# 5 bedroom bungalow for sale (EX37 9AU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | GREENWAYS, UMBERLEIGH, HIGH BICKINGTON, DEVON EX37 9AU | | Price | £500,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 163 m² | | Last sold | £525,000 Mar 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,376/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,523 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9040-2285-2290-2992-6225) ## 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 What 3 Words Location - ///lectured.blankets.sunset Property Reference #RS0280 VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE Council Tax Band: E (Torridge District Council) Tenure: Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556641) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556642) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556643) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556644) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556645) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556646) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556647) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556648) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556649) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556650) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556651) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556652) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556653) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556654) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556655) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556656) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556657) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556658) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556659) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556660) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556661) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556662) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556663) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129620846/556664) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/129620846/556665) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/129620846/556666) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | GREENWAYS, HIGH BICKINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX37 9AU | £525,000 | 16/03/2023 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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 | | OAKLEIGH HOUSE, CHITTLEHAMPTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9RN | £935,000 | 17/10/2023 | Detached | | MEADOW HOUSE, BURRINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9LA | £1,055,000 | 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 | | CREMORNE, BURRINGTON, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9JW | £383,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached | | BLAKEWELL, UMBERLEIGH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX37 9AJ | £500,000 | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £577,875 (4 Detached, EX37, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Torridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £708/mo - **Realistic:** £787/mo - **Optimistic:** £866/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £78,700 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,067/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.4% - **10y growth:** 116.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Torridge; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 13.9% - **10y growth (index):** 33% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)