GREENWAYS
UMBERLEIGH, HIGH BICKINGTON, DEVON EX37 9AU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
163 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£525,000 Mar 2023
Price per m²
£3,067/m²
Local average
£577,875 (-13.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,453 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- 5 Bed Detached Bungalow
- 0.64 of an Acre
- Countryside Views
- Block of former stables
- 360 Virtual Tour Available
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Greenways occupies an impressive, elevated position with far reaching views overlooking the Taw Valley, located just 0.3 of a mile from the A377 and 1 mile from the popular village of High Bickington. This rural yet extremely accessible property comprises a detached remodelled and enlarged bungalow which provides further potential and formerly suited dual occupancy use. The property is approached from the country lane via a private gated entrance which leads to a large driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Adjoining the property are lawned gardens, a range of former stabling and a useful former camping site with facilities. In all, Greenways extends to about 0.64 acres.
Enjoying lots of natural light with views over the gardens and countryside beyond, the accommodation, comprises; a spacious open plan living/dining room containing a woodburning stove with back boiler, patio doors from the dining area and a further opening into the kitchen. The kitchen leads to a useful extension providing a utility room with WC and rear entrance. The larger extension provides five double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room.
For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.
Please Note: The original part of Greenways was originally constructed as a Woolaway property (non-traditional construction). The bungalow has undergone extensive renovation/enlargement and we understand that the original walls have been re-rendered with extensions to either side in conventional block cavity construction. A standard residential mortgage has been obtained on the property.
Further information is available upon request.
THE GARDENS
A private entrance drive provides ample parking and turning with access to the detached timber garden store. This leads to the useful former stable range providing five enclosures currently used as storage. Adjoining the rear of the property is a paved enclosed patio area with lawned gardens wrapping around the rear of the property which gently rises up the hillside enjoying super far reaching views across the River Taw and Taw Valley.
In all, Greenways extends to about 0.64 acres.
THE AREA
The property is located in an extremely accessible position just 0.3 of a mile from the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road.
The popular village of High Bickington is just 1 mile distant and boasts an excellent and well stocked village shop, a post office, doctors' surgery, two public houses, pre/primary school, a historic church, chapel, community centre & woodland together with a playing field offering cricket and football clubs. Whilst rurally situated, High Bickington provides thriving community with easy access.
South Molton, Great Torrington & Barnstaple provide a wide range of everyday facilities, services, shops and public houses together with primary and secondary schooling.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage to a private system. Woodburning stove with back boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system.
Torridge District Council - Band E (approx. £2,622 per annum)
EPC - D
Tenure - Freehold
DIRECTIONS
From Umberleigh on the A377 continue in the direction of Exeter and follow the road for approximately 1.2 miles and at Pound Lane End turn right on to Pound Lane. Continue along this lane towards High Bickington and the entrance to Greenways is on the right hand side.
DIGITAL MEDIA LINKS
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Property Reference #RS0280
VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE
Council Tax Band: E (Torridge District Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Listed by
South Molton
Michael Adey Property
Reference: 129620846
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 15/11/2022
Current heating cost: £1,376/year
Potential heating cost: £1,379/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,523
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £525,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEERLEAP, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9AS | £452,500 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| HILL BROW, CHITTLEHAMHOLT, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9NS | £936,550 | 28/07/2025 | Detached |
| WITHERHILL GRANARY THE SHIPPEN, HIGH BICKINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX37 9BQ | £425,000 | 03/07/2025 | Detached |
| PEAR TREE COTTAGE, HIGH BICKINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9BT | £497,450 | 27/06/2025 | Detached |
| THE MULBERRIES, CHITTLEHAMHOLT, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9PD | £605,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| WEEK COTTAGE, HIGH BICKINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9BW | £625,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 FAIRWAYS DRIVE, HIGH BICKINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX37 9BY | £370,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| WARKLEIGH COTTAGE, WARKLEIGH, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9DQ | £370,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| MEADOW HOUSE, BURRINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9LA | £1,055,000 | 17/10/2023 | Detached |
| OAKLEIGH HOUSE, CHITTLEHAMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9RN | £935,000 | 17/10/2023 | Detached |
| HIGHER WOODA, KINGS NYMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9SR | £487,500 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| FOREST PARK LODGES 5, HIGH BICKINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX37 9BN | £99,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| ASHCROFT, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9AS | £415,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
| MOES HOUSE, CHITTLEHAMHOLT, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9PA | £175,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached |
| WEST END COTTAGE, CHITTLEHAMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9PU | £134,000 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| BRAY LODGE, CHITTLEHAMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9RE | £400,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| HUNTERS MOON, KINGS NYMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9TS | £650,000 | 07/12/2022 | Detached |
| BLAKEWELL, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9AJ | £500,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| CREMORNE, BURRINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9JW | £383,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| OAKLEIGH HOUSE, CHITTLEHAMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9RN | £880,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £519,750 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torridge. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Torridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torridge.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | Umberleigh | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Portsmouth Arms | 1.9 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 5.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Dennington Hill | 5.2 miles |
| Shop | Greenman Cider | 5.4 miles |
| Shop | Neals | 6.3 miles |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 8.5 miles |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 10.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2021 |
| Umberleigh Primary Academy | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 4 Oct 2011 |
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