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Woodtown, Alverdiscott Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

22

BATHROOMS

15

SIZE

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Freehold

Key features

  • An Impressive Art Deco residence set within 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens and mature woodlandl edge of town location
  • Gated driveway with impressive stone pillars and electric wrought iron gates, creating an elegant sense of arrival
  • Expansive and flexible accommodation arranged over 3 floors, including a self-contained apartment and staff areas
  • Ideal for multi-generational living, potential to create a boutique hotel, various business opportunities for Cattery, Kennels (subject to p/p) HMO, holiday apartments or a care facility (truncated)
  • Substantial parking provision with a large turning circle and space for numerous vehicles
  • Beautifully maintained gardens with tranquil woodland delivering seclusion and privacy with an array of mature specimen trees
  • Several outbuildings and a static workshop, offering scope for ancillary use or further development (STPP)
  • Offering fantastic scope to modernise and improve - providing a blank canvas for a wide range of visionary buyers
  • A rare opportunity to acquire a period property with exceptional character property with development potential

Description

Set within approximately 3.5 acres of beautifully landscaped level gardens and private woodland, this impressive residence offers an unparalleled opportunity in a truly idyllic setting. Located just outside the highly desirable market town of Bideford, on the eastern banks of the River Torridge, the property enjoys both privacy and convenience, with the North Devon coast and countryside on its doorstep.

With this abundance of accommodation, currently offering 22-26 bedrooms, and previously operating as a care home, the property could lend itself to a wide variety of potential uses. Whilst the property requires modernisation and updating throughout, this in turn offers the potential purchasers the opportunity to create various opportunities. Whether envisioned as a grand multi-generational family home, a luxury holiday retreat, boutique guest house, HMO investment, or reinstated care facility, the possibilities here are as expansive as the grounds themselves. In addition, for those thinking outside the box, you could create a fantastic cattery or kennels (subject to necessary planning consents). The configuration of the interior spaces offers remarkable adaptability..

Woodtown Park is rich in history and full of character. Originally owned in the early 19th century by George Grierson, the King’s Printer, who dedicated the estate to farming and cattle breeding. The property later became home to the Right Honourable Henry Joy, Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer. In 1896, Woodtown Park began a new chapter as the site of a preparatory school founded by Reverend Walter A. Hill. In recent years, it has been modernised and most recently served as a care home, but now awaits a new owner ready to develop it further and leave their own mark on this storied estate.

Accommodation:
The property offers versatile and well-appointed accommodation arranged over 3 floors, incorporating a mix of bedrooms, office spaces, living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens. Its flexible layout is suited to a range of residential or commercial uses, making it ideal for multi-purpose occupation or potential reconfiguration to suit specific needs.

Grounds & Outbuildings
Approached via an impressive sweeping driveway with electric gated entrance, the property is framed by generous lawns and natural woodland, with an abundance of mature trees.

The landscaped gardens extend to approximately 3.5 acres , blending level lawned areas, mature trees, and natural woodland to create a peaceful and private setting. The grounds host several outbuildings, including a static unit formerly used as a workshop, all offering potential for a range of ancillary or leisure uses. (subject to p/p)

Once restored this property will provide a sense of grandeur and the sheer scale of the site make this a truly exceptional offering.

AGENTS NOTE - There is the possibility of further land available by separate negotiation.

NB: There is a current non-domestic EPC on the property that expires November 2025 and is currently rated at C - 59.
From Bideford Quay proceed over the Old Bridge towards East the Water. Turn left at the mini roundabout onto Barnstaple Street heading towards Instow. After a short distance turn right into Manteo Way and proceed up the hill past Tesco store. At the top at the next mini roundabout turn left onto Alverdiscott Road. Continue for approximately a mile and the entrance to the driveway will be seen on the right- hand side with a for sale board displayed.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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About Fine & Country, Bideford

57 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JW

At Fine & Country, we offer a refreshing approach to selling exclusive homes, combining individual flair and attention to detail with the expertise of local estate agents to create a strong international network, with powerful marketing capabilities.

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