Woolsery, Bideford
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Semi-Detached Period Cottage
- Grounds Approaching 1 acre
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Two Reception Rooms
- Partial PVC Double Glazing
- Oil Fired Central Heating
- Garage and Parking
- Mature Grounds with Stream
- Wealth of Charm and Character
Description
Set within just under an acre of land, this charming three-bedroom semi-detached cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting, while remaining just a short drive from the popular village of Woolsery, with its excellent range of local amenities.
1 Cross Farm Cottages is a charming semi-detached period cottage, set in a peaceful rural position just a short drive from the highly sought-after village of Woolsery. The two-storey accommodation boasts a wealth of charm and character, including feature fireplaces, thick walls, latched doors and exposed floorboards, complemented by partial PVC double glazing and oil-fired radiator central heating.
Set within grounds approaching one acre, the property is ideally suited to keen gardeners or those looking to embrace ‘The Good Life’. Opportunities such as this are a rarity, and an early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch leading into a spacious dual-aspect living room, featuring two fireplaces and offering a versatile layout. Beyond is an inner hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, together with access to a ground-floor WC and laundry room.
The dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room provides ample storage, an integrated oven and hob, and further space for appliances. To the rear of the property is a dining room with a high ceiling and pleasant views over the gardens.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite bathroom, together with a well-appointed family bathroom.
The property stands within generous grounds approaching one acre in size. To the front is a small fore garden, while to the side there is off-road parking for two vehicles, leading to a large single garage measuring 17' x 12', with an up-and-over door, power and lighting. Adjacent to the garage are three useful storage sheds, measuring 9' x 6'2", 10'9" x 6' and 9'9" x 9'.
Extending to the rear are delightful, level and mature gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a variety of established trees and shrubs. The gardens also feature a timber summerhouse and garden store, while a small babbling stream meanders through the grounds, adding to the property’s charming rural setting.
Entrance Porch -
Living Room - 7.39m maximum x 6.78m maximum (24'3" maximum x 22' -
Inner Hall -
Kitchen - 3.71m x 2.97m (12'2" x 9'9") -
Laundry -
Ground Floor Wc -
Dining Room - 3.56m x 2.59m (11'8" x 8'6") -
Master Bedroom - 3.78m x 3.10m minimum (12'5" x 10'2" minimum) -
En-Suite -
Bedroom 2 - 3.73m x 3.40m (12'3" x 11'2") -
Bedroom 3 - 3.05m' minumum x 2.74m (10'' minumum x 9') -
Family Bathroom - 2.34m x 2.13m (7'8" x 7') -
The property is situated just a short drive from the highly popular village of Woolsery, which offers an excellent range of local amenities, including a shop/post office, primary school, fish and chip shop, garage, village hall and the highly acclaimed Farmers Arms village inn.
A regular bus service runs through the village to the historic port and market town of Bideford, situated on the banks of the River Torridge and offering a good selection of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Approximately 35-40 minutes’ drive away is Barnstaple, North Devon’s regional centre, home to the area’s principal shopping, business and commercial facilities. North Devon’s spectacular rugged coastline and renowned sandy beaches are also within easy reach.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,666 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
900 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Woolsery Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 108
- Type
- Foundation school
- Parkham Primary School2.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 55
- Type
- Foundation school
- Bradworthy Primary Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Academy converter
- Buckland Brewer Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 49
- Type
- Foundation school
- Hartland Primary School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 106
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Atlantic Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 242
- Type
- Free schools
- Bideford College7.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Torrington School9.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
- Holsworthy Community College10 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Budehaven Community School12 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Type
- Foundation school
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Phillips, Smith & Dunn, Bideford
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