Silverton, Exeter, EX5

Situated closer to Bickleigh, although the address states Silverton, it’s 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, it’s a real sanctuary without being too far off the beaten track. Within 15 minutes and you’re in Exeter or Tiverton with all their amenities. There’s plenty of pretty walks nearby and it’s 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 there’s further potential to extend the annexe or create another unit next door (subject to planning). There’s 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). There’s 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. It’s 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. There’s 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

SILVERTON is a large village and parish, one of the oldest in Devon – dating back to the first years of the Saxon occupation. Its location is ideal for commuting to Exeter (8 miles south) and for speedy access to the M5 at Cullompton 5 miles away. The church, in honour of ‘St Mary’ is a striking building, with a full set of bells, often heard ringing out. There are two inns, ‘The Lamb’ and ‘the Silverton Inn’ – both do hearty pub food, and pull popular pints of ale, cider and beer. The shop is a ‘Spar’ post office / mini-mart which sells a wide range of food. There is also a hairdresser, for those wanting to spruce up their locks. Annually, Silverton hosts a vibrant street market, in deep summer, with a spectacular spread of local produce, arts and crafts and games for the kids – no childhood is complete without tiger face paint! The C of E primary school is a good one too, with the Ofsted report to prove it. 5 minutes drive down the road (past Ellerhayes) is Killerton house and gardens, an 18th Century manor, reminiscent of something from a Brontë novel. Owned by the National Trust - it has been immaculately kept, and inside features elegant displays of period costumes. Furthermore, the surrounding estate, of secret pathways and mottled woodland glades is a magical place to take a 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, you’ll 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.

Garden

Set in 5 acres of paddocks.