard. The En-Suite is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via Adworthy Lane, with a private gravelled driveway and parking area to the east of the house, providing access to the garaging, house and lands beyond. To the rear (north) is a detached stone built stable block and workshop building with a GI roof, and an attractive enclosed courtyard complete with covered cooking/BBQ area.

To the front (south) is an enclosed lawned garden area, along with a paved patio adjoining the house.

Beside the driveway is a lovely orchard, with a number of productive fruit trees.

Further to the east, the current vendors have created a hardstanding yard area and constructed a useful and adaptable agricultural building. This comprises a 3-bay open-fronted timber framed building, beneath a profile steel roof, with timber stock boarding and space boarding over, to three sides. The building measures around 13.5m x 6m. This yard area benefits from a separate entrance off Adworthy Lane to the north.

The land comprises mainly of level or gently sloping permanent pasture land, divided into two principal fenced enclosures. To the north is a young woodland plantation, of mixed deciduous trees.

The holding extends in total to approximately 10.5 acres, perfect for those with smallholder, equestrian or amenity interests.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating. Compliant package treatment plant installed.

Council Tax: Band E - North Devon Council.

SITUATION
The property occupies a delightful rural position within the attractive and gently undulating countryside between South Molton, Tiverton and Crediton, close to the pretty villages of East Worlington and Drayford. Nearby Witheridge provides a useful range of everyday services including a newsagent/post office, village stores, two public houses, parish church and village hall, as well as primary healthcare and schooling, with a local primary school also available at East Worlington. The larger towns of South Molton, Tiverton and Crediton all provide a good range of local services including shops, banks, recreational facilities, primary and secondary schooling. To the north the A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west, Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27) to the east. There are rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Eggesford and Lapford, whilst mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway. The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 20 miles away, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. Adworthy Farm is surrounded by picturesque and unspoilt Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Mole and Taw, hunting, shooting, golf courses at Tiverton, Chulmleigh, High Bullen and Libbaton. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, whilst to the north west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Superfast broadband is available. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt -

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
We understand that these, in so far that they are owned, will be included in the freehold sale.

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Please note the property includes outbuildings and agricultural land, with associated risks. Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this property to be accompanied by a member of our staff. (If so directed by a member of GTH they must wear their own appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied (or without PPE) then they do so at their own risk and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-04-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 216 Homes with Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).

This Property£94,762 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £68,224 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
57 D
82 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

39 Mbps

Superfast · available to 30% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • East Worlington Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    0 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rackenford Church of England Primary School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    53
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School5.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Anglican/Church of England

Secondary

  • Chulmleigh Community College5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Molton Community College7.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    656
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Queen Elizabeth's9.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,096
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tiverton High School11 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Thomas Hall School15 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Lapford Cross, Lapford Cross5.7 miles
Sainsburys South Molton, South Molton7.3 miles
Spar - South Molton, South Molton7.5 miles

GP surgery

Amicus Health - Mid Devon Sites1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy7.5 miles

Hospital

Crediton Hospital9.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Lapford Rail Station5.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Square1.7 miles

Typical drive times

Crediton28 min · 11 miles
Tiverton28 min · 14 miles
Dulverton34 min · 14 miles
South Molton17 min · 8.9 miles
Exeter (city)46 min · 19 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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