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Guide Price£895,000

Sandford, Crediton

Land size
4.96 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • 5-bedroom spacious farmhouse with 2-bedroom annexe
  • Range of attractive stone barns with planning permission for conversion to 2 dwellings
  • Private location with views across the Devon countryside
  • Set in approximately 4.96 acres (2.01 hectares)
  • Additional land and agricultural buildings available, see Welland Down Farm

Description

Lot 1 - A well positioned spacious 5-bedroom farmhouse with additional 2-bedroom annexe, traditional stone barns with full planning permission for conversion to 2 dwellings all set in approximately 4.96 acres (2.01 hectares)

Introduction - Occupying a peaceful and private location, Welland Down Farm is a secluded small farm offering potential for agricultural, equestrian, environmental, or rural enterprise use, subject to any necessary consents. Centred around a character farmhouse and range of buildings, the property provides versatile accommodation to suit a variety of lifestyle and business opportunities.

The farmhouse has spacious accommodation offering flexibility with 4/5 bedrooms in the main farmhouse and an additional 2 bedrooms in the separate annexe with its own parking, access, garden, kitchen and living areas. This provides the possibility for multigenerational living or the potential for additional income through letting or holiday rentals (subject to planning). Adjacent to the farmhouse and gardens is a courtyard surrounded by two stone barns and a timber frame car port. These barns have full planning permission for conversion to two dwellings presenting further opportunities for additional family space or income.

In addition to the courtyard is a further stone barn situated on the access lane with full planning permission for conversion to a one-bedroom dwelling. Below this is a range of larger modern agricultural sheds which until recently were utilised for livestock housing and storage of fodder and equipment.

The farmstead is set in the heart of the land which provides space and countryside views all around. The productive arable and pasture land surrounds the farmstead and is fully accessible via the owned access track. The woodland runs along the southern boundary of the property and though it is a young woodland it boasts potential amenity and environmental value.

Situation - Welland Down Farm is situated between the rural villages of Sandford and Kennerleigh, providing access to village shops, post office, public houses, primary school, church and village hall. Wider facilities can be found approximately 4 miles south in the market town of Crediton, offering further primary schools, secondary schools, leisure facilities, supermarkets, local butchers, pharmacies, cafes and public houses. Surrounding Crediton are a number of popular garden centres and farm shops.

The farm is conveniently located 5 miles from the A377 running from Barnstaple to Exeter City. Both provide a wide range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities. Exeter provides two mainline railway stations (London Paddington 2 hours 10 minutes and Waterloo 3 hours 15 minutes). Exeter also benefits from an International Airport located to the east of the city.

The town of Tiverton is located 13.7 miles northeast with a wide range of facilities including independent Blundells School and access to the M5 and North Devon Link Road.

Lot 1 - Farmhouse, Barns And Paddock - The farmhouse is a detached 4/5 bedroom home with additional 2 bedroom self-contained annexe. It benefits from well apportioned rooms throughout. Downstairs, there is a large kitchen boasting oil fired rayburn, a spacious living room with wood burner and stone surround as well as walk in chiller room, second reception room/bedroom, utility room, boot room and bathroom. The first floor has three double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms. On the second floor, within the eaves, is the master suite, with large bedroom, built in wardrobes and an en-suite which boasts a separate bath, shower and bidet.

The farmhouse annexe benefits from a separate entrance, parking area and garden. With conservatory, living room with wood burner, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it is the perfect self-contained unit or presents an opportunity to further expand the ground floor of the farmhouse.

Combined, the farmhouse and annexe offer the opportunity for flexible living with the option of 6/7 bedrooms being perfect for multigenerational living or the potential for a holiday let, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Outside, there is covered parking and storage available in the adjacent courtyard. In addition, there are two barns with full planning permission granted for conversion into a 2-bedroom dwelling and a 3-bedroom dwelling. Planning reference: 23/01504/FULL.
Lot 1 also includes a good-sized south facing garden, an old orchard at approximately 0.42 acres plus an additional 2.20 acre paddock.

Agricultural Schemes - There are existing Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements in place. Please ask the agent for more details.

Tenure And Possession - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Public And Private Rights Of Way - The farm is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or particulars of sale or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries of the ownership thereof. The vendor will retain a right to run an underground electric cable under lot 4, please speak to the agent for further information.
We are not aware of any public rights of way crossing the farm.

Services - Private water via borehole
Mains electric plus solar panels on Farmhouse
Private drainage
Oil central heating to house
Gas central heating to annexe

Directions - What3words locations
Lot 1: ///hoops.flight.climber
Lot 2: ///extremely.passenger.scrolled
Lot 3: ///expectant.garage.wage
Lot 4: ///cattle.planet.verve
Lot 5: ///signed.internet.altitude
Lot 6: ///canyons.army.spellings

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with sole selling agents Symonds & Sampson. For further information please contact Sarah Vere or Paul Heard at the Tiverton Office on .

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-07-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,667 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£180,444 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £194,826 / 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
48 E
75 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
Private Supply
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
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 71% of premises

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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE None NoneO2 None NoneThree None NoneVodafone None None

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

  • Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sandford School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    74
    Type
    Community school
  • Copplestone Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Landscore Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Community school
  • Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Queen Elizabeth's3.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,096
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chulmleigh Community College9.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thomas Hall School9.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Free schools
  • Tiverton High School9.7 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St James School11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    985
    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

Tesco Crediton Express, Crediton3.9 miles
Spar High Street, Crediton, Crediton4 miles
Lidl Commercial Road, Crediton4.1 miles

GP surgery

Redlands Primary Care4.7 miles

Pharmacy

Boots3.9 miles

Hospital

Crediton Hospital3.7 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

Copplestone Rail Station3.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Crediton14 min · 4.7 miles
Tiverton30 min · 17 miles
North Tawton33 min · 16 miles
Exeter (city)32 min · 13 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.

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