Clapham, Exeter

Located on the edge of Exeter, Clapham is an attractive hamlet of mainly period houses and cottages. Set in a semi-rural position, the property is close to Haldon Forest where there are lovely walks and bike rides through Haldon Woods and good access onto the A380 and M5. The village of Kennford (which has a primary school and a village store/Post Office) is only 2.9 and nearby the village of Kenn has a beautiful church and a thriving pub, The Ley Arms.

Situation - Located on the edge of Exeter, Clapham is an attractive hamlet of mainly period houses and cottages. Set in a semi-rural position, the property is close to Haldon Forest where there are lovely walks and bike rides through Haldon Woods and good access onto the A380 and M5. The village of Kennford (which has a primary school and a village store/Post Office) is only 2.9 and nearby the village of Kenn has a beautiful church and a thriving pub, The Ley Arms. The cathedral and university city of Exeter is only 4 miles, which provides an extensive range of facilities befitting a centre of this importance. Also within easy reach is Exeter Racecourse, Teignmouth Golf Club and, of course, Dartmoor National Park.


Situated approximately four miles south-west of the Cathedral city of Exeter.

The charming hamlet of Clapham has a lovely semi-rural feel, being set amongst beautiful rolling countryside below Haldon Forest, with the forest park offering good walking and cycling trails.

Clapham offers an excellent position for commuting with fast access to the A38 Devon Expressway and the M5 motorway.

In Kennford, there is a well-regarded primary school, village hall/Post Office, a community centre and the well-known Seven Stars.

Description - A charming and spacious family home located in the heart of this pretty Hamlet. On the ground floor is a sitting room with a large wood burner in an inglenook fireplace and steps lead down to a second reception room/ground floor bedroom. There is a spacious kitchen/dining room fitting with a range of bespoke wood fronted units with a granite work top over and an oil fired Aga set in an attractive stone brick surround.
A beautiful, light conservatory spans the entire width of the cottage with the benefit of under floor heating with windows and door overlooking the garden creating a lovely place to sit. Additionally, a luxurious Sauna Room offers a retreat for relaxation.
On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms. the master with attractive ceiling beams and there are two bathrooms.

Outside, a secluded driveway leads to two single garages, and the meticulously landscaped south facing gardens extending to 0.63 acres, encompass a splendid heated swimming pool, perfect for leisurely afternoons in the sun and a barbecue area with pizza oven.

A recent highlight includes the re-thatching of the roof in 2022, ensuring the cottage's enduring charm and functionality.

Gardens - To the side of the house a secluded driveway provides ample parking and leads to two single garages. There are lovely landscaped gardens South facing gardens and extending to 0.63 acres, including a fantastic heated swimming pool, perfect for leisurely afternoons in the sun and a barbecue area with pizza oven.

Services - Council Tax - G
Heating - Oil fired central heating
Drainage - Sceptic tank shared with 5 other properties
Listed - Grade II Listed
Tenure - freehold
Broadband Speed - Ultrafast available - 1000 mbps download
Thatched in 2022

Directions - Leave Exeter crossing Exe Bridges and follow the signs to Alphington and the A30. Proceed into Alphington and take the third exit (straight ahead) at the roundabout. Pass the church on your left, continue onto Chudleigh road and then take the third turning at the next roundabout. Proceed up Shillingford Road, then upon entering Shillingford Abbot, proceed through the village into Shillingford St George and onto Clapham. On entering Clapham, turn right where the property can be found immediately on the left.