Summary - Clare Cottage, Bridge Lane, Instow EX39 4JD
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Versatile 4/5-bed detached cottage steps from Instow beach — ideal holiday let or UK base.
Sandy beach and Tarka Trail literally across the road
Set just a stone’s throw from Instow’s sandy beach and the Tarka Trail, Clare Cottage is a versatile detached house offering coastal living with strong rental or second‑home appeal. The property began life as a boathouse (c.1982) and now provides flexible accommodation across two storeys: 4/5 bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room with balcony and a small sun room with glimpses of the estuary from upstairs. The layout suits a family, holiday let portfolio, or someone seeking a UK base by the sea.
Practical strengths include an integral garage, paved parking, vacant possession with no upward chain and mains gas central heating. The open-plan kitchen/dining area with a multifuel stove provides character and modern fixtures, while three first-floor bedrooms have built-in storage and outdoor access via balconies. Broadband is fast locally and the village offers shops, a primary school, pubs, yacht club and regular buses, with Bideford and Barnstaple within easy driving distance.
Buyers should note the very limited external space — a narrow garden and no rear garden — and that any extension, subdivision into apartments, or garage conversion would require planning consent. The building’s stone/granite walls are assumed uninsulated, so buyers may wish to budget for insulation or energy improvements. Council Tax Band E and EPC Band D reflect running costs above some alternatives in the area.
Overall, Clare Cottage is a characterful coastal home with immediate letting or holiday potential and scope for modest improvement. It will particularly suit purchasers who prioritise location and flexible accommodation over extensive garden or grounds.
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