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4 bedroom detached house for sale
Chestwood, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple
£700,000
Chestwood, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple
£700,000
Our Summary
- A mature detached residence which requires general modernisation, set in 4
- 48 acres of garden & pasture, including a potential building plot [subject to planning permission] situated adjacent to the Tarka Trail, down a 'no through' lane with lovely views over the River Taw and close to local amenities, schools & the Link Road
- The accommodation now requires general updating but is spacious, versatile and may suit dual occupation by parts of the same family
- Externally there is a DOUBLE GARAGE with extensive BALCONY above, offering scope for further extension subject to planning permission, ample parking, 2 DETACHED CHARACTER BUILDINGS including a SHIPPON/STABLE and a small BARN
- 48 acres, INCLUDING A POTENTIAL BUILDING PLOT subject to planning permission (described later)
- THERE MAY BE POTENTIAL TO CONVERT THE ROOF SPACE INTO ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION, SUBJECT TO A PURCHASER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PLANNING PERMISSION
- Outside - From the access lane/Tarka Trail the upper 5-bar gated access is over an extensive gravelled parking and turning area, lined with shrub and flower borders, with attractive retaining brick wall, leading to the DOUBLE INTEGRAL GARAGE with personal door, once again offering potential for conversion to additional accommodation, such as an annexe, subject to necessary planning permission being obtained
- Adjacent to the residence is an extensive PAVED TERRACE which runs virtually the length of the house, with central steps leading down the GARDEN AREAS, with a former fishpond and waterfall in need of some tlc
- Special Note - Planning potential – The owners have sought advice regarding planning potential and are advised that ‘the site lies within the settlement boundary of Bishops Tawton, which is a location into which development is preferred to be directed
Description
This mature detached residence, known as The Bridges, is situated in 4.48 acres of garden and pasture, including a potential building plot subject to planning permission. The property, which requires general modernization, is located down a 'no through' lane with lovely views over the River Taw and close to local amenities, schools, and the Link Road. The four-bedroom property features three reception rooms, including a spacious sitting room with patio doors leading to a sun balcony, and has a double garage with a balcony above. The property also includes two detached character buildings, a shippon/stable and a small barn, as well as formal gardens and a pasture field. With no upward chain and council tax band F, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable property with acreage, yet within easy access of Barnstaple.