2 bed cottage for sale

Muddiford EX31

2 Bedroom, Semi-Detached Cottage, Hillandale, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4HA

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 2 bedroom semi-detached characterful Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon. The sale is open for cash buyers only.

The property briefly comprises: To the ground floor, a lounge, kitchen, utility room and a bathroom. To the first floor there are 2 bedrooms.
Outside there is paved area to the side of the property providing off road parking and a detached outbuilding. Steps from the paved area lead to the main garden area which lies to the rear and extends southwards extending to 0.22 of an acre. Please refer to the Title Plan - DN511814 showing the position and extent of the boundary included in the sale. It should be noted that the access from the property to the rear garden is not included in the property ownership and crosses over a neighbours land. It is believed that this access has been used for a substantial period of time. Please see the Statutory Declaration document dated in 1984 uploaded to the Hammer Price Homes website highlighting the extended period of use of the access way.

Buyers are to be aware that North Devon District Council have served the property a notice under Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as it appears to them that the amenity of a part of their area is adversely affected by the condition of property Hillandale, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4HA. Please see the notice uploaded to Hammer Price Homes website detailing the necessary steps to be taken for remedying the condition of the land. A deadline has been set of 29th August 2025 for these steps to be complied with. The sellers have not commenced any of the necessary works and as such, the property is sold as seen in the marketing photos and at the open days.

The property requires full renovation throughout, and this sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition we feel the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including the section 215 notice), the property boundary and garden access, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.
To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing.

Location

The property is situated in the village of Muddiford, offering a local inn and school and is situated close to some glorious Devon countryside. Barnstaple town centre is within 5 miles and offers an excellent range of local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities. A branch railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter St. David's, with further connecting services to London and beyond, and to Exeter Central for the excellent shopping facilities.

Special Conditions

The property requires full renovation throughout, and this sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition we feel the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including the section 215 notice), the property boundary and garden access, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

28 days to complete.

Tenure

Tenure - Freehold – Land Registry documents, including a Statutory Declaration dated 5th June 1984, are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Other information

The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property and therefore has limited knowledge. The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated.

Council Tax Band – C
EPC Rating – F

Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: Information Unknown
Source/s of heating: Room Heaters, Wood Logs (Information Taken from EPC Certificate)
Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Auction Details

** Open for cash buyers only. 28 days to complete**

Auction ends – Wednesday 23rd July at 1:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Monday 21st July 2025 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price - £72,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, Including VAT subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.

Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Property Details

Approx. Gross internal floor area – 759.1 sq ft / 25.0 sq M

Ground Floor
Comprises of an entrance hallway leading to these rooms:
Lounge – 11’9 x 23’3 (3.59m x 7.08m)
Kitchen – 6’7 x 16’1 (2.01m x 4.90m)
Utility Room – 6’7 x 6’10 (2.01m x 2.07m)
Bathroom – No Measurements Taken

First Floor
Comprises of a landing leading to these rooms:
Bedroom 1 – 11’7 x 12’5 (3.53m x 3.80m)
Bedroom 2 – 11’7 x 10’5 (3.53m x 3.18m)
Parking
Driveway

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements). It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers faq’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to make an offer

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and faq’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.