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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EX39 4JJ
Listing removedListed 181 daysAuction 4 Jun · ended
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For sale by auction 4th June 2026 at 12:00 £350,000 plus Freehold vacant two bedroom flat Location & Description Situated in Instow, one of the most sought-after villages in North Devon.
The property enjoys stunning sea views over the beach, across the estuary and is perfectly placed only yards from the beach, with its golden sands and only a short walk to all your daily amenities.
Instow is host to four, highly-regarded pubs and a hotel, award-winning, artisan, delicatessen/caf/shop, primary school and parish church.
Further amenities within the village include: North Devon Yacht Club, North Devon Cricket Club, the South-West Coast path, village hall, Parish Church, a main bus route (multiple buses an hour at peak times) and a ferry service across the estuary to Appledore (seasonal).
Instow is located between the port town of Bideford (2.5 miles) and the larger, market town of Barnstaple (5.7 miles), both offering a comprehensive range of amenities and facilities.
The picturesque fishing village of Appledore is located on the other side of the estuary and the popular surfing beaches of; Croyde, Saunton, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! Are within easy reach.
The A39/North Devon Link Road (2.4 miles) provides brisk passage in/out of the region to the M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway train station (London Paddington 1h 57m).
Accommodation Ground Floor: Two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen & bathroom. Gia: 1,052 sq ft (98 sq m) Tenure Freehold Note Auction Surveyor: Stuart Mackay Contact: / offered vacant
Value & comps
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About Flat 2, Instow House Marine Parade, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4JJ
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