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1 bed flat for sale Bideford, EX39

Asking price

£135,000

Added on 28/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Ask agent; 95 years left(from the agent's description)

Service charge £228 a year

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Key features

Rare opportunity in highly sought-after Ethelwyn Brown Close development
Ground floor apartment with wonderful river views towards Bideford
Bright living room with sliding doors opening onto communal garden
Spacious entrance hall with large storage cupboard and airing cupboard
Well-arranged kitchen with appliances included and space for breakfast table
Double bedroom with fitted mirrored wardrobes
Modern bathroom with P-shaped bath and rainfall shower
Communal parking for residents and visitors
Level walk to Bideford town centre, Tarka Trail, shops and bus routes
Offered to the market with the advantage of no onward chain

About this property

Rare ground floor riverside apartment in sought after Ethelwynne Brown Close, enjoying superb views of the River Torridge, spacious accommodation, communal gardens and parking, and offered with no onward chain. Situated in Ethelwynne Brown Close and enjoying a truly special riverside setting, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a ground floor apartment in one of Bideford’s most scenic positions. Believed to be the only flat within the development ever to have previously come to the market, the property offers a unique chance for buyers to secure a home in an exceptional location, just a short level walk from Bideford Town Centre, the picturesque Tarka Trail, nearby bus routes and a range of everyday amenities.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,734
Band B

£2,023
Band C

£2,312
Band D

£2,601
Band E

£3,180
Band F

£3,758
Band G

£4,336
Band H

£5,203

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Torridge, 2026/27 bills run from £1,734 a year in band A to £5,203 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Torridge, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

October 2026 £135,000

1 bed · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Location

Bideford, EX39

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £135,000

£67k £203k

Deposit10% £14,000

£0 £135k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £121,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £27,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales in EX39. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
14, East Ridge View EX39 4RS Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	753 sq ft £319/sq ft	753 sq ft	£319	£240,000
66, Irsha Street EX39 1RY Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	915 sq ft £246/sq ft	915 sq ft	£246	£225,000
7, Swanswood Gardens EX39 1HP Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	1,216 sq ft £263/sq ft	1,216 sq ft	£263	£320,000
2, Gate Field Road EX39 3QX Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	872 sq ft £350/sq ft	872 sq ft	£350	£305,000
6, Tudor Close EX39 3QD Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	1,539 sq ft £302/sq ft	1,539 sq ft	£302	£465,000
7, New Row EX39 2NJ Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2026	495 sq ft £202/sq ft	495 sq ft	£202	£100,000
29a, Fordlands Crescent EX39 3NN Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	1,593 sq ft £242/sq ft	1,593 sq ft	£242	£385,000
2, Hillcrest Road EX39 4DQ Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	743 sq ft £350/sq ft	743 sq ft	£350	£260,000