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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · EX21 5PX
For saleListed 48 days
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About
The Olde Forge, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PX Freehold | Chain Free | Four Bedrooms | Character Property | Garage & Driveway The Olde Forge is a charming and characterful semi-detached property, believed to have been converted from a former large dairy.
Retaining a wealth of original features, including cob walls, exposed beams, flagstone flooring and traditional fireplaces, the property offers a wonderful combination of period character and versatile family accommodation.
The ground floor comprises a downstairs WC, large dining room with original fireplace, good-sized separate lounge with a large fireplace and log burner, and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room featuring attractive flagstone paving.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a master bedroom and a further room currently used as a study/bedroom, together with the main family bathroom.
The flexible layout provides excellent options for families, guests or those requiring a home office.
Outside, the property benefits from a good-sized rear patio garden, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining.
There is also off-street parking, a private driveway and garage, providing useful parking and storage.
Black Torrington is a peaceful rural village set within the attractive Torridge Valley, surrounded by Devon countryside.
The village offers a strong community atmosphere and is conveniently positioned for the nearby market towns of Hatherleigh and Holsworthy, while the wider area provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the beautiful North Devon and North Cornwall countryside.
Offered freehold and chain free, The Olde Forge presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a distinctive character home with generous accommodation, practical parking and a wealth of original features.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.
Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably.
Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria. Exclusivity Fee: You can secure the purchase by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000.
This grants the buyer exclusive rights to proceed with the purchase for the duration of the conveyancing process, during which time the seller agrees to remove the property from the market and not negotiate with other parties.
The exclusivity fee is returned to the buyer upon successful completion of the purchase.
A processing fee of £250 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller.
This fee also covers the buyer identity verification checks required under UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, which are carried out by our independent third-party provider.
The agreement sets out the terms of exclusivity and seller commitment but does not constitute an exchange of contracts.
This arrangement provides buyers with reassurance that the property is secured exclusively for them, reducing the risk of gazumping and unnecessary aborted costs.
Disclaimer The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order.
Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc.
Photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s).
No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed.
Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact.
Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.27m x 4.18m) Lounge (7.15m x 4.18m) Dining Room (3.43m x 7.18m) Bedroom 1 (4.66m x 4.18m) Bedroom 2 (3.43m x 7.18m) Bedroom 3 (3.31m x 3.16m) Study (3.13m x 3.36m)
Value & comps
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