Summary - 10 FORDE CLOSE ABBOTSKERSWELL NEWTON ABBOT TQ12 5NN
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Five-bedroom detached house with large wildlife garden and flexible living in Abbotskerswell.
Five bedrooms plus two additional rooms suitable as offices or receptions
Reverse-level layout maximises light and rear outlooks
Large open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with deck access
Extensive mature wildlife garden with stream and raised decking
Garage with power and off-street parking for multiple cars
Garden currently overgrown — requires clearance and ongoing maintenance
Built 1950s–60s; some rooms likely need modernisation and updating
Council tax band high — factor into running costs
Set within the popular village of Abbotskerswell, this five-bedroom detached house offers flexible reverse-level living suited to growing families. The main entertaining level enjoys an open-plan kitchen/dining/family room and a garden room that capture elevated, leafy views over the mature rear garden and countryside beyond. Two further rooms on the upper level provide ready-made home office or additional reception space.
The lower floor contains four well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, separate shower room and a large utility with direct garden access — practical for busy households and pet owners. Outside, the large, wildlife-rich garden is a genuine asset with mature trees, established planting, winding paths and a stream, plus a raised deck for outdoor dining. There is a powered garage and off-street parking.
Buyers should note the garden is currently overgrown and will need clearance and ongoing maintenance to restore its full potential. The house dates from the 1950s–60s and, while double-glazed and gas-heated, would benefit from some modernisation in places to suit contemporary finishes and lifestyle needs. Council tax is described as expensive and should be factored into ongoing costs.
This property suits families seeking space, privacy and countryside character within easy reach of Newton Abbot’s amenities and good local schools. It presents a rare combination of flexible internal layout and a substantial, secluded plot with scope to personalise and improve.
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