Chingswell Street, Bideford, Devon
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Professional offices with approved residential consent
- Prior Approval for conversion to a three-bedroom townhouse
- Full Planning Permission for detached two-bedroom dwelling
- Prominent town centre location
- Private enclosed rear garden
- 16'6" x 16'6" double garage with electric roller door
- Private off-road parking
- Flexible commercial or residential opportunity
- Freehold property
- Excellent long-term development potential
Description
Occupying a prominent position within the heart of Bideford's historic town centre, 12 Chingswell Street is currently arranged as spacious professional offices extending over two floors. The property offers flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of commercial and professional uses whilst benefiting from Prior Approval for conversion into an attractive three-bedroom townhouse.
One of the property's most remarkable features lies beyond the building itself. Unlike the vast majority of town centre properties, 12 Chingswell Street enjoys a private enclosed rear garden together with a 16'6" x 16'6" (5.03m x 5.03m) double garage fitted with an electric roller door and a private parking apron immediately to the front. Garaging and parking of this scale are seldom found within such a central location and significantly enhance both the property's practicality and future value.
The approved residential conversion provides buyers with the opportunity to create a distinctive town centre home whilst retaining the generous proportions of the existing building. Our marketing includes visual illustrations to demonstrate how the approved accommodation could look once completed.
The opportunity extends even further. Full Planning Permission has also been granted for the replacement of the existing garage with a detached two-bedroom dwelling extending to approximately 81 sq m (873 sq ft). The approved scheme creates exciting possibilities for additional family accommodation, guest accommodation, a home office or future investment, subject to implementation of the planning permission.
Whether your ambition is to continue operating from an established town centre office, create a unique residential home, or secure a property offering exceptional long-term flexibility and development potential, 12 Chingswell Street represents an opportunity that is genuinely difficult to replicate.
Bideford's thriving town centre provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and everyday amenities, together with excellent road links via the North Devon Link Road to Barnstaple, the M5 and beyond. The picturesque quayside and the renowned North Devon coastline, including Westward Ho! and Instow, are both within easy reach.
Properties offering this combination of commercial flexibility, approved residential consent, a private garden, 16'6" x 16'6" double garage with electric roller door, off-road parking and further approved development potential rarely become available. An early viewing is strongly recommended.
Directions
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From Bideford Quay travel up Bridgeland Street bearing right at the top and take the right turn onto Chingswell Street where number 12 will be immediately on your right.
Agents Note :
Prior Approval has been granted for the change of use from commercial premises (Class E) to a single residential dwelling (Class C3) under Planning Reference: 1/0757/2024/COUPD. The approved scheme has been designed to retain much of the existing layout and requires only modest internal alterations, including the conversion of the existing first-floor office into a family bathroom with separate WC, retention of the existing kitchen, removal of the sliding doors to create an open-plan kitchen/dining room, the addition of a ground floor cloakroom and the closure of the existing doorway to the lounge. In addition, full planning permission has been granted for the replacement of the existing garage with a detached two-bedroom dwelling under Planning Reference: 1/0399/2024/FUL. Copies of the approved plans and decision notices are available from the selling agent upon request.
A PROPERTY OF EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY
Rather than purchasing a property with just one purpose, 12 Chingswell Street offers buyers an opportunity that can evolve with changing business, family and lifestyle requirements. Continue as professional offices Convert into a spacious three-bedroom townhouse Create a detached two-bedroom dwelling (approved planning) Home and income potential Multi-generational living Home office or consulting rooms Long-term investment opportunity Rare town centre garden, garage and parking Few town centre properties offer this combination of commercial flexibility, residential potential and future development opportunities.
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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
- 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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