3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a countryside bungalow in need of renovation/redevelopment with gardens and grounds measuring in the region of
0.65 acres (0.26 ha). No onward chain.

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 2pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AB. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

The Property - Homeleigh represents a fine prospect for buyers looking to create or fine tune a wonderful single storey dwelling with significant gardens. The current accommodation has remained untouched for several years along with the gardens. The property could be renovated to provide comfortable accommodation or perhaps redeveloped into a larger family residence, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The current accommodation consists of two reception rooms, three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and a lean to lobby with coal store. Although the project is not for the faint hearted the scope of opportunity, coupled with the property's fine semi rural location means this is not an opportunity to be missed.

Outside - The bungalow sits in gardens and grounds of 0.65 acres (0.26 ha) with the majority of land sitting to the rear aspect. The whole site is in need of clearing but it does offer a relatively level gardens with established boundaries and a walled front garden. From the lane side a gated driveway leads along the northern boundary to the rear of the bungalow where you will find three dilapidated outbuildings. Formally a garage, workshop and garden store.

Situation - The property is set along the lane side running through the hamlet of Alston, part of the National Landscapes (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The nearby village of Chardstock has a small selection of local amenities including a village shop/post office and parish church. The market town of Axminster is about 4 miles away and offers a good range of amenities and services including supermarkets, doctors' surgery, independent retailers and a mainline railway service to London Waterloo.

Services - Mains electric and water. Private drainage.
Broadband: Standard available.
Mobile Network Coverage: Likely outside, limited inside. Source – Ofcom.org.uk

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Agent's Note - We believe that some of the outbuildings and the lean to attached to the bungalow contain asbestos sheeting. Please note that the private sewerage system is unlikely to comply with the new private drainage laws.

Local Authority - East Devon District Council. Council Tax Band C.

Solicitor - Rutters Solicitors
Spring Corner, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 4AW

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