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Guide Price£190,000

Higher Ashton, Exeter

Land size
3.3 acres
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
  • Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
  • Buyers fees apply
  • APPROXIMATELY 3.3 ACRES OF LAND
  • RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A SUBSTANTIAL WOODLAND PLOT
  • FORMER RESIDENTIAL DWELLING POSITIONED CENTRALLY ON THE SITE
  • SEVERAL EXISTING STORAGE SHEDS
  • POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT TO NECESSARY CONSENTS

Description

SUMMARY
A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 3.3 acres of woodland and open land in a unique setting on the edge of Higher Ashton, adjoining Haldon Belvedere and offering exciting potential subject to the necessary planning permissions.

DESCRIPTION
Occupying a truly unique and secluded position on the edge of Higher Ashton, this rare opportunity presents the chance to acquire approximately 3.3 acres of land comprising a mixture of woodland and open lawned areas.
The plot was previously home to a residential property positioned centrally within the site and also benefits from a number of existing storage sheds. Surrounded by mature woodland, the land offers a private and peaceful setting with an abundance of natural beauty and potential.
Positioned adjacent to the iconic Haldon Belvedere, the site enjoys a highly desirable location with excellent access to the surrounding countryside while remaining within easy reach of Exeter.
Access is gained via a private gated entrance, with a parking space situated outside the plot.
This is a fantastic opportunity for purchasers seeking a restoration, redevelopment, or land project, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents. Opportunities of this nature are rarely available, and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate both the setting and the potential on offer.

Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

Agents Notes
Access is over a private lane and parking is on the grounds.

Utilities are not connected.

There is a public right of way over the access lane.

The property is non-standard construction: part brick, part timber.

Sold as seen.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
B
Date Posted
2026-06-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,680 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£57,576 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £187,989 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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
Front Garden, Rear 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

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

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

  • Doddiscombsleigh Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Kenn Church of England Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Christow Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ide Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    143
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Matford Brook Academy3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 16
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Free schools

Secondary

  • Matford Brook Academy3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 16
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Free schools
  • West Exe School3.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Isca Academy4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    860
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Thomas Hall School5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools
  • St Peter's Church of England Aided School6.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,305
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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, Exeter3.5 miles
Morrisons Daily Exeter, Exeter3.6 miles
Lidl Marsh Barton Exeter, Exeter3.7 miles

GP surgery

Ide Lane Surgery3.5 miles

Pharmacy

Alphington Pharmacy3.5 miles

Hospital

Opmh Franklyn Hospital3.9 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Marsh Barton4.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Haldon Belvedere225 metres

Typical drive times

Topsham20 min · 8.7 miles
Chudleigh13 min · 5.7 miles
Bovey Tracey20 min · 9.9 miles
Exeter (city)16 min · 6.3 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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