Hammetts Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32
South West
£400,000Guide Price
Listed on 14/08/2026
Listed on 14/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
BungalowArea
1816 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This four-bedroom detached bungalow in Bishops Tawton, North Devon, presents a unique opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a substantial renovation project. Set on approximately 4.13 acres, the property features a generous paddock, a separate garden area, and a double garage, offering versatility and ample outdoor space. While the bungalow requires considerable refurbishment throughout, it serves as an excellent canvas for those ready to undertake design and restoration work tailored to their vision. Located in a peaceful rural setting with stunning countryside views, this property is just a short distance from Barnstaple town centre and essential amenities. Ideal for developers or those with ambitious plans for transformation, this offering combines the allure of rural living with significant investment potential.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached four-bedroom bungalow is a substantial rural project, with a large plot of around 4.13 acres, a paddock and a double garage giving it a distinctive canvas to reshape. The guide price of £400,000 works out at about £220/sqf, below the local average of £272/sqf, making the guide attractive on a price-per-square-foot basis. Bidding can take the hammer price above the guide, so that value is not guaranteed at the eventual sale price.
The interior needs a heavy, multi-room programme: finishes are worn, with wall staining or damage in several rooms, and the kitchen and bathrooms are dated. The garden and access paths also need clearance and upkeep. The exterior appears intact in the supplied views, with no obvious major roof failure. The score reflects the strong guide-price value and excellent fundamentals, balanced against the scale of the work and moderate economics.
Key opportunities
- Use the bungalow’s single-storey layout and four-bedroom configuration as the starting point for a considered redesign and full interior transformation.
- The substantial plot, separate garden, sloping paddock and double garage give the project unusual outdoor space and practical versatility.
- The living room’s exposed timber beams and log burner offer character to retain or build around as the interior is renewed.
Key risks
- Worn and stripped-back finishes, wall staining or damage across several rooms, and dated fittings make this a heavy full-interior programme; plan for a longer, more involved job than a cosmetic refresh.
- Visible staining and damaged wall surfaces need investigation to establish their cause and the extent of making-good required.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Barnstaple Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Barnstaple
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Chapelton
Umberleigh Rail Station
5.3 miles
Train · Umberleigh
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
8.4 miles
Train · Kingford
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