We love a bit of history, so we've done some research and we also got in touch with The Heavitree Brewery PLC to find out more about The Old Cooperage site, where we have a lovely 3-bed barn conversion for sale...
Synonymous with brewing in Exeter, Heavitree Brewery can be traced back to 1790, its original site in Sivell Place.
Circa 1842, the brewery itself moved to the opposite side of Church Street and the Sivell Place site became a cooperage (where the coopers made the barrels).
The cooperage was (possibly part) altered around 1891 to provide stabling for the drays (a type of cart without fixed sides for carrying barrels and other heavy loads, pulled by horses) and it could be that the coopers relocated to the Church St premises at that time.
Heavitree Brewery was the last of many to cease beer production in Exeter in 1970, and is now an independent, family-owned tenanted and leased pub company, still based in Exeter.
We're not sure when the old cooperage became residential dwellings, but it is the only building remaining from the brewery's original business and we're thrilled to offer for sale no.1 The Old Cooperage, which you can see on the left of the drawing dated 1891, which has been kindly sent to us by The Heavitree Brewery PLC.
It's a lovely property and is on the market with a guide price of £425,000. Go to our listings page to see more of this historic, contemporary home, or call us on 01392 204800 to book your viewing appointment.
