Property description
Delightful and deceptively spacious, furnished 2-bed, 2 bath terraced cottage located in the heart of Appledore and enjoying estuary views from the rear courtyard.
The Property Comprises - 2 steps leading up to timber front door giving access to:
Entrance Hall - Tiled floor. Electrical fuse board. Door to:
Hallway - With stripped wood floor and stairs to first floor (more later). Radiator. Smoke alarm.
Living Room - 3.08 x 2.78 (10'1" x 9'1") - Comfortable room with feature fireplace and wood burner. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Carbon Monoxide alarm.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 3.99 x 3.82 (13'1" x 12'6") - Fully fitted oak-effect laminated kitchen with contrasting anthracite laminate work surface. Single stainless steel bowl, mixer tap. Built-in oven, grill and gas hob. Built-in store cupboards and large understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Door into:
Rear Porch - Offering additional storage space, space for fridge/freezer and door to rear garden.
Utility Room - Fitted units matching the kitchen. Stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap.Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Gas boiler. Radiator.
Shower Room - With shower cubicle and WC. Tiled floor. Radiator. Extraction fan.
First Floor Landing - Fitted carpet. Smoke alarm.
Bedroom 1 - 4.39 x 2.80 (14'4" x 9'2") - Spacious double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 4.09 x 2.72 narrowing to 2.27 (13'5" x 8'11" narro - Double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Estuary view. Radiator.
Bathroom - 3-piece white suite with bath and shower attachment. Extraction fan.
Attic Room - Versatile space with estuary view. Fitted carpet. NOTE: The stairs up from the first floor to this room are very steep and head room is limited.
Outside - The property is approached via Meeting Street and enjoys a manageable south-facing rear garden, partially laid to chippings leading to a raised deck which enjoys a superb estuary view.
Services - Electric - Mains connected
Drainage - Mains connected
Water - Mains connected
Gas - Mains connected
Heating - Gas-fired central heating
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Superfast: Download 80 Mbps, Upload 20 Mbps. Ultrafast: Download 1800 Mbps, Upload 1000 Mbps
Ofcom predicted external mobile coverage for voice and data: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Council tax band C
Situation - Appledore is a proud shipping village which is renowned for its historic quay, cobbled streets and picturesque former fishermen's cottages. There is an excellent range of local amenities including grocers/ Post Office, delicatessen, and a good choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs, some of which have live music. For anyone interested in the arts, there are galleries and gift shops as well as a celebrated annual book festival, now in its 18th year, that attracts multiple renowned celebrity guest authors and speakers.
The village has an award-winning primary school, library and churches, whilst also having a public slipway for those who enjoy all water sports, with gig racing a dominant sport and featuring in the annual regatta. The RNLI have a base in West Appledore and can often be seen moored up or in attendance.
From April through to October, volunteers man two water taxis that transport locals and holiday makers alike across the tidal estuary to and from Instow. Based there, is the North Devon Yacht Club and a beachfront looking back across to Appledore.
The Northam Burrows Country Park, Royal North Devon Golf Course and the brilliant sandy beach at Westward Ho! are all within 3 miles of the property with a range of shops and amenities. The nearby South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail from Instow and Bideford offer excellent walks and stunning vistas of the picturesque North Devon coastline.
Bideford town offers schooling for all ages (public and private), banks, shops, retail park, eateries and five supermarkets.
Barnstaple town centre is around 20 minutes by car and offers all the area's major business, shopping and commercial venues as well connections to the motorway via the A361 (to the M5) or via rail to Tiverton Parkway.
Directions - From our office in Bideford, proceed towards Northam, passing Morrisons supermarket on your right hand side and continue until reaching the Heywood Road roundabout. Continue straight across the roundabout following signs for Northam, Westward Ho! and Appledore. Continue past the Durrant House Hotel and take the right hand turning shortly after signed for Appledore. Proceed along this road passing the swimming pool and Appledore Football club. On entering Appledore down the Richmond Hill continue onto the Quay. Proceed towards the quay car park and turn left just before the Seagate Hotel into Meeting St where the property will be found towards the top on the left hand side.
Renters Rights Bill - Although a date for the implementation has yet to be announced, the forthcoming Renters Right Bill is set to introduce a range of important changes to how residential tenancies are conducted and managed.
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Lettings - The property is available to let, furnished, long term on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for 6/12 months plus and is available IMMEDIATELY. RENT: £1,150.00 PCM INCLUDING BROADBAND INTERNET exclusive of all other charges. Pets considered by negotiation. Where the agreed let permits pets the RENT will be £1,175. DEPOSIT: £1,326 returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). No sharers or smokers. A minimum annual gross household income of £34,500.00 is required to be considered. References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
Tenant Fees & Holding Deposit - This is to reserve a property. The Holding Deposit (equivalent of one weeks rent - in this case £265.00) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). For full details of all permitted Tenant Fees payable when renting a property through Stags please refer to the Scale of Tenant Fees available on Stags website, office or on request. For further clarification before arranging a viewing please contact the lettings office dealing with the property.
Tenant Protection - Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.