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Guide Price£350,000

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).

This Property£350,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,584 / acre
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Parking
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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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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

Spar Bradworthy, Bradworthy4.1 miles
Aldi Bideford, Bideford6.1 miles
Asda Bideford Superstore, Bideford6.2 miles

GP surgery

Bradworthy Surgery4.1 miles

Pharmacy

Asda Pharmacy6.1 miles

Hospital

Bideford Hospital7.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station15 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Farmers Arms1.1 miles

Typical drive times

Northam20 min · 11 miles
Bideford20 min · 11 miles
Stratton29 min · 17 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 24 min · 55 miles
Great Torrington27 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Flood Risk

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Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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64-65 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JT

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