Clifton Cottage, Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1TA
About Clifton Cottage
Clifton Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Exeter (EX4 1TA). It has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (around 3078 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.
At 286 m² the property is well over the postcode median (126 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £884,000 sits 108.5% above the 2013 sale of £424,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 32.8% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Energy performance
Clifton Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
A tree works application was refused at Clifton Cottage in 2024.
- Apr 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
Horse chestnut tree: Crown lift over the lawn area to 3.5 metres clearance over ground level. Reasons - to create lighter conditions for the grass to grow. Max diameter cut size of 75mm. Removal of second and third order growth only
- Agent
- Exe Tree Care Ltd
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/0220/TPO
- Mar 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
G1 - Oak intertwined with Sycamore (northernmost group in the tree line) - Reduce the crown of the Oak tree by 30-40% (approximately 3 metres), and reshape to leave a balanced form. Topping cut of 6 inches diameter, and lateral pruning cuts of 4 inch. Remove the deadwood. Reduce the sycamore tree to balance with the Oak tree. Reasons - The Oak is suffering from dieback in the upper crown. It is inconclusive whether this is due to local conditions (ie lack of nutrients/exposed roots due to position on Devon bank), but a reduction in it's size may invigour the tree and promote new growth. The Sycamore is suppressed due to its proximity to other trees, and would be exposed to wind forces after pruning the Oak. So a reduction in size is also recommended. T2 - Sycamore (immediately adjacent and south in the tree line) - Reduce in height by 4 metres, and reshape to leave a balanced form. 4-5 inch topping cut, and 2-3 inch lateral pruning cuts. Reasons - Significant decay in the lower stem at 2-3 feet high. After hammer testing the area of decay, it is possible that approx 60% of decay could exist centrally. Therefore I would recommend a reduction in size to help reduce the risk of failure at the point of decay. Please accept the above as the Consultancy report provided by Hywel Davies (Exe Tree Care Ltd)
- Agent
- Exe Tree Care Ltd
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/0044/TPO
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Clifton Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£884,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£424,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 November 2013Most recent
£424,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX4 1TA: £625,000 (2025–2022).
Everything we know about Clifton Cottage, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Barley Lane homes
On price per m², Clifton Cottage runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,483
Street avg £3,110
Floor Area
286 m²
Street avg 146 m²
Habitable Rooms
10 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.7 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Croft Chase — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Bowhill Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB