Summary - 9 TOWER STREET BIDEFORD EX39 2BT
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Historic town-centre home with private sunny patio and iconic church views.
- Grade II listed 18th-century cottage with authentic period features
- Three bedrooms, two reception rooms, cosy living room with log burner
- Sunny rear patio, stone-built outhouse with power, water and lighting
- Elevated rooftop and church tower views from the garden
- Presented in excellent, ready-to-move-in condition
- Heating via electric room heaters; likely no wall insulation
- Narrow, steep cobbled street; access and parking limited
- Listed status restricts alterations and may increase repair costs
A Grade II listed 18th-century terrace offering three bedrooms and rich period character in the heart of Bideford. The cottage is presented in excellent move-in condition, with original features such as sash windows, fireplaces and exposed stonework that create an immediately cosy, authentic feel. The living room’s log burner and a larger reception room offer flexible living space for daily life or entertaining.
Outside, a sunny rear patio and mature planting provide a private, low-maintenance garden with elevated rooftop views focused on the town’s historic church tower. A stone-built outhouse has power, lighting and water and currently houses laundry appliances, adding useful utility space. The location on Tower Street places you steps from the Pannier Market, quay and local cafés, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for working from home.
Buyers should note this property’s listed status will restrict alterations and can add complexity and cost to repairs or upgrades. Heating is by electric room heaters and main fuel is electricity, and walls are likely uninsulated, so ongoing running costs and retrofit limitations should be considered. The plot and rooms are modest in size, set on a steep, cobbled lane with narrow access. The wider area records elevated crime and social deprivation statistics, though council tax is inexpensive.
For a first-time buyer seeking a characterful town-centre home with immediate charm and minimal garden upkeep, this cottage offers a rare, historically rich opportunity. If you plan major alterations or energy-efficiency works, factor in listed-building constraints and the potential for increased cost and lead times.
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