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Guide price

£350,000

3 bed semi-detached house for sale
Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon EX32

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: E

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

Bond Oxborough Phillips - Barnstaple

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About this property

  • A grade II listed 16th century thatched cottage

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • Well-designed dual aspect Kitchen overlooking the rear garden

  • Cosy Living Room with wood burning stove

  • Dining Room & Shower Room

  • Front & rear gardens mainly laid to lawn

  • Driveway parking for 2 vehicles

  • Located within a peaceful hamlet with convenient access to amenities & beaches

  • No onward chain

  • Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate everything this exceptional cottage has to offer

A rare opportunity to acquire this truly captivating Grade II listed 16th-century thatched cottage located within a peaceful hamlet between the desirable villages of Bishops Tawton and Chittlehampton. Presented to the market for sale with no onward chain, this beautifully preserved 3 Bedroom home is rich in period detail and historic charm, offering both a comfortable full-time residence and a proven holiday let with frequent repeat bookings.

Set among a handful of character homes in a tranquil rural setting, the cottage enjoys scenic surroundings with convenient access to amenities and the acclaimed North Devon coastline, including Croyde, Woolacombe and Saunton beaches.

Inside, the home showcases a wealth of original features including exposed beams, a period oak screen and revealed stonework on the lower level.

The ground floor features a well-designed dual aspect Kitchen with fitted units, generous storage and space for a dishwasher and washing machine - all with views over the rear garden. A cosy Living Room centres around a wood burning stove - perfect for relaxed evenings, while the Dining Room offers a warm and welcoming space for entertaining. A sleek, modern 3-piece Shower Room completes the downstairs layout.

Upstairs, you'll find 3 comfortable Bedrooms, each thoughtfully laid out and enjoying countryside glimpses, along with useful hallway storage.

Externally, the property enjoys driveway parking for 2 vehicles. The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn. The west-facing rear garden is enclosed by mature hedging, offering a private, sun-filled retreat - ideal for outdoor dining or quiet relaxation.

Featured by Devon Live in December 2017 as the number one "Devon Home with Fantastic Fireplaces to Hang Your Christmas Stocking From", this unique home blends history, style and practicality in equal measure. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate everything this exceptional cottage has to offer.

Directions
Directions to this property can be easily found by using What3words:

From Barnstaple Town Centre, head west on the square towards Boutport Street. At the roundabout, take the third exit and stay on the A3125. Turn left onto the A361 and take the first exit at the next roundabout staying on the A361. Once you get to the Bishops Tawton roundabout, take the third exit onto Bishops Tawton Road. At Newbridge Cross, turn left and follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles until you reach the property on your left hand side.

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    C

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