Sold STC Bungalow

GREENWAYS

UMBERLEIGH, HIGH BICKINGTON, DEVON EX37 9AU

5 beds 2 baths 1,755 sq ft Listed 30 Nov 2022 (-1275d)

£500,000

Guide Price

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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

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 17.4%
10y growth 116.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torridge. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -2.2%
5y (index) 13.9%
10y (index) 33%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Torridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £708/mo
Realistic £787/mo
Optimistic £866/mo

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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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.16%
Max investor price (0.8%) £98,375
Target investor price (1%) £78,700
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).