The Old Clay Pits, Tews Lane, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

Potters Wood is an exciting brand new development in a unique setting surrouded by areas of woodland, with ponds and attractive walkways. With phase 1 now complete, phase 2 comprises just five 2 and 3 bedroom homes approached via its own long private driveway, creating an exclusive small and select cul-de-sac enclave.

This unique project is pioneered by local developers FLF Developments, whose thoughtful and well-planned approach has created a collection of imaginative, carefully designed homes suited to modern living. Finished to a high standard throughout, these stylish properties combine contemporary design with energy efficiency, reduced maintenance and the potential for lower running costs, making them an excellent choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, retirees, small families and buy-to-let investors alike.

With the cost of running a home now an important consideration for many buyers, every detail at Potters Wood has been designed with comfort, efficiency and everyday practicality in mind.

PLOT 5 - 2 BEDROOM END-TERRACED HOME

With accommodation arranged over two floors amounting to approximately 79m² (850ft²) and attractive brick elevations under a natural slate roof and antracite double glazed windows. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, handy cloakroom/wc and a bright and airy, spacious 31ft long open plan living/dining room and a stylish fitted kitchen. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Being offered with a very generous, high-quality specification, the homes will have a choice of two different kitchen styles, both in a range of colours, with one presenting a more traditional look whilst the other provides a more contemporary facade. Additionally, the kitchens come complete with quartz work surfaces, something you are unlikely to find in other similar style properties, and furthermore, there are integrated appliances including an oven, induction hob and extractor canopy, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The bathrooms afford a sleek and stylish finish, with a shower over the bath and there will be a choice of contemporary white or oak internal doors. Your choice of carpets and LVT flooring allows a fully finished turn-key ready home allowing for a quick and easy moving in process. (PLEASE NOTE: Choices will be dependent on build state at the time of reservation).

Each home will benefit from solar PV panels to help supplement the electricity supply, air source heat pump central heating, double-glazed windows and doors, and EV charging points. Built to the very latest high-spec building regulations, the homes offer improved energy performance, greater thermal efficiency and a level of comfort designed to meet the expectations of today’s buyers — setting them apart from many properties built to previous standards. On completion, for peace of mind, each home is issued with a 10-year structural warranty.

There are all the facilities you need here, each home will benefit from two allocated parking spaces and good-sized gardens with the long access driveway providing privacy and exclusivity. One of the most distinctive features of Potters Wood is its setting within a wider landscape extending to approximately 17 acres, much of which is intended to remain as attractive green amenity space. As the wider development progresses, proposals include wooded walkways meandering through the grounds and alongside the large ponds, creating a wonderful natural environment for walking, running, exercising and enjoying time outdoors. These areas are still being progressed in consultation with the local authority and are not yet available for general access, but they have the potential to provide residents with an exceptional amount of neighbouring green space and a feature rarely found within a modern new homes development.

With phase 1 now complete, comprising two high-quality 4 bedroom detached homes, construction is well underway on these next five new homes with antiipated completion times for the end of 2026/early 2027. As mentioned above, whilst construction is taking place, buyers will have the potential to have an input into some of the internal finishes, from the developers range, to elements such as the kitchen doors and work surfaces, tiling, and floor coverings. Having the chance to personalise parts of your new home is always an exciting part of the buying experience.

Potters Wood is a small and select development, likely to eventually comprise around just 15 homes, adding to that sense of community, but not on the much larger scale of other developments in and around the area.

Location & Lifestyle

Set within the popular Roundswell area on the western side of Barnstaple, this new homes development offers the ideal balance of everyday convenience, countryside access and wider North Devon lifestyle. The setting places residents within an established residential neighbourhood, close to local green space, playing fields and community amenities, while remaining exceptionally well connected for work, shopping, schools and leisure.

For commuters and those needing to travel further afield, the location is a major advantage. Roundswell provides straightforward access onto the A361 North Devon Link Road, the principal route connecting Barnstaple with the M5 at Junction 27, and onwards to Exeter, Taunton, Bristol and the wider motorway network. The A361/A39 route is also the key strategic link for northern Devon and northern Cornwall, with the A39 Atlantic Highway continuing west towards Bideford, Bude and Cornwall.

