The Bungalow

A delightfully located country bungalow with level land and extensive buildings, totalling 3.22 acres. EPC: D. Council Tax: D. Freehold.

Situation - The property is situated in an attractive rural location on Stoke Hill, just 2 miles north from the edge of Exeter and 3 miles from the centre of this fine Cathedral and University city. It is 1 mile from Poltimore, though the nearest facilities are in the suburb of Pinhoe. To the north is the National Trust owned Killerton House and beyond, the town of Cullompton, where there is access to the M5, (Junction 28), though Junction 29 is beyond Pinhoe.

Description - This country bungalow allows purchasers to put their own stamp on it by way of the landscaping of the grounds and/or apply for an extension to the property to create a larger dwelling. It enjoys an attractive south-facing location, set back from the lane and is surrounded by farmland and woodland on all sides.

A concreted wheelchair access leads up to the front door with hall with vinyl floor and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. The sitting room is double aspect whilst the kitchen/dining room faces south and has a range of oak fronted cupboards and drawers under marble-effect worktops with 1½ bowl sink unit. Ceramic hob, Arrow electric oven with hood over. Utility room with Grant oil-fired boiler and door to outside. Access into the attached single garage. There are two double bedrooms at the rear, both looking out to the land. Shower room with disabled shower area, pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC.

Outside - The property has an area of chipping drive and level land surrounding, providing the opportunity for landscaping to create more formal gardens and lawns etc.

Land And Buildings - The land lies to the east and is mainly of grass, at the far end of which are the extensive range of buildings that were erected in the mid-20th century. They have their own separate vehicular access through steel sheeted gates. The buildings are somewhat dilapidated and are a mix of concrete block, corrugated iron or asbestos and part of timber or steel frame. They offer a wealth of opportunities for possible re-development and/or equestrian purposes, subject to the necessary consents. Pole barn for hay with adjoining stock building. Enclosed store and former dairy. Lockable store. Former piggeries now used for tack room and 7 loose boxes. Beyond, is the yard with a pair of open-fronted stock barns, a covered yard, 2-bay hay barn and 4 open-fronted stock buildings with open yard to front. 2-Bay pole barn.

The total property amounts to 3.23 acres.

Services - Mains water. Private drainage. Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating.

Planning - The property was built in 1996 with an Agricultural Occupancy Restriction. However on 11th July 2022 a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development was granted for the use of The Bungalow as a dwellinghouse with no agricultural tie restriction, use class C3. (Reference: 22/0510/CPE).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags on

Directions - On the north side of Exeter proceed out through Stoke Hill and continue out of the city for a couple of miles. At Stoke Post Cross take the 2nd right, signposted Poltimore and Killerton (not the first right signposted Pinhoe). Continue on this road for just under 1 mile whereupon the property is on the left, just after the driveway to Huxham Wood Farm.



Marketed by: Stags, Exeter