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5 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
5 BR
Location:
Bideford, Devon
Description:
A highly versatile detached residence enjoying a south facing aspect and superb panoramic estuary views. Situated within easy access of the beach/amenities in this quiet location with versatile accommodation.
SITUATION & AMENITIES
The property is situated in this highly sought after coastal village enjoying breathtaking views over the estuary. The property is located within close proximity of the village centre and the beach, yet enjoys a peaceful and tranquil aspect backing onto pasture land. The village of Instow is highly desirable with an excellent range of amenities and leisure pursuits. There is a sandy beach, access to the Tarka Trail and the North Devon Yacht Club. There is also an excellent range of amenities including a local shop with a delicatessen and post office, hotel, primary school and a variety of pubs and restaurants. There are also a good range of transport opportunities via a regular bus route and a ferry to Appledore. The port and market town of Bideford is approximately 3 miles away and offers a wider range of amenities including banks, schooling for all ages (public and private) and three supermarkets. The sandy beach at Westward Ho! is a further few miles away and a backs onto the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, which is reputed to be the oldest links course in England. There is also access to the Southwest coastal footpath, which offers superb coastal walks with stunning vistas of the rugged coastline. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 6 miles away and offers all the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues.
DESCRIPTION
This is an opportunity to acquire a highly versatile detached property in this quiet elevated location enjoying panoramic views over the estuary towards the port and market town of Bideford and the pretty fisherman's village of Appledore. The property has been the subject of considerable improvement and extension by the current vendor. It now offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors and could be utilised in a variety of ways including home with an income, dual family occupation or conversion into apartments, subject to all the necessary planning permissions. The property enjoys a southwest facing position with a high degree of privacy and various different garden areas. There is ample off road parking and a double garage. The property backs onto pasture land, which makes it very unusual being in a quiet location yet having easy access to the amenities whilst enjoying fantastic panoramic views. Properties of this calibre in this sought after and tranquil position rarely become available to the open market.
The layout of the accommodation and approximate dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplan but comprise in brief:
The front door leads to the conservatory, which enjoys spectacular views over the estuary towards the port and market town of Bideford. A sliding door then leads through to the dining room, which is a good size room with a built-in storage cupboard. The kitchen / breakfast room enjoys a dual aspect with a window and further port hole style window to the side elevation and a picture window to the front elevation enjoying panoramic views over the estuary. There is an excellent range of matching wall and base units with a stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. There is space for a dishwasher, fridge freezer and a range style cooker. Off the dining room is a useful utility room with two storage cupboards off and a walk-in cupboard housing the floor mounted gas fired boiler, which provides domestic hot water and central heating. Off is a bathroom with a three piece white suite including a panelled bath with a shower over. A door then leads to the lobby area where the stairs rise to the first floor. A door then leads through to the family room, which has two built-in storage cupboards and patio doors to the side elevation.
The first floor landing has a door leading through to the sitting room, which enjoys a dual aspect with panoramic views over the estuary towards Bideford and the pretty village of Appledore. There is a wood burning stove on a tiled hearth with a timber mantel over. A door then leads through to the inner lobby where the stairs rise to the second floor. Bedroom four enjoys a dual aspect with panoramic views over the estuary. A door then gives access to a lobby on the side elevation and a separate access from the side of the property (this would mean that this could be used for someone wishing to work from home or create separate accommodation). Bedroom three has a window to the side elevation. Bedroom five / annexe sitting room also has a window to the side elevation enjoying a view over the estuary. The bathroom benefits from a three piece white suite with a tongue and groove panelled bath with a shower over. There is a kitchenette, which has a further range of matching wall and base units with a stainless steel sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. From the main lobby a door also gives access to the double garage, which has an electric remote controlled roller door with power and light connected. There is also a tool store / workshop at the rear. An annexe could be created utilising bedroom 3, bedroom 5 as a sitting room, the kitchenette and the bathroom. It could be accessed via the double garage.
The second floor landing gives access to two further bedrooms. Bedroom one has a window to the front elevation enjoying panoramic views over the estuary towards Bideford and the pretty fisherman's village of Appledore. There are built-in wardrobes and a large ensuite bathroom off with a four piece white suite with separate shower cubicle and whirlpool bath. Bedroom two enjoys a triple aspect with superb panoramic estuary views to the front and side elevations. There are also views over the pasture land to the rear.
The property is approached through a pair of gates leading to ample off road parking and turning for various vehicles. The driveway also leads to a double garage. Underneath the property there are two further storage rooms. The front garden is south facing and mainly laid to lawn with a variety of flower beds, borders and mature shrubs. There is also a good size patio area enjoying a high degree of privacy and estuary views. There is a further range of mature plants, trees and shrubs to the rear and a further patio area. There is also a tool shed, greenhouse, Wendy and wood storage. The whole garden enjoys a good degree of privacy.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1EA. Tel: 01271 327711.
DIRECTIONS
From Bideford Quay, with the River Torridge on your left hand side, turn left and proceed over the Old Bideford Bridge. At the next mini roundabout turn left and proceed along this road heading out of the town. At the next roundabout turn left signposted towards Instow. Stay on this road until you enter the village of Instow itself. Continue for a short distance passing the turning on the left hand side, which leads towards Instow Quay. After a short distance turn right into New Road. Proceed up the hill and the property will be situated on the left hand side with for sale board and nameplate clearly displayed.
SERVICES
All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.
STAGS REFERENCE
48955
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Parking
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