Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32
South West
£260,000
Listed on 01/10/2026
Listed on 01/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
BungalowArea
958 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Barnstaple has single-storey accommodation, wraparound gardens, driveway parking and a single garage. The property is described as needing updating and modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to refresh the interiors and make changes to suit their needs.
The living room has a feature fireplace and a large window overlooking the garden. The galley-style kitchen has wall and base units, work surfaces, a stainless-steel sink, space for freestanding appliances and a breakfast bar, with a serving hatch to the living room. There are two double bedrooms and a third room that could also be used as an office or hobby room. A shower room completes the accommodation.
The bungalow occupies a substantial corner plot with gardens around the property, including an area used for keeping chickens. The grounds could be redesigned, and the plot may offer scope to extend, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. A private driveway provides off-road parking for approximately two vehicles and leads to the garage.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The standout is the generous corner plot: this detached three-bedroom bungalow has wraparound gardens, driveway parking and a garage, with scope to refresh the outdoor space and potentially explore an extension subject to permissions. Inside, the work is mainly a light, personalisation project—updating dated décor and flooring, including the usable galley kitchen—while the exterior and garden look maintained and no obvious major roof or structural issues show in the photos.
At £260,000, the asking price is broadly in line with local value per square foot and fractionally below the local average, so it is reasonable rather than a standout bargain. The overall D reflects the limited margin against current local average value once the renovation midpoint is included, despite the appealing plot and manageable scope.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor and flooring to give the living room and bedrooms a more contemporary feel.
- Update the functional galley kitchen as part of a light, tailored modernisation.
- Make more of the wraparound corner plot and explore extension potential, subject to planning permissions and consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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