Newport, Barnstaple
South West
£250,000
Listed on 19/09/2026
Listed on 19/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
TerracedArea
2174 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This unique opportunity presents a pair of Grade II listed period cottages, located in the desirable Newport area of Barnstaple. Both properties, numbered 4 and 4a, are in need of complete renovation, allowing potential buyers to personalize their spaces. Number 4 features three bedrooms, while Number 4a offers two bedrooms, each with access to a surprisingly generous rear garden that can be adapted for both homes. Off-road parking is available via rear gates.
The cottages are accessed through a shared front door and internal hallway, providing a rare chance to either maintain their current configuration or combine them into a substantial five-bedroom residence, subject to listed building consent. The location is highly convenient, with local amenities including schools, shops, and public transport just a short distance away. The property is being offered with no onward chain, making it an attractive prospect for cash buyers looking to invest in a renovation project.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £250,000, these two Grade II listed cottages are offered at about £115/sq ft, well below the local average of £272/sq ft. That makes the asking price a standout acquisition opportunity, while the pair of cottages, period features and fireplaces offer a substantial canvas: retain two homes or explore combining them into a five-bedroom house, subject to listed building consent. The generous rear garden, rear-lane access and parking add to the potential.
Key opportunities
- Choose whether to preserve the two-cottage arrangement or investigate combining the accommodation into a substantial five-bedroom home, subject to listed building consent.
- Rework the two kitchens and two bathrooms, renew tired finishes and make-good across the cottages to create a coherent interior.
- Improve the sizeable rear garden and reconsider the dilapidated rear structure, with rear-lane access and parking adding practical value.
Key risks
- The stripped-back scope across two Grade II listed cottages, with a £100,000–£180,000 works range, calls for a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Staining and damaged plaster are visible in places, and there is a crack and deterioration to the front elevation; the rear conservatory and outbuilding/car-port are also visibly deteriorated.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Barnstaple Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Barnstaple
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
3.9 miles
Train · Chapelton
Umberleigh Rail Station
5.8 miles
Train · Umberleigh
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
8.9 miles
Train · Kingford
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£1,021
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