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Parkham Ash, Bideford

South West

£575,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This four-bedroom Grade II listed detached farmhouse is set in the rural hamlet of Parkham Ash, within established gardens of just over half an acre. The 17th-century house retains exposed beams, deep window reveals and traditional timber doors, with two reception rooms arranged around substantial fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. The kitchen has cream cabinetry, contrasting worktops and a central island, alongside a utility/pantry and ground-floor cloakroom. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, and three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A second staircase connects the kitchen with bedroom four, which also links to bedroom three. Outside, lawns, mature planting, hedging, stone walls and a paved seating terrace form several garden areas. An adjoining barn is currently accessed externally and used for storage; across the yard, the property's portion of a barn includes a garden room and garage, with a boiler room and two storage sheds. Any change or development of the barn, including a possible connection to the house, would require the relevant consents. The property has oil-fired central heating, a private septic tank, and mains electricity and water. Parkham village has a primary school and pub, while Bideford provides a wider range of shops and services. The North Devon coast and South West Coast Path are also within reach. The listed status and the barn's potential make this a property where any refurbishment or adaptation would need careful investigation and appropriate approvals.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This Grade II listed farmhouse offers a characterful canvas rather than a major overhaul: exposed beams, substantial fireplaces and traditional stonework sit alongside a usable but dated kitchen, older bathroom fittings and worn timber floors in places. The established gardens, with mature trees, lawns and several seating areas, are a standout; selective cosmetic updates could refresh the interiors while retaining the period feel. The externally accessed barn adds scope to explore, subject to consents and verification.

The WHOTS score is 51/100 (D), a weaker overall opportunity, with the price and economics not fully assessable rather than judged poor: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The light refurbishment range is £5,000–£12,000. A fine crack above a fireplace and weathered-looking exterior material merit closer inspection; the available views do not establish structural failure.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but apparently usable kitchen, bathroom fittings and selected interior finishes while preserving the beams, fireplaces and other period features.
  • Make the most of the maintained gardens, including mature planting, lawns and multiple seating areas.
  • Explore the externally accessed barn's potential, subject to necessary consents and verification.

Key risks

  • Have the fine crack above a fireplace and the weathered-looking exterior wall material inspected more closely.

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