5 bed bungalow for sale

Church Road, Whimple, Exeter EX5

We are delighted to offer this spacious and versatile five-bedroom detached property, set on 0.6 of an acre with a south-westerly aspect, on the edge of the popular village of Whimple. Ideal for multi-generational living, the property also presents excellent income potential.

Included in the sale is a well-established, 5-star-rated boarding cattery with 20 pens, currently operated by the owners. The cattery generates a regular and growing income — further details are available on request.
The accommodation is both spacious and flexible, making it ideal for a variety of living arrangements. It comprises a porch/utility room, a well-equipped kitchen with a range of wall and base units, worktop surfaces, an electric oven and hob, and an oil-fired aga, which provides heating, hot water, and cooking. The kitchen features tiled flooring throughout. The main lounge/dining room is a generous space with a wood burner and leads into a bright conservatory, also with tiled flooring. A family bathroom and the main bedroom—complete with built-in wardrobes—are also located on the ground floor. Both the main bedroom and the lounge/dining room benefit from attractive bay windows overlooking the garden. In addition to the aga, the property has electric heating, including night storage heaters, for use if required. A second kitchen is also located on the ground floor and features its own entrance and staircase to a first-floor bedroom and shower room. This area was previously occupied by a family member and is currently used for visiting friends and relatives. It could easily be incorporated back into the main house by removing a stud partition.
Accessed via a staircase from the lounge/dining room, the first floor offers two further bedrooms—one with an en-suite—and a spacious study, fully equipped for home working and enjoying views over the garden.

In addition, there is a self-contained ground-floor annexe with its own entrance, comprising a kitchen, shower room, and bedroom. The annexe is currently let and generating income. It is separately rated for council tax but could also be reintegrated into the main house if desired.
The property is owned by the current owners on a residential mortgage.

Outside
The property is set within large, well-maintained gardens, accessed via a five-bar gate and a driveway that leads down to the house. It offers ample parking, two detached garages, and a caravan port. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs, while side access leads to a generous rear garden.
The rear garden features a patio area and is beautifully stocked with an abundance of shrubs and fruit trees, as well as a shed and greenhouse. The property benefits from private drainage, and the well-established boarding cattery is also located in the rear garden.

Location
Whimple is a charming and well-connected village nestled in the heart of East Devon. Known for its peaceful rural setting and strong sense of community, Whimple offers the perfect balance between countryside living and modern convenience. Surrounded by rolling farmland, the village is rich in history and character, with a picturesque church, traditional thatched cottages, and two local pubs, The Thirsty Farmer and The New Fountain Inn.
The village benefits from excellent transport links, with its own railway station providing direct services to Exeter and London Waterloo, making it ideal for commuters. The nearby A30 also offers easy access to the M5 and Exeter International Airport.
Whimple is home to a well-regarded primary school and a range of local amenities, including a post office, village shop, and community hall. The surrounding area offers a wealth of walking and cycling routes, and the nearby market towns of Ottery St Mary and Honiton, along with the city of Exeter, provide further shopping, dining, and leisure opportunities.