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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · TQ12 6LL
For saleReduced £25k (−12.5%) on 26 OctListed 112 days
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A rare opportunity to acquire a run-down detached bungalow set in a lightly wooded plot fronting the A383 at Bickington, with the overgrown trees thinned there are views to Haytor and along the Lemon Valley, as advised by the seller.
Built of block, the bungalow has two reception rooms, kitchen, three bedrooms, box room and bathroom.
It has been unoccupied for several years, has been subject to water ingress and requires substantial works to make it habitable.
It stands on a good sized plot and may have potential for replacement or re-development, subject to the required consents.
Access is directly onto the A383 via a woodland drive/track which leads to the bungalow and with parking.
Bickington is conveniently placed for access to Newton Abbot (around 4 miles) and the A38 at nearby Goodstone for Plymouth in the direction of the dual carriageway, and Exeter via the Linhay junction at Ashburton (around 2 miles) or via the Bickington/Liverton Road to Drumbridges.
The property lies just outside of Dartmoor National Park with the open moor at Haytor around a 15 minute drive away. VIEWING - by appointment only please.
We suggest parking down the road from the property in either Love Lane or the lane signposted 'Gale'. PLEASE TAKE EXTREME CARE WALKING ALONG/CROSSING THE A383 TO THE PROPERTY.
Council Tax Band: Band D at the time of preparing these particulars (Teignbridge District Council) Tenure: Freehold The Accommodation We have not measured the individual room sizes but the external measurements of the bungalow are approximately 47'6" x 25', plus a porch at one end, and a cellar area with restricted head height runs beneath the property, Services We understand that the services are currently disconnected but that there has been a mains water and electricity supply in the past.
Drainage was to a septic tank which is no longer in use. Directions From Ashburton, join the A38 In the Exeter direction and take the Goodstone exit signposted for Newton Abbot and Bickington.
Continue along this road and take the second turning on the left at Travellers Rest Cross into Love Lane. Hillside is on the opposite side of the A383.
PLEASE TAKE EXTREME CARE WALKING ALONG/CROSSING THE A383 TO THE PROPERTY. From Newton Abbot, take the A383 Ashburton Road and proceed for just under four miles.
Take a right hand turning at Travellers Rest Cross, signposted for Bickington into Love Lane. Hillside is on the opposite side of the A383.
PLEASE TAKE EXTREME CARE WALKING ALONG/CROSSING THE A383 TO THE PROPERTY. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by informal tender (unless sold previously).
If you wish to make an offer, please contact our office to request a Tender Form. Completed Tender Forms must be returned by 1.00 pm on Friday 7 August 2026.
Please submit your best and final sealed offer. All offers will remain confidential and will be considered by the seller after the closing deadline.
The seller is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer. Viewings Strictly by appointment please by contacting our offices.
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