Bideford

Shared Ownership in Bideford

Bideford is a small port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon. The River Torridge is spanned at Bideford by the 13th century Long Bridge, which has 24 arches all of different widths. It is a town with a thriving community and an eclectic mix of over 80 independent shops, delightful cafes, and award-winning restaurants.

Bideford is still a working port and also has a small but flourishing local fishing industry as well as the regular service of MS Oldenburg serving as a vital link to Lundy Island and providing pleasure cruises for tourists throughout the season.

Bideford is just 7.5 miles from Barnstaple which has a link Road to the M5 motorway and also has a railway station leading to Exeter and beyond. There is the Atlantic Highway passing through Bideford (A39) leading all the way from Falmouth to Bath. And if you want to head off to Lundy island or take a cruise down the river there is a ferry service on the MS Oldenburg.

Things to do in Bideford

Bideford is renowned for its New Year's Eve celebrations, when thousands of people – most in fancy dress – from surrounding towns, villages, and around the world gather on the quay for revelries and a fireworks display.

A farmers' market takes place on the quay on nearly every Saturday throughout the summer.[98] A continental market also visits Bideford annually – market traders from France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland, Poland and other countries come to sell products on the quay

Is Shared Ownership in Bideford right for me?

Shared Ownership, also known as part buy part rent, is an affordable home ownership option, offering many people a chance to get on the property ladder. With Shared Ownership, buyers take out a mortgage for the share they are purchasing, or in some cases they may be a cash buyer. On the outstanding percentage of the property that is not yet owned, subsidised rent is paid.

The combined monthly mortgage and rent costs are often less than if you were to buy the home outright and can sometimes be less than if you were renting. Shared Ownership homes are a great option for first time buyers in particular, often available with low deposits and monthly costs compared to buying a home outright.

Shared Ownership homes for sale in Bideford are an ideal choice for those looking to lay down roots in this picturesque town. The key benefit of Shared Ownership, and one that is particularly helpful for first-time buyers, is that a much smaller deposit is required, making it a lot easier to get on the property ladder in the area you would like to live.

Sage Housing offer a range of homes through Shared Ownership in Bideford and throughout Devon