Full details for 4 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Exeter
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Situated closer to Bickleigh, although the address states Silverton, its a wonderful position in the Exe Valley with some simply stunning views over the surrounding countryside. With no near neighbours and approached over your own sweeping drive, its a real sanctuary without being too far off the beaten track. Within 15 minutes and youre in Exeter or Tiverton with all their amenities. Theres plenty of pretty walks nearby and its a sought after area.
The property is a former farmhouse and currently is laid out as the main house, an attached 1 bedroom annexe (with full residential use) which could be used for a family member to live independently or indeed as a holiday let plus theres further potential to extend the annexe or create another unit next door (subject to planning). Theres also a large number of outbuildings including stables and stores which create a wonderful courtyard and could be used for a number of interests, plus, behind the main buildings are further workshops and garages, ideal for those with motor hobbies/work from home or even to further develop (stp). Theres a huge amount of scope here with the footprints and all set in about 5 acres of amazing countryside.
The main house has generous room sizes with a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and living room to the ground floor and 3 double bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor. Its all well presented and served by oil fired central heating. The annexe has an open plan ground floor room with kitchen/living space and then a bedroom with shower room on the first floor. The flexibility is endless and as previously mentioned, alterations could be made to suit.
The land extends to approx. 5 acres and is level paddocks with the access lane winding through. Theres ample parking and gardens surrounding the house and really is incredibly private with views in all directions. The outbuildings and potential are sure to be a big attraction, along with the stables and paddocks it really will be a fantastic home for the next owners.
Agents Note: The house is situated on a flood plain and mitigation has been taken to reduce risk on site. Although the property is currently insured and always has been, please check the environment agency website and check with your insurers before proceeding.
The fishing rights are owned by a third party who rarely use them.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax: Main House Band E - £2913.45 / Annexe Band A £1589.15
Approx Age: 1900
Construction Notes: Part Cob, part block
Utilities: Mains electric, well/pump/filtered water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode: Superfast Enabled
Drainage: Private drainage (septic tank)
Heating: Oil fired central heating and some solar thermal
Listed: No
Conservation Area: No
Tenure: Freehold
SILVERTONis a large village and parish, one of the oldest in Devon dating back to the first years of the Saxon occupation. Itslocation is ideal for commuting to Exeter(8 miles south) and for speedy access tothe M5 at Cullompton 5 miles away. Thechurch, in honour of St Mary is a strikingbuilding, with a full set of bells, often heardringing out. There are two inns, The Lamband the Silverton Inn both do hearty pubfood, and pull popular pints of ale, ciderand beer. The shop is a Spar post office / mini-mart which sells a wide range of food. There isalso a hairdresser, for those wanting tospruce up their locks. Annually, Silvertonhosts a vibrant street market, in deepsummer, with a spectacular spread oflocal produce, arts and crafts and gamesfor the kids no childhood is completewithout tiger face paint! The C of E primaryschool is a good one too, with the Ofstedreport to prove it. 5 minutes drive downthe road (past Ellerhayes) is Killertonhouse and gardens, an 18th Centurymanor, reminiscent of something froma Bront novel. Owned by the NationalTrust - it has been immaculately kept, andinside features elegant displays of periodcostumes. Furthermore, the surroundingestate, of secret pathways and mottledwoodland glades is a magical place to takea stroll.
DIRECTIONS
For sat-nav use EX5 4BS and the What3Words address is ///sector.dividers.sublime
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
From Bickleigh, follow the A396 towards Exeter and after approx. 1 mile, youll see a layby on your right. The entrance to the property will be shortly after, on your right. If approaching from Exeter then please pass the entrance, turn around and approach from Bickleigh side.
EPC Rating: E Back to listing
