Alverdiscott, Webbery, Bideford
- Land size
- 1.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Recently Fitted Thatched Roof
- Grade II Listed
- 2/3 Double Bedrooms
- 1.4 Acres
- Private Stables
- Garden Room With Ensuite
- Small Holding Opportunity
- Charming Cottage
- Established Cider Apple Orchard
Description
Phillips Smith & Dunn are delighted to bring to market this stunning Grade II listed 2/3 bedroom thatched cottage. Accessed via a sweeping driveway, Rice Cottage sits within 1.4 acres and benefits from the addition of private stables and a large detached garden room. The property offers the potential purchaser a unique opportunity to acquire a fine example of a traditional Devon thatched cottage within a small holding. Whilst the property benefits from being nestled in the luscious countryside it is only around 1 mile to the nearest bus stop, and then approximately 1 mile the other way is Heddons Farm shop which is a local family farming business selling all local produce right on your doorstep. Just three miles heading towards Bideford is Tesco supermarket for all your amenities . The property is ideal for those seeking "The Good Life" but not too far off the beaten track.
Ground Floor -
Lounge - 4.92 x 3.52 - The quaint porch to the front of the cottage leads you into the lounge and heart of the home. This dual aspect room enjoys a view over the front of the property and benefits from a wood burner set in a feature fireplace, creating a focal point to the room and a cosy space for winter months.
Kitchen/Diner - 4.41 x 2.97 - A recently fitted kitchen which has been fitted with matching hand and eye level units, a 1 1/2 bowl sink, a large Sandyford AGA with extractor over. Also providing dining space with the addition of a breakfast bar overlooking the garden.
Utility - 2.94 x 2.35 - Fitted with floor to ceiling storage cupboards, along with undercounter plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a butler sink.
First Floor -
Bedroom Two - 4.29 x 3.03 - A good sized bedroom with a dual aspect, boasting charming features such as exposed beams and arched windows overlooking the land to the front.
Bathroom - 2.47 x 1.64 - Comprising of a bath with mixer taps and handheld shower attachment, low level WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom One - 4.08 x 3.18 - The master bedroom is a delightful bedroom bursting with charming features.
Ensuite - 3.54 x 1.97 - Comprising of a shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin, along with a handy storage cupboard.
Outside/Land - The cottage is situated within 1.4 acres, with the manageable smallholding and established cider apple orchard which is considered ideal for a growing family, active couple or those seeking a lifestyle change. The private stables currently offer shelter for the animals ample storage on site.
Garden Room - A handy additional space ideal as a hobbies/games room or third bedroom. The garden room is also equipped with its own ensuite featuring a modern walk in shower cubicle, low level WC and hand wash basin.
Services - Oil fired central heating, septic tank shared with the neighbouring property, mains electric.
Broadband: Standard broadband is available - Ofcom indicates that the highest available download speed is 1800 Mbps.
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,667 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Academy converter
- East-the-Water Community Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 439
- Type
- Community school
- St Mary's CofE Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 397
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- West Croft School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 417
- Type
- Community school
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 136
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Bideford College3.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Torrington School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Park Community School5.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,408
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pilton Community College6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Braunton Academy6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 828
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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