Okehampton, Devon · EX20

South Tawton, Okehampton

South Tawton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20

£170,000Under offerFreehold

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Agent's summary

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom mid-terraced cottage in the highly sought-after village of South Tawton, offering huge potential for complete renovation. Boasting spacious accommodation, a generous rear garden and plenty of character, this property is an ideal project for builders, developers or those looking to create their dream home. Occupying a desirable position on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and offered with no onward chain, this is a rare chance to add significant value in a prime village location.

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The home, in the agent’s words

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  • For Sale by Modern Auction – T & C’s apply
  • Subject to Reserve Price
  • Buyers fees apply
  • The Modern Method of Auction
  • Two Bedroom Mid-Terraced Cottage
  • Complete Renovation Required Throughout
  • Fantastic Opportunity To Add Value
  • Spacious Living Room
  • Kitchen & Separate Utility Room
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Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after village of South Tawton, this two-bedroom mid-terraced cottage presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home. Requiring complete renovation throughout, the property offers endless potential and is perfectly suited to builders, developers or anyone searching for an exciting refurbishment project.

Full of character and charm, the cottage provides a blank canvas ready to be transformed. The accommodation currently comprises an entrance hall, a spacious living room, kitchen and separate utility room to the ground floor. Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the well-proportioned layout lending itself to a variety of renovation possibilities.

To the rear, the property enjoys a sizeable garden which, although requiring attention, offers excellent scope to create a wonderful outdoor space. Whether you're looking to establish landscaped gardens, a productive vegetable plot or simply a place to relax and entertain, the garden provides plenty of potential.

South Tawton is one of West Devon's most desirable villages, lying on the edge of the spectacular Dartmoor National Park. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the village enjoys a thriving community, a well-regarded primary school, parish church and popular village inn, whilst the nearby market town of Okehampton offers a comprehensive range of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities together with excellent transport links via the A30.

Properties requiring complete renovation in such a desirable location are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to add significant value. Whether you're searching for a permanent residence, a holiday home or an investment project, this charming cottage offers the chance to create something truly special.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, an early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential, generous accommodation and sought-after village location.

Auctioneers Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

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Getting about

2.3 miles

to Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
4.8 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
2.6 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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