Ottery St. Mary, Devon

Description

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a fully consented Paragraph 83 building plot in a truly secluded and picturesque East Devon setting. Designed by the award-winning Paul Humphries Architects, The Wier House has been thoughtfully created to sit in harmony with its surrounding landscape, combining striking contemporary architecture with the beauty and tranquillity of rural living.
Inspired by the local landscape and heritage of nearby Ottery St Mary, the proposed home has been carefully designed around the contours, views, and atmosphere of the site itself. The layout offers a unique “upside-down” arrangement, with private bedroom accommodation at ground floor level and stunning open-plan living spaces above, positioned to make the most of the far-reaching countryside and coastal views toward Rockbeare Hill.
Large areas of glazing flood the home with natural light, while natural materials including timber and lime-rendered walls create a warm and timeless feel throughout. A particularly distinctive feature of the design is the use of rainwater within the central courtyard, where cascading chains create a calming natural soundtrack and enhance the sense of peace and seclusion.

Situation

Perfectly positioned close to the historic market town of Ottery St Mary, Exeter Road offers exceptional connectivity to Exeter, the M5 motorway and A30, providing excellent links to London and the Home Counties. Mainline rail services are easily accessible from nearby stations, offering routes to both London Waterloo and Paddington.
Exeter Airport lies approximately five miles away, while regular bus services provide convenient access into Exeter and the surrounding area. Ottery St Mary itself offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities, including a Sainsbury’s supermarket, independent butcher, cafés and well-regarded schooling, including The King's School and West Hill Primary School, both highly regarded locally.
Exeter, located approximately six miles to the west, provides an extensive selection of shopping, dining, leisure and educational facilities and is consistently regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in the South West. The stunning coastlines at Sidmouth and Exmouth are also within easy reach, offering beautiful beaches and a wide range of watersports and coastal activities.
The property is ideally situated for access to St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, together with St Peter's Church of England Aided School and St Luke's Church of England School. Excellent transport connections, nearby supermarkets, Sowton Business Park, the Met Office and Exeter Airport further enhance the convenience of this highly accessible yet well-connected location.

Directions

From Exeter, proceed eastbound on the A30 for approximately 4 miles before taking the exit signposted for Ottery St. Mary. Carry on following signs to Ottery St Mary and continue straight over the following two roundabouts, joining Exeter Road. After approximately half a mile, take the left-hand turning and continue for around 250 metres, where the site will be found on the left-hand side.

Postcode for Sat Nav: EX11 1LE
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LANDSCAPING

The landscape design at Weir House has been carefully conceived to create a series of framed vistas across the surrounding countryside, extending southwards towards the distant hills and coastline. A network of landscaped pathways, meadow planting, orchards and water features combine to create both expansive open views and more intimate garden spaces. Sustainable design principles are central to the scheme, with rainwater harvesting, reflective pools, reed bed filtration systems and productive growing areas integrated throughout the grounds. Extensive woodland, wetland and meadow planting will further enhance biodiversity, creating a richly varied and ecologically sensitive setting for the house.

PLANNING

24/1278/FUL| Construction of a new dwelling and associated landscaping. The application was granted on appeal with the decision granted 05/11/2025

SERVICES

Buyers are to make their own enquiries with regards to service connections. It is known that the site will require a private wastewater treatment plant.

OFFERS

Offers are to be submitted for the freehold interest in the site.

AGENTS NOTE

Viewings are only to take place with the appointed agents, Wilkinson Grant. Several Mobile Networks currently show as available (02, Virgin, 3, Vodafone, EE)