Summary - CLEAVE BARTON DURRANT LANE NORTHAM BIDEFORD EX39 2RL
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Secluded 5-bed period home with moorings, heated pool and huge private grounds.
River views over the Torridge and extensive private woodland
Approximately 2.7 acres of garden, lawn, woodland and terraces
Detached waterside garden with mooring for 4–5 boats (approx 0.377 acres)
Heated swimming pool and pool room; ideal for year-round use
Detached double garage plus workshop and ample parking
EPC D; stone walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrades likely needed
Sale subject to 30-year uplift/overage clause on planning gains
Some TPOs within the woodland restrict tree works; council tax band G
A rare Arts and Crafts family home set in about 2.7 acres with exceptional privacy and long river views over the Torridge. The house, believed to date from circa 1911, combines period character—exposed beams, stone fireplaces and leaded windows—with spacious, well-presented living spaces and a practical kitchen/breakfast room. Outside there is a heated swimming pool, extensive lawns and woodland together with a detached waterside garden offering mooring for 4–5 boats.
This property will suit buyers seeking space, seclusion and direct access to the river for boating or waterside leisure. Practical benefits include a double garage, workshop, utility room, and mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators. The plot’s size and setting create flexible potential for outdoor living, wildlife interest and private family recreation.
Buyers should note a few material points. The house has an EPC rating of D and stone walls that are assumed to be without insulation, so energy performance could be improved. The sale is subject to an uplift/overage clause for up to 30 years, meaning any future planning gain on the land could result in a payment to the vendor’s successors. There are some TPOs in the woodland which may limit tree works, and the property sits in council tax band G (relatively high running costs).
Overall this is a distinctive, well-positioned riverside home offering substantial grounds, strong lifestyle appeal for families or boating enthusiasts, and clear scope for energy upgrades or sensitive adaptation while retaining its period character.
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