Willand Old Village, Cullompton, EX15

The Elms, Old Village Road, Willand

The Elms is a distinguished Georgian village residence, set within the heart of Old Willand Village and believed to date back approximately 250 years, with earlier period origins.

The property occupies a well-established position along Old Village Road, its elegant symmetrical façade and columned portico creating a strong sense of arrival. The house displays the proportions and balance characteristic of the Georgian period, combined with a natural evolution over time that adds both depth and versatility.

Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately six bedrooms, arranged across well-proportioned and thoughtfully connected spaces. The principal reception rooms are located to the front of the house, including a particularly elegant drawing room with high ceilings, period detailing and a feature fireplace with inset log burner. A separate snug provides a more intimate setting, with exposed beams and a further fireplace.

The central entrance hall is of generous scale, featuring decorative tiled flooring and a staircase rising through the core of the house, establishing both flow and presence. A secondary staircase further enhances the practicality of the layout.

To the rear, the kitchen and dining room form the natural focal point of the home. Generous in scale and centred around an island unit, the space opens directly onto the garden via French doors, allowing for a strong connection between internal and external living. A traditional Royal oven remains in situ and may be recommissioned, providing a distinctive feature within the room.

A secondary wing, understood to incorporate the original coach house, offers a degree of separation from the main residence. With its own entrance and reception space, it lends itself to a variety of uses, including ancillary accommodation, a home office suite or potential income generation, subject to any necessary consents.

Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a guest WC and a utility room. From the utility room there is access to a substantial storage room, which offers scope for alternative use, such as the creation of a wine cellar, depending on requirements.

On the first floor, six bedrooms are arranged from a wide landing, including a well-proportioned principal suite with en suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests or workspace. The accommodation is further supported by a family bathroom, a notably spacious shower room with potential to serve as an additional bathroom, and a separate WC.

Externally, the property benefits from a gated driveway leading to a generous parking area set away from the road. Two substantial outbuildings are positioned within this space, with further potential for development, including the creation of a double garage, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The rear garden is level and predominantly laid to lawn, enjoying a westerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. A terrace adjoining the house provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Within the grounds is a separate two-bedroom barn conversion, known as Little Elms, which is available by separate negotiation. This offers further potential for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or income. Please enquire for further details.

Properties of this scale and architectural presence are rarely available within Old Willand Village, and The Elms represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a period home of both character and adaptability.

Services & Connectivity

Mains water, electricity and drainage
Council Tax Band: E (Mid Devon District Council)
EPC Band D

Full fibre broadband is available, with speeds of up to approximately 1600 Mbps download and 115 Mbps upload, supporting modern working and connectivity requirements.

Location – Willand & Cullompton, Devon

Set within the established surroundings of Old Village Road, The Elms enjoys a well-connected village position that will appeal particularly to buyers relocating from London or the South East.

Willand offers a genuine sense of community alongside everyday convenience, with a well-regarded primary school, local shop and recreational facilities. It provides a quieter, more grounded pace of life, without feeling isolated.

Connectivity is a key strength. The M5 (Junction 28) is just a few minutes away, while Tiverton Parkway station offers regular mainline services to London Paddington in approximately two hours, making travel to and from the capital both practical and reliable.

The property falls within the catchment area for Uffculme School, widely regarded as one of the top-performing state schools in the South West. Blundell’s School in nearby Tiverton provides a highly respected independent alternative.

Cullompton, close by, offers a range of day-to-day amenities including supermarkets, cafés and essential services, while Exeter, approximately 20 minutes to the south, provides a more comprehensive city offering with excellent shopping, dining and cultural facilities.

Beyond the practicalities, the setting delivers on lifestyle. Surrounded by open countryside, with Dartmoor National Park and the Devon coastline within easy reach, the area offers the space and access to the outdoors that many buyers are seeking when making the move from London.

For those looking to combine connectivity with a meaningful change in pace, Willand offers a compelling and well-balanced location.