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Guide Price£725,000

Silver Hill, High Bickington

Land size
5.13 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • 360 Virtual Tour Available
  • 4 Bed Detached Bungalow
  • Stunning Position with Panoramic Views
  • Picturesque Taw Valley
  • Tremendous Potential
  • 2026 Planning For Large Extension
  • Land in all, about 5.13 acres
  • 1.2 Miles From The Village

Description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Silver Hill occupies a truly outstanding elevated position enjoying dramatic panoramic views across the picturesque Taw Valley. Located half a mile from the A377 and just over a mile from the popular village of High Bickington, this rural property package represents a unique opportunity to acquire a superb detached bungalow which undoubtedly provides tremendous potential. The current vendors have remodelled and refurbished the accommodation together with obtaining planning consent for a large extension to the rear taking full advantage of the surrounding countryside.

The property is approached from the country lane via a private gated entrance which leads to a large driveway, garage and store. A spur from the initial drive leads to a separate parking area and to a superb timber cabin which may cater for a variety of uses, currently a salon. Adjoining the property are six pasture paddock enclosures and in all, Silver Hill extends to about 5.13 acres.

Enjoying lots of natural light with views over the gardens, land and countryside beyond, the accommodation, comprises; a welcoming entrance hallway, a spacious living room, large open-large kitchen/dining room, opening into a conservatory, four good sized bedrooms, family bathroom, inner hall and cloakroom. Contained within the western paddock is a useful field shelter.

Planning consent was granted in July 2026 for a large extension to the rear elevation for a vast open plan kitchen/living space, separate utility/boot room and to include remodelling the existing accommodation ro provide a master bedroom with dressing and en-suite and home office. Details and floorplans are contained within these particulars.

Torridge Planning Link: Full Planning Info. For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.

THE GARDENS & LAND

A long private driveway leads to large turning point with ample parking space and provides access to the detached block built single garage. Adjoining the entrance driveway is an enclosed paddock extending to about 0.4 of an acre, the current vendors have constructed a useful cabin, ideal for a home business with a separate entrance and parking.

To the south side of Silver Hill is a large garden laid mainly to lawn and a large decking area enjoying those wonderful views. The larger pasture paddock adjoins the south and west side of the property extending to about 4.2 acres and contains a useful field shelter and store, currently divided into six enclosures.

In all, Silver Hill extends to about 5.13 acres.

THE AREA

The property is located in an extremely accessible position just 0.5 of a mile from the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road.

The popular village of High Bickington is just over 1 mile distant and boasts an excellent and well stocked village shop, a post office, doctors' surgery, two public houses, pre/primary school, a historic church, chapel, community centre & woodland together with a playing field offering cricket and football clubs. Whilst rurally situated, High Bickington provides thriving community with easy access.
South Molton, Great Torrington & Barnstaple provide a wide range of everyday facilities, services, shops and public houses together with primary and secondary schooling.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage to a private system. Oil fired boiler providing the domestic hot water and central heating.

North Devon Council - Band E (approx. £3,180 per annum)

EPC - E

Torridge District Council - Planning Application and details

Tenure - Freehold

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DIRECTIONS

From Umberleigh on the A377 continue in the direction of Exeter and follow the road for approximately 1.8 miles and at Weirmarsh Cross turn right (unsigned lane). Continue along this lane towards High Bickington for 0.6 of a mile and the white gated entrance to Silver Hill will be seen on the left hand side.

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VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

COPYRIGHT © 2026 MICHAEL ADEY PROPERTY

Council Tax Band: E (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Garage, Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Oil
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic Tank

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-10-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 472 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£141,326 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £101,147 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

EPC Rating: E

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

Property Brochure

Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

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

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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy1.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Umberleigh Primary Academy2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kings Nympton Community Primary School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    17
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Filleigh Community Primary School5.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School5.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Chulmleigh Community College5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Molton Community College6.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    656
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Great Torrington School7.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    863
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School7.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College9.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    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.

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

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar Church Street, Dolton6.3 miles
Spar - South Molton, South Molton6.6 miles
Sainsburys South Molton, South Molton6.7 miles

GP surgery

Wallingbrook Health Centre5.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots6.6 miles

Hospital

South Molton Hospital6.4 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

Portsmouth Arms Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Shelter1.3 miles

Typical drive times

Barnstaple19 min · 10 miles
North Tawton28 min · 17 miles
South Molton18 min · 9.7 miles
Exeter (city)54 min · 31 miles
Great Torrington20 min · 10 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very 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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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