Summary - FIVE CROSS COTTAGE BICKINGTON NEWTON ABBOT TQ12 6LB
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large plot, holiday income and planning consent — country living with expansion potential.
1. About 1.9 acres of level gardens and fenced paddocks ideal for grazing
2. The Hayloft holiday let with private access, balconies and wood-fired hot tub
3. Planning permission granted for 69% extension by Vessel Architects
4. Substantial outbuilding: three stables plus double garage and workshop
5. Air source heat pumps serve both buildings; cottage also has oil boiler elements
6. Private septic tank drainage; buyers should allow for maintenance responsibilities
7. Broadband/mobile coverage variable; Superfast wireless options available locally
8. Council Tax Band E and extension will require significant construction costs
Set on about 1.9 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Five Cross Cottage combines a traditional farmhouse feel with practical smallholding and rental potential. The main house offers four bedrooms, a conservatory and countryside views, while a substantial outbuilding provides stables, garage/workshop and fenced paddocks ideal for horses or hobbies. A converted Hayloft above the stables functions as a proven holiday let, complete with private access, balconies and a wood-fired hot tub.
The property already benefits from eco-friendly air source heat pumps serving both the cottage and The Hayloft, low local crime and a peaceful, well-connected position close to Ilsington, Bovey Tracey and the A38. Planning permission is granted for a dramatic 69% footprint enlargement by Vessel Architects, creating a first-floor master suite, flexible multi-generational living areas, office and a large inside–outside kitchen/living space with a south-facing terrace—offering clear scope to enhance value and create a contemporary family home.
Buyers should note a few practical matters: the cottage currently has oil-fired boiler components alongside the air source units, and drainage is via a private septic tank. Broadband and mobile coverage are variable locally — Superfast wireless options are available but on-site speeds may differ. Council Tax is in Band E, and carrying out the approved extension will entail significant build costs. For those seeking room to expand, an income stream and a true countryside lifestyle within commutable reach of Exeter and Plymouth, this property is a rare package.
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