
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- An impressive 4 double bedroom detached house
- Attractive Neo-Georgian design
- Exceptionally spacious accommodation
- Landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 1.75 acres
- Running stream and ornamental lake
- Close to Exmoor National Park
- Four en suite double bedrooms
- Double garage + parking for several vehicles
Description
Set in the picturesque village of Kentisbury Ford, less than a mile from the western boundary of Exmoor National Park, Kentisbury House is an elegant Neo-Georgian detached residence standing in beautifully landscaped grounds of approximately 1.75 acres.
Built in 1976 by a local builder for his own occupation, this immaculate property offers generously proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. Highlights include a grand reception hall, dual aspect living room with fireplace, formal dining room with French doors to the terrace, and a well-appointed modern kitchen/breakfast room with central island and integrated appliances with views over the grounds. A utility/laundry room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to four spacious double bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite, all benefiting from en-suite facilities.
The property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached double garage.
The grounds comprise expansive lawns, sun terraces, a stream, ornamental lake, and a private area of woodland, creating a peaceful haven for wildlife.
Combining timeless architecture, generous living space and an exceptional rural setting, Kentisbury House represents a rare opportunity in one of North Devon’s most sought-after locations.
Traditional Auction Information
For Sale by Public Auction to be held at The Barnstaple Hotel, Barnstaple on Friday 6th March 2026.
Registration from 2pm. For auction pack and registration please contact Webbers on: email:
Please note: This property is for sale by traditional auction.
This means that exchange will occur on the day of the auction (provided the sellers reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at this price.
Pricing Information: The Guide Price amount specified is an indication of the seller’s minimum expectation. It is not necessarily the amount at which the property will sell.
The property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the property will not be sold) which we expect will be set no more than 10% above the Guide Price amount.
Webbers shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in the fees stated on these sales particulars or in any other marketing.
Buyers should check the contents of the legal pack and special conditions for accurate information on fees.
Where there is a conflict between information and any fees stated in the particulars and the contents of the legal pack, the contents of the legal pack shall prevail.
Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Buildings Transaction Tax may also apply in some circumstances.
Buyers Premium & Other Charges: The winning buyer is charged a sum of £3,000 inc. VAT.
This is retained by Webbers as a contribution towards auction costs.
Upon completion, the Buyer shall pay to the Seller the costs of the local search at £XX (TBC) and the water search at £XXX (TBC) inc. VAT, as well as a 10% deposit towards the full amount of the property at the point of exchanging contracts upon winning the auction.
From Barnstaple take the A39 north signposted Lynton and Lynmouth. At Kentisbury Ford, where the A39 turns sharp right, bear left and immediately left again. The drive to Kentisbury House is located on your right hand side. Marked with a Webbers Auction board.
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Entrance Hall
Living Room
7.32m x 4.2m
Kitchen/Diner
7.32m x 3.76m
Dining Room
6.38m x 3.58m
Laundry Room
6.58m x 3.5m
First Floor
Bedroom 1
7.32m x 3.96m
En Suite Bathroom
Bedroom 2
7.32m x 3.53m
En Suite Shower Room
Bedroom 3
4.85m x 3.53m
En Suite Shower Room
Bedroom 4
3.53m x 3.1m
En Suite Bathroom
Double Garage
6.05m x 5.49m
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Shared septic tank drainage
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent
Council Tax Band
F - North Devon District Council
Agents Note
The property possesses a septic tank, which is shared with next door and has not been surveyed to confirm if it is compliant with modern regulations.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- 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
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Webbers Property Services, Barnstaple on 01271 443477.
*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a Guide Price or a range of Guide Prices. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.
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