A remarkable four-bedroom home, transformed from a subterranean Victorian reservoir, has been listed for sale at a price lower than the average London flat. Located in Barnstaple, Devon, the unique property is being auctioned with a guide price between £400,000 and £450,000.
Property Features
The residence boasts large arched brick ceilings in the reception hall, along with a kitchen, sitting room, utility room, and three bathrooms. Outdoor amenities include over half an acre of countryside, two garages, and a Mediterranean-style brick-floored courtyard.
Striking images reveal the traditional red-brick Victorian aesthetic harmoniously blended with a modern interior. The walls retain their signature arched shape, adorned with lamps hanging from the brick ceiling. Tall, wide panelled windows are a common feature, with a traditional Roman numeral clock above one.
Unique Design
Perhaps the most distinctive aspect is that the home's roof is a perfectly mowed lawn, allowing owners to walk over their house while enjoying stunning views of Barnstaple and the patio below. The five arches of the reservoir are visible from the approach, embedded under the grass.
Auctioneers Jackson-Stops describe the property as 'an absolutely stunning and characterful four bedroomed conversion of a Victorian reservoir' and 'a simply astounding and versatile detached three/four bedroomed home in over half an acre with a glorious outlook and views over the townscape to the River Taw.'
Market Comparison
According to Moneyweek, the average sold price for a flat or maisonette in London as of February was £420,635, making this converted reservoir a more affordable option. The home is for sale by public auction and via Livestream on June 18 at 2pm at Digby Hall in Sherborne, Dorset.
Barnstaple, the largest town in North Devon, sits at the River Taw's lowest crossing point before the Bristol Channel. Its early medieval layout is still evident in the street plan and names, with most of the town on the east bank of the estuary.
