Stibb Cross, Torrington, Devon, EX38
South West
£255,000
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
904 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stibb Cross is offered with no onward chain and has scope for updating. The ground floor includes a kitchen with fitted units and space for an electric cooker, a separate dining room with a fireplace, a small sun room and a front sitting room with a stone fireplace. A side porch provides storage and houses the oil-fired boiler.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bath and shower over, basin and WC. The property has mains electricity, water and drainage, with oil-fired central heating, and an EPC rating of E.
Outside, there is an enclosed lawned front garden, a substantial driveway with space for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage with two bays. A planted area beside the drive includes the oil tank. The accommodation and outbuildings offer scope for improvement, subject to inspection and any necessary checks.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a light, liveable project with a clear canvas for a cosmetic refresh: the photographed interiors are clean and usable, but older carpets and finishes leave room to make the home your own. The generous paved parking and detached double garage are standout practical assets, alongside flexible living space and a manageable garden.
At £255,000, the asking price is about 6% above the local £/sqf average, and purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks. The fundamentals are good, but the price and softer project economics hold back the overall opportunity.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older carpets and decorative finishes to give the photographed living spaces a more contemporary feel.
- The detached double garage offers useful scope for parking, storage or workshop use.
- Make the most of the flexible living areas and tidy or adjust the lawn and planted borders.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
11.7 miles
Train · Chapelton
Umberleigh Rail Station
12.5 miles
Train · Umberleigh
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
12.9 miles
Train · Kingford
Barnstaple Rail Station
13.5 miles
Train · Barnstaple
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Based on a loan of £191,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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