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Guide Price£1,500,000

Higher Radway Farm, Bishopsteignton, Teignmouth, Devon

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Elevated position with far-reaching views over the Teign Estuary, sea, and Dartmoor
  • 1950s farmhouse with scope for full refurbishment
  • Option to either renovate or rebuild, offering flexibility to buyers
  • Set in approximately 5 acres of gently sloping land with more (or less) land available by negotiation
  • Private and peaceful setting above the sought-after village of Bishopsteignton
  • Excellent access to Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, and Exeter
  • Close to beaches, Dartmoor National Park, and major transport links

Description

Set high above the Teign Estuary in an outstanding elevated position, Higher Radway Farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to refurbish or reimagine a substantial family home with some of the most captivating views in South Devon. Offered with approximately 5 acres of land (more or less available by negotiation), this is a flexible proposition for those seeking privacy, scenery, and potential.

The Property
Originally constructed in 1956, the farmhouse currently extends to 2184 sq ft and features a generous layout ideal for updating.
Accommodation includes:
Entrance hall
Kitchen and utility room
Dining room
Sitting room
Garden room
Five bedrooms
Family bathroom and shower room

The property is perfect for refurbishment throughout and would make a wonderful spacious home with spectacular views. Although not essential, the new owner could utilise the approved planning permission to demolish and rebuild. Please contact us for more information.

Outside
The property is being offered with around 5 acres of grounds, however should a buyer wish to have more or indeed less, then the seller is more than happy to discuss. As well as garden around the property, there is also an outdoor swimming pool. From its elevated setting, you'll enjoy panoramic, uninterrupted views from the open sea at Teignmouth, along the Teign Estuary, and up towards Dartmoor. There is also planning permission in place to create a new private access driveway, enhancing privacy and accessibility.

Location
The property occupies a superb position above the Teign Estuary, providing unique panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. It is conveniently located just 1 mile from Bishopsteignton—a friendly village offering a primary school and a welcoming community atmosphere— The picturesque village of Shaldon is on the opposite side of the estuary and around 3 miles away. Shaldon exudes coastal charm with its independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and a scenic sandy beach. Teignmouth is also nearby, offering a range of amenities, sea and estuary beaches, and a traditional pier. The market town of Newton Abbot is also easily accessible. Exeter, with its rich heritage and extensive amenities, is easily accessible in around 20 minutes. Higher Radway Farm enjoys excellent transport links, including the A380 dual carriageway with direct access to the M5 motorway and convenient railway connections from Newton Abbot to London Paddington in around 2.5 hours, meaning Higher Radway Farm is an ideal location for those needing good communication links whilst enjoying a private setting with countryside, estuary and sea views.

Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Band G (£4106.10 for 2025-2026)
Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Services: mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, and oil-fired central heating.
Flood Risk: Yearly risk of flooding, Very Low - according to the government flood risk check service.
Broadband Availability: Ultrafast available with speeds up to 1000MBPS (according to Offcom Broadband Checker)
Mobile Phone Reception: Limited to Likely indoors on all carriers. Likely outside on all carriers (according to Offcom Broadband Checker)
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents By Design – Telephone 01392 982952 or via email at [email protected]
EPC: Band D

Distances
Teignmouth – 2 miles
Newton Abbot – 6 miles
Exeter – 15 miles
Bristol – 85 miles

Leisure / International Travel
Teignmouth Golf Course – 1 mile
Torquay Marina – 8 miles
Dartmoor National Park – 10 miles
Exeter Airport – 20 miles
Plymouth Ferryport – 40 miles

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: By Design is supervised by HMRC for compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. All buyers will be required to complete digital identification checks at a cost of £25 including VAT per person. Proof of funds and source of funds checks will also be required once an offer has been received.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 517 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£300,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £96,528 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

EPC Rating: D

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
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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
Private 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

27 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

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

  • Bishopsteignton School758 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    157
    Type
    Community school
  • Teignmouth Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    134
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Hazeldown School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    403
    Type
    Community school
  • Rydon Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    748
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Teign School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,111
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Devon UTC3.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    University technical college
  • Newton Abbot College3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,108
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Coombeshead Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    870
    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

Morrisons Teignmouth, Teignmouth1.4 miles
Spar - Teignmouth, Teignmouth1.7 miles
Tesco Teignmouth Bitton Rd Express, Teignmouth1.9 miles

GP surgery

Kingsteignton Medical Practice2.3 miles

Pharmacy

Wellbeing Pharmacy539 metres

Hospital

Teignmouth Hospital1.7 miles

Green space

Play Space644 metres

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

Teignmouth Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Garage583 metres

Typical drive times

Dawlish14 min · 5.3 miles
Teignmouth10 min · 3.5 miles
Newton Abbot10 min · 4.9 miles
Exeter (city)25 min · 14 miles
Kingsteignton8 min · 3.4 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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