The Old Rectory, EX5 2AG

The Old Rectory is a 355 m² / 3,821 sq ft detached home in Whimple. It sold for £630,000 in August 2005. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,096k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,069k to £1,484k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£630,000 on Aug 2005
Internal area
355 square metres (3,821 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,774 per square metre (£165 per square foot) in Aug 2005. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,088 per square metre (£287 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2005 £630,000 £1,775 £1,096,395 £3,088

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 355 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,096,395. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Whimple are now selling for between £3,010 and £4,180 per square metre (£279 and £388 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 355 m², this implies a valuation between £1,069,000 and £1,484,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2025 25/0229/TCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Old Rectory Sowton Exeter
Description:
Fir: fell.
Planning ref:
September 2015 15/1437/LBC
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Old Rectory Sowton Exete
Description:
Construction of single storey infill extension to existing courtyard; installation of solar PV panels to roof on north-west range; internal and external alterations including relocation of staircase, creation of new opening, re-roofing of north west block and creation of new staircase
EPC Inspections
Summary:
07 October 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
FiT application
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
355 sqm (3,821 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Frequently asked questions

The Old Rectory is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,096,395.
  • Based on an internal area of 355 m² and recent prices in Whimple, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,069,000 to £1,484,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, The Old Rectory last sold for £630,000 in August 2005.

HouseMetric shows The Old Rectory as 355 m² (3,821 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 5 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 07 October 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, The Old Rectory was in council tax band G. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

The Old Rectory is in postcode EX5 2AG, in Whimple. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for EX5 2AG or analysis of the Whimple property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.