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Let available date:
10/08/2026
Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Unfurnished
Council Tax:
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PROPERTY TYPE

Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Coastal Views
  • Kitchen/ Sitting Room
  • 2 Double Bedrooms
  • Small front garden & Parking
  • Available early August
  • 12+ months
  • One pet may be considered
  • Deposit £980
  • Council Tax Band B
  • Tenant Fees Apply

Description

A fantastically situated property overlooking the Instow coast. The property comprises in brief:- Front porch, dual aspect kitchen/ sitting room with appliances, hallway leading to two double bedrooms and bathroom. Small garden to front, use of orchards. Parking. EPC Band E. Tenant fees apply.

Accommodation To Include - Front door into

Entrance Hall - With area for coats. Glazed door leading into

Kitchen/ Sitting Room - 4.74 max x 4.28 max (15'6" max x 14'0" max) - Kitchen units to 1 ¼ sides. With fridge, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, electric oven and hob, Wall units to one side. Windows to front and rear. Carpets. Electric radiator. Door into

Hallway - Obscure window to rear. Electric radiator. Fitted carpet. Doors off to

Bedroom One - 3.23 x 2.88 (10'7" x 9'5") - Double bedroom with window to front. Electric radiator. Carpets.

Bedroom Two - 3.71 x 2.37 (12'2" x 7'9") - Double bedroom with window to front. Electric radiator. Carpets.

Bathroom - 2.70 max x 1.78 max (8'10" max x 5'10" max) - Panelled bath with electric shower over, W.C., wash hand basin. Door to airing cupboard with shelving.

Outside - Small garden to the front. Parking for 1/ 2 cars. CARPORT below and useful STORE. Light and power connected. Concrete flooring.

Services - Electric - Mains connected
Drainage - Mains connected
Water - Mains connected
Gas - N/A
Heating - Electric heating
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Superfast: Download 40 Mbps, Upload 8 Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Council tax band B

Situation - Sandpiper Cottage is situated on the fringe of the highly sought after coastal village of Instow in a fantastic elevated position, enjoying far reaching waterside views and ideally situated to walk to the beach, Tarka Trail and the amenities that Instow has to offer. The coastal village of Instow is highly desirable with popular sandy beach and the North Devon yacht club, where boats may be launched and moorings are available. This yacht club has a very good membership and more than 550 members sailing cruisers, day boats, power boats, catamarans and dinghies. Amenities at Instow include local shops with delicatessen, post office and café, hotel, primary school and a variety of pubs and restaurants. There is also a good range of transport opportunities via regular bus routes and the ferry to Appledore across the estuary. The port and market town of Bideford is about 3 ½ miles and offers a wider range of amenities, the sandy beach of Westward Ho! is a further few miles away and backs on to the Northam Burrows country park and Royal North Devon Golf Club. There is also access to the South West Coastal footpath which offers superb coastal walks and stunning vistas of the rugged coastline. The Regional centre of Barnstaple is about 6 miles and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. Secondary schools/colleges and further afield there are reputable private schools at West Buckland [about 25 minutes by car], with local pick up points as well as Blundells at Tiverton or Kingsley in Bideford. From Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road which, eventually leads through to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway in about 45 minutes. There is also access there to Tiverton parkway where London can be reached in just over 2 hours. North Devon's famous surfing beaches at Saunton [also with championship golf course], Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are 30/40 minutes , as is Exmoor.

Directions - Leaving Instow, in the direction of Barnstaple, after a short distance bear right sign posted Rectory Lane, which eventually leads up to the village primary school, continue on this road, pass Old Rectory Close on your left and take the next private drive on the left, shared by Cartlands and the neighbouring property beyond.

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Renters Rights Act - The first phase of the Renters Rights Act was implemented on the 1st May 2026.
The legislation introduced many reforms affecting how tenancies are conducted.
This includes the introduction of the month to month Assured Periodic Tenancy ending the fixed term agreement and the abolition of section 21 notices now utilising the amended Section 8 notice provisions plus other reforms.

For further information and guidance please contact our offices or visit our Renters Rights Hub at Stags.co.uk.

Lettings - The property is available to let on an assured periodic tenancy, unfurnished and is available the 3rd of August. RENT: £850.00 pcm exclusive of all charges. WATER & DRAINAGE - shared supply between Cartlands, Sandpiper and Lapwing. 33.33% of the bill per calendar month payable to the landlord. DEPOSIT: £980.00 returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). A minimum annual gross household income of £25,500.00 is required to be considered. References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
Pets may be considered at this property subject to a vetting application. No sharers or smokers.

Tenant Fees & Holding Deposit - This is to reserve a property and set off against the first month’s rent and deposit.
The Holding Deposit of £196.00 (equivalent of one weeks rent) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). For full details of all permitted Tenant Fees payable when renting a property through Stags please refer to the Scale of Tenant Fees available on Stags website, office or on request.

Tenant Protection - Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

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Instow
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: B
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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About Stags, Barnstaple

30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RP
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Stags estate and letting agents office in Barnstaple is in a high profile location, centrally situated close to Butcher's Row and the Pannier Market, and diagonally opposite the Queens Theatre. The office conducts the sale and letting of all town, village and country property and land throughout North Devon.

As the regional office, Barnstaple works closely with Stags' two other North Devon offices at Bideford and South Molton. The Barnstaple office covers an area from Instow to West Exmoor, and inland to meet the boundary of South Molton. This includes an extensive stretch of coastline, as well as the Taw and Torridge Estuaries, which keeps the firm's Waterside Property Department extremely busy. North Devon is a wonderful place to live, work and visit. It is special for its people, its culture and its beautiful environment - most of it is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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