Shirwell Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

Offered for sale by public auction is this five bedroom detached home in need of refurbishing with a large plot, and ample parking. For sale by In Room and Livestream Auction on Thursday 26th June 2025 at 2.00pm, Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9AR. Discover a rare opportunity to transform this spacious 5-bedroom house into your dream home! Nestled in a sought-after location, this property offers generous living spaces ready for your personal touch. While the home is in need of refurbishment, it boasts an excellent layout, providing a blank canvas to create the perfect family residence. Imagine designing your ideal kitchen, modernizing the bathrooms, and restoring the original features to their former glory. With five sizable bedrooms, there’s ample space for everyone, whether you're accommodating a growing family or creating luxurious guest rooms. The large plot offers plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or even an extension, subject to planning. Conveniently located near local schools, shops, and transport links, this home presents the perfect combination of potential and location. If you’re a visionary looking to add value and create a truly bespoke living space, this property is your chance to make it happen. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unlock this home's full potential—schedule your viewing today! Despite its semi-rural position the home still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts. Further afield with the larger towns of Barnstaple and South Molton providing an extensive range of every day shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. From both of these towns the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London, Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The Exmoor National Park nearby offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its popular resorts of Lynton, Lynmouth, Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. Further to the west are the renowned bathing and surfing beaches of Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton. Beechlea is within 2.5 miles of Barnstaple town centre and within one mile of the North Devon District Hospital. The nearest postcode is EX31 4JH although please refer to What3words. For the exact location of the entrance to the driveway download the What3 words app and enter:///float.cubs.caller