Day-to-day convenience is excellent. Roundswell Retail Park and the surrounding business park are close by, offering a strong mix of big-name retailers, supermarkets and food outlets. Occupiers at Roundswell Retail Park include Aldi, Home Bargains, Dunelm, Sports Direct, McDonald’s and Costa, with further retail and supermarket choice nearby, including Sainsbury’s and Lidl in the wider Roundswell/Barnstaple area.

Barnstaple town centre is also within easy reach, approximately 2 miles from Roundswell, making it convenient for shopping, socialising, work and public transport. As North Devon’s principal town, Barnstaple offers a lively mix of high street names, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants, bars, cultural venues and historic attractions. Highlights include the Pannier Market, Butchers’ Row, the Queen’s Theatre, the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, and a wide choice of places to eat and meet friends.

The area is well suited to families, professionals and downsizers alike. For younger families, there are local schools in and around Roundswell and Sticklepath, including Roundswell Community Primary Academy on Clay Pitts Road, which serves children from nursery age through to 11. Older students benefit from Barnstaple’s wider education provision, including Petroc’s North Devon Campus, located on Old Sticklepath Hill, with easy road links from the A361 and town centre.

Leisure and wellbeing are also close at hand. Barnstaple’s Tarka Leisure Centre provides a broad range of facilities including swimming pools, gym, exercise studios, sports hall, indoor tennis, football facilities and family-friendly amenities, offering something for all ages and activity levels. The nearby Tarka Trail and River Taw add further opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.

One of the great lifestyle advantages of living here is the ease of access to North Devon’s coast and countryside. From Roundswell, residents are well placed for weekend trips to some of the region’s best-loved beaches, including Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolacombe, Putsborough and Westward Ho! — ideal for surfing, dog walks, family beach days and sunset strolls. Woolacombe is especially known for its three miles of golden sand, while Croyde and Saunton are renowned for surfing and wide open coastal scenery.

For those who love exploring further inland, Exmoor National Park is also within comfortable reach, bringing dramatic moorland, wooded valleys, riverside walks, wildlife and traditional villages into everyday weekend territory. This combination of strong local amenities, excellent road links, access to education and proximity to coast and countryside makes Potters Wood a highly appealing place to put down roots in North Devon.

TENURE: Freehold

COUNCIL TAX: To be assessed

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE CHARGE: There will be a site service charge that each house will pay annually. More details to follow in due course. This is likely to be between £200 and £300 per house per annum.

WARRANTY: The homes will be provided with a 10-year ICW structural warranty. Purchasers will also have the benefit of the ICW Consumer Code for New Homes, which applies to homes covered by an ICW new home warranty.

RESERVATIONS:
A reservation agreement will need to be entered into and signed by the buyer on the agreement of the sale and a reservation fee of £500 is to be paid at that point. The reservation fee forms part of the final purchase price for the new home and is refundable in the event of the buyer withdrawing from the purchase, minus any justifiable legal and administrative costs accrued by the seller up to the point of withdrawal.

The reservation agreement and the reservation fee are subject to terms as set out in the ICW Consumer Code. Copies of those documents are saved in Reapit Letters.
Directions to the Development from Barnstaple Town Centre

Cross the River Taw via Longbridge and then at the roundabout take the right-hand exit onto the A3125, passing the Retail Park (including ASDA and Next) on the right.

At the main roundabout, take the second exit (straight on), sign posted (A3125) Sticklepath & Bickington.

Continue to follow the road to the top of the hill and at the mini roundabout take the second exit (straight on) and continue to follow the road for approximately 1/2 a mile to the next larger (Cedars) roundabout. At this roundabout take the first exit (A3125) signposted Torrington/Taunton/ Exeter/Bideford and continue down the hill for a further 1/3rd of a mile to the next roundabout. Take the third exit from here onto Old Bideford Road (signposted Holmacott/Eastleigh)

Continue into the residential area following the road for just under 1/2 a mile and at the next roundabout take the third exit onto Tews Lane. Follow the road for a further 275m where the entrance to the development will be found on the left-hand side, immediately after the Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields and directly opposite the turning to Swallow Field.