Umberleigh is in the parishes of Chittlehampton and Atherington and is a pretty village set around an old three-arched bridge over the River Taw. Located in lush Devon countryside, Umberleigh is 6 miles south of Barnstaple and has a direct rail link to Barnstaple and Exeter.
As a guide to the prices of property for sale in Umberleigh and in the local villages, period and modern terraced houses and cottages offering three bedrooms are from £160,000. Traditional thatched, white-walled cottages, also with three bedrooms, are from £280,000, which is a typical asking price for modern detached houses offering four bedrooms. In the region of £350,000, estate agents in Umberleigh represent a superb choice of spacious period homes including double-fronted Victorian houses, slate-roofed and thatched cottages with up to 6 bedrooms, and charming houses built in the 20th century with large gardens. For the most prestigious houses, including substantial refurbished farmhouses, prices climb to £600,000.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Umberleigh, please contact Umberleigh estate agents for details of any flats that may be available and for all cottages and houses currently on the market.
Amenities for property in Umberleigh
Umberleigh and its neighbouring villages offer charming pubs set in sublime surroundings and a surprisingly good choice of local shops. The railway line between Barnstaple and Exeter is named after Tarka the Otter and the train journey offers fantastic views of the countryside. There is fishing in the River Taw, and for golf and other sporting activities, Highbullen Hotel & Countryclub is a few miles away in Chittlehamholt. South Molton Community College is a comprehensive school for children aged 11-16 and is served by nine contributory primary schools from surrounding villages including Umberleigh Community School.
Transport in Umberleigh
The railway station in Umberleigh offers a limited service to Exeter in 58mins and to Barnstaple in 10mins. By car, Umberleigh is on the A377 Barnstaple to Exeter road.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Umberleigh, which is covered by postcode EX37, you may also like to consider other towns and villages in Devon such as Great Torrington, South Molton, Chulmleigh, Bideford, and Braunton.
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