Huntsham, Tiverton
South West
£160,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached HouseArea
1487 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this detached Grade II listed former post office provides three bedrooms and approximately 1,487 sq ft of accommodation in the centre of Huntsham. The property is described as requiring modernisation and is set within the Huntsham Estate and conservation area. Its former commercial use and listed status are important considerations for prospective purchasers.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £160,000, this detached former village post office is priced at about £108/sq ft, well below the local average of £293/sq ft—a strong acquisition opportunity. The Grade II listed historic exterior, lead-patterned windows, off-street parking and generous three-bedroom layout give the project character, while dated finishes and visible wear across several rooms offer scope to refresh the interiors. The kitchen has staining and the bathroom has more pronounced worn, stained finishes, so both merit inspection as you plan the £40,000–£70,000 works. It is being sold by auction: bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
The numbers score well overall, with the low asking price and strong price-to-local-value comparison doing much of the work. The rural village setting and Grade II listing add character, though the listing notes standard broadband availability and the property’s historic status may shape how improvements are approached.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a strong discount to the local average asking price per square foot.
- Refresh the dated interiors, including the stained kitchen and worn bathroom finishes, within the stated £40,000–£70,000 renovation range.
- Make the most of the historic former-post-office character, lead-patterned windows, off-street parking and three-bedroom layout.
Key risks
- Visible staining and worn finishes in several rooms should be investigated to establish the right repair and redecoration scope.
- Grade II listing and conservation-area location may affect the approach to alterations; check requirements before planning changes.
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