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Back Lane, Sandford, EX17

Land size
1.46 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Description

An elegant and spacious family home with glorious views set within generous grounds, benefiting from a swimming pool and paddock. Offering the serenity of rural life with the convenience of local amenities and transport connections.

KEY FEATURES

Character, Space and Elegance

This impressive Grade II Listed residence exudes charm at every turn with high ornate ceilings, sash windows, elegant fireplaces, and generous proportions. The accommodation of over 4,400 sq ft is thoughtfully arranged to balance great entertaining spaces with comfortable everyday living.

The main house comprises:

• A pillared entrance leading to a central hallway with ornate staircase

• South-facing sitting and dining rooms with wood-burning stoves and rural views

• A charming library with fitted bookcases

• Spacious kitchen/breakfast room featuring an Aga, central island, and modern units

• Utility room, cloakroom with WC, and glazed rear porch

• Four generous first-floor bedrooms, including a principal suite with ensuite shower room

• A large family bathroom

• Cellar and large attic

To the eastern wing, an integral annexe offers ideal multi-generational living or guest accommodation. It includes:

• A ground floor reception room with staircase to the first floor

• Ground-floor WC and rear hallway with access to the courtyard and pool

• First-floor double bedroom, family bathroom, and a versatile office/second bedroom

Idyllic Grounds & Outdoor Living

Set within approximately 1.46 acres, the grounds of Park House are as captivating as the home itself. A gently sloping south-facing lawn leads to a paddock and mature trees, framed by panoramic views of the Devon landscape.

To the side, a large lawn is bordered by established planting and further mature trees, creating a peaceful sanctuary. Behind the house, a cobbled courtyard provides ample parking, as well as a shed, greenhouse and steps rising to a generous swimming pool, complete with diving board and pump shed—ideal for both relaxation and recreation.

Area information

Nestled within Sandford, Park House offers the benefits of rural life with easy access to amenities and opportunities. Sandford is a vibrant village, with a warm community spirit, a primary school, pre-school, two public houses, a parish church, a village shop and post office, and a garage.

The nearby market town of Crediton (1.5 miles) extends further day-to-day conveniences, including a mainline train station offering swift access to Exeter and beyond. The cathedral city of Exeter is just 10 miles away, with acclaimed schools, cultural institutions, exceptional shopping and dining, and direct rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo. Exeter International Airport lies to the east, providing effortless travel further afield.

INFORMATION

Services

• Mains water, electricity and drainage

• Oil-fired central heating

• Swimming pool heated via air-source heat pump

Key Information

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Council Tax Band: G

Total Plot Size: Approx. 1.46 acres

A Rare Opportunity

Park House presents a unique opportunity to acquire a property of distinction in a setting of rare tranquillity. Ideal for families seeking country living with connectivity, or buyers looking to embrace the lifestyle of a Devon village without compromise on space, charm or views.

SELLER INSIGHT

From the moment we arrived, Park House felt like a true family home.

With its high ceilings, perfect for grand Christmas trees and generous rooms, it has always been a place where generations could come together. Big family gatherings, summer garden parties, and quiet winter evenings by the fire, it’s a house that holds memories and makes space for new ones.

There’s room for everything and everyone—whether you’re hosting, working from home (the broadband has supported us all!), or simply enjoying the views. The kids spent endless hours in the swimming pool, attic, and playhouse, while we made the most of the big garden for growing vegetables and fruit, keeping chickens, and watching wildlife.

The parking easily holds 12 or more cars, which made it so easy when family and friends came to stay. Day to day, it’s been a peaceful, grounded place to live, nestled in a proper community. Just a two-minute walk takes you to the village shop with post office and a pub. The primary school is excellent, and secondary options nearby gave us plenty of choice.

For practical needs and entertainment, Crediton’s High Street offers everything from shops and cafés to a vibrant arts centre, library, and bookshop. Exeter is an easy hop away by train—there’s even free parking at Crediton station—and Dartmoor, Exmoor, and the coast are all within easy reach for weekends and walks straight from the front door.”


EPC Rating: D

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-17

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,696 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£616,438 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £188,999 / 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
57 D
77 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
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
Parking Available
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 · available to 42% of premises

Suitable for

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

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

  • Sandford School155 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    74
    Type
    Community school
  • Landscore Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Community school
  • Hayward's Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    403
    Type
    Community school
  • Copplestone Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Queen Elizabeth's1.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,096
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thomas Hall School6.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools
  • St James School8.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    985
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Exe School8.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Luke's Church of England School9.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    870
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

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

Tesco Crediton Express, Crediton1.3 miles
Spar High Street, Crediton, Crediton1.3 miles
Lidl Commercial Road, Crediton1.5 miles

GP surgery

Redlands Primary Care2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.3 miles

Hospital

Crediton Hospital1.3 miles

Green space

Play Space96 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

Crediton Rail Station1.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Square132 metres

Typical drive times

Crediton5 min · 1.7 miles
Tiverton21 min · 13 miles
North Tawton24 min · 13 miles
Exeter (city)23 min · 9.6 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

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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