Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon, EX17
- Land size
- 1.6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6
Description
A substantial and versatile rural home set in approx. 1.6 acres, with far-reaching views, extensive accommodation over four floors, and an excellent outbuilding.
DISTANCES
A377 3.5 MILES
Crediton 6.2 miles
Exeter 13 miles
SUMMARY
- Detached rural home
- Flexible accommodation of over 4,300 sq ft
- Self-contained lower ground floor apartment
- Triple aspect sitting room
- Sociable Kitchen/dining room
- Further three bedrooms all en suite
- Study
- Extensive outbuilding with a workshop
- Mature gardens and grounds extending to about 1.6 acres
- Delightful rural location
LOCATION
Butcombe lies about two miles from the popular village of Morchard Bishop, a classic Devon village with a strong community spirit. Amenities include a primary school, community-run shop and post office, and the well-regarded London Inn pub. The nearby town of Crediton offers a wider range of services including supermarkets, cafes, schools, and a railway station with regular connections to Exeter and beyond. Surrounded by the rolling hills, wooded valleys, and rich agricultural landscape of Mid Devon, Butcombe offers a rare combination of seclusion, space, and accessibility—ideal for those seeking an exceptional lifestyle home with scope to adapt to a variety of needs.
THE PROPERTY
Butcombe is a beautifully presented and substantial detached rural home, completed in 2006 as an individually designed build, and offering over 4,300 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over four floors. Tucked away amidst the unspoilt rolling farmland of Mid Devon, Butcombe enjoys panoramic views and a wonderful sense of privacy, all while being within easy reach of the thriving village of Morchard Bishop and the market town of Crediton.
Approached via a quiet private lane, a gated brick entrance opens onto a gated, gravelled drive providing generous parking for numerous vehicles. A large double garage with high clearance and electric door is ideal for housing a motorhome or larger vehicles and includes a rear workshop. The property benefits from three-phase electricity, allowing for further expansion or the installation of an EV charger if desired.
ACCOMMODATION
Inside is presented to a superb standard, with flexible and spacious accommodation perfectly suited to family life, home working or multi-generational living. Of particular note is the lower ground floor, which enjoys plenty of natural light and a private entrance, kitchen/living area, and an en suite bedroom - ideal as a self-contained annexe, guest suite or for Airbnb use. The main entrance leads into a welcoming hallway, with a shower room/WC nearby. The principal reception room is triple-aspect and filled with natural light, featuring a wood burning stove and views over the surrounding gardens. jackson-stops.co.uk The impressive kitchen/dining room was designed and fitted by Country Kitchens, featuring a striking Red Rayburn, polished granite work surfaces, and a full range of integrated appliances. This sociable and functional space flows into a delightful garden room to the rear, with a charming outlook overlooking the gardens.
Upstairs on the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. The principal suite benefits from both a bath and a separate shower. The top floor provides a further bedroom or home office and useful eaves storage.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.6 acres and have been thoughtfully landscaped to maximise both beauty, nature and functionality. The level lawns are interspersed with mature planting and hedging, creating a sense of space and privacy. Timber boardwalks lead to the main entrance, offering a unique approach and doubling as charming seating terraces - ideal for enjoying the summer sunshine and garden views.
There is a discreetly positioned polytunnel for those interested in productive gardening, alongside composting areas and custom-built micro-mesh aviaries suitable for chickens or ducks. A wildlife pond lies within view of the property, adding both visual appeal and biodiversity to the grounds by attracting birds and native wildlife throughout the seasons.
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: EX17 6RX
What3words: ///bandstand.pull.lawyer
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Private water and electricity. Private drainage via a treatment plant. Oil central heating
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Coiuncil Council Tax:
Band F EPC rating: E
Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office:
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,666 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Restrictions
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Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
17 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Copplestone Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 138
- Type
- Foundation school
- Sandford School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Community school
- St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School3.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Anglican/Church of England
- Landscore Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 276
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth's4.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chulmleigh Community College8.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thomas Hall School10 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 438
- Type
- Free schools
- Tiverton High School11 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St James School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 985
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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