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£1,250,000

Barton Cottage, Shillingford St George, Exeter, Devon, EX2

Land size
1.4 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Charming hamlet near Exeter
  • Characterful 4 bedroom cottage
  • Over 2,300 sq ft of stylish and versatile accommodation
  • Detached 2 bedroom holiday cottage
  • Exquisite grounds, set in 1.4 acres
  • Tree-lined drive with ample parking areas

Description

Set in a small rural hamlet surrounded by picturesque countryside, yet just 4 miles from the cathedral and university city of Exeter, Barton Cottage is a characterful country home brimming with charm and exquisite period features. Offering a unique and versatile layout, this impressive property extends to over 2,300 sq. ft of beautifully presented accommodation, showcasing an abundance of exposed beams and striking fireplaces.

In addition to the main residence, Barton Cottage benefits from a delightful, detached holiday cottage, thoughtfully designed as a self-contained rural retreat and providing an attractive source of income potential.

The principal residence is arranged with 4 bedrooms, together with a welcoming dual-aspect sitting room centred around an inset wood-burning stove. The country house-style kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully appointed, featuring a central island and traditional oil-fired Aga, while a generous boot room/utility provides practical support for rural living. A formal dining room with wood-burning stove, spacious entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor, and 2 bathrooms complete the accommodation within the main house.

The grounds extend to approximately 1.4 acres and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity, with patios ideal for al fresco dining, wildflower areas, mature trees, and a sweeping gravel driveway and courtyard area, providing ample parking for several vehicles.

The detached 2 bedroom holiday cottage is a wonderful addition to the property and offers an attractive income opportunity. Stylishly presented throughout, it provides well-appointed self-contained accommodation, ideal as a rural retreat for guests visiting the surrounding Exeter countryside.

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COUNCIL TAX: Band G
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Teignbridge District Council
SERVICES: Mains electricity and water
DRAINAGE: Private drainage
HEATING: Oil fired central heating
BROADBAND: Ultra-Fast Fibre
MOBILE SIGNAL: Good Coverage
LISTED: No
TENURE: Freehold
CONSERVATION AREA: No
FLOOD RISK: Very Low

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,726 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£892,857 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,935 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
61 D
70 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Matford Brook Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 16
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Free schools
  • Alphington Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    472
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ide Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    143
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kenn Church of England Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Thomas Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Matford Brook Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 16
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Free schools
  • West Exe School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Isca Academy2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    860
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Peter's Church of England Aided School3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,305
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thomas Hall School3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools

* 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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Alphington, Exeter0.9 miles
Lidl Marsh Barton Exeter, Exeter1.2 miles
Sainsburys Alphington Rd, Exeter1.4 miles

GP surgery

Ide Lane Surgery1 mile

Pharmacy

Alphington Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Opmh Franklyn Hospital1.8 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces165 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Marsh Barton1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Near Phone Box294 metres

Typical drive times

Topsham12 min · 4.6 miles
Chudleigh13 min · 8.5 miles
Teignmouth20 min · 13 miles
Exeter (city)11 min · 3.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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