Property description
Occupying a tucked away position within this much-sought after residential location, this impressive detached bungalow commands a generous plot, close to the coast. Beautifully presented throughout, the property has been significantly improved by the current owners and now boasts spacious accommodation along with a mature garden extending to approximately 1/3 acre, a gated driveway providing ample off-road parking and a large double garage. Perfect for those seeking an adaptable home for a growing family or a well-proportioned property to downsize, yet still have space to entertain, and with scope for dual occupancy or Air B&B, this unrivalled residence is not to be missed.
A popular village close to the coast, Northam provides local shops and stores, a Doctor's & Dentist surgery, primary schooling and a Swimming Pool/Gym. Well-located for easy access to Bideford and a number of coastal resorts with Appledore, Westward Ho! and Instow all found nearby. Each with their own attraction, Appledore offers a rich maritime history with narrow streets adorned by fisherman's cottages, whilst Westward Ho! boasts a glorious sandy, blue-flagged beach and the idyllic coast path. Instow, just across the River Torridge, provides a number of award-winning restaurants and a sandy beach along the estuary, popular with families and dog walkers alike - each are connected by a regular bus service.
The port town of Bideford provides a wider range of facilities with a number of independent shops and stores, popular art galleries, cafes and bistro's and a traditional pannier market. From Bideford, there is also quick access to the Tarka Trail, popular among runners and cyclists, along with good transport links to Barnstaple, the regional centre, which provides High Street shopping, a rail link to Exeter and a convenient route to Tiverton and the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road.
In brief, the property opens to an inviting entrance hall welcoming you into the home and providing a convenient cloakroom.
There are steps up to the impressive sitting room which is beautifully presented and flooded with natural light, opening to the snug at the front of the home and stepping up to the dining room at the rear, which then opens to the conservatory and overlooks the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is extensively-fitted with a good range of work-surfaces and built-in appliances, also providing a useful utility room and separate linen cupboard/boot room.
The property also boasts a generous master bedroom with ample dressing area and a well-fitted ensuite, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
In addition, there is a spacious and adaptable family room which is currently being utilised as an additional reception room/games room. This space offers further scope and flexibility and could make for a cinema room, further bedroom or be converted further to create a self-contained annexe for dual occupancy or Air B&B, subject to any necessary consents.
Outside, the property enjoys a private gated driveway leading to the double garage. There is access around both sides to the extensive rear garden which enjoys a good degree of privacy and has been well-landscaped with attractive flower beds and borders, mature plants and trees along with a further Summerhouse, Home Office and separate Garden Room/Workshop.
Entrance Hall - This inviting space welcomes you into the home.
Cloakroom - Fitted with a low-level W.C and wash basin.
Sitting Room - 6.90m x 4.48m (22'7" x 14'8" ) - A generous reception room with an attractive marble fireplace with electric fire, feature window, steps up to the dining room and a large bow window flooding the room with natural light, found at the front of the home.
Snug - 4.85m x 3.01m (15'10" x 9'10") - A comfortable second reception room with an attractive open fire and large bow window, found at the front of the home.
Dining Room - 3.93m x 3.46m (12'10" x 11'4" ) - Found off the kitchen, this additional reception room offers a fantastic social space and opens to the conservatory.
Conservatory - 3.83m x 2.48m (12'6" x 8'1") - A superb addition overlooking the garden and opening to the patio at the rear.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.78m x 4.19m (18'11" x 13'8" ) - Overlooking the garden at the rear, the kitchen is well-fitted with a range of Zenith Compact Laminate worktops comprising an inset 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below, built-in appliances include a double oven, gas hob with extractor over and dishwasher, further storage with space for an American style fridge/freezer, central island with slate worktop and breakfast bar, door to outside.
Utility Room - Fitted with work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and storage below, wall-mounted gas boiler.
Linen Cupboard/Boot Room - Excellent storage space/cloaks cupboard with pressurised hot water tank.
Bedroom One - 4.84m narr. to 3.94m x 4.53m max (15'10" narr. to - A spacious master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and dressing area, found at the rear of the home.
Ensuite - Fitted with a white suite comprising a large shower, low-level W.C, wash basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 3.46m (11'10" x 11'4") - A good sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and vanity sink, found at the rear of the home.
Bedroom Three - 3.92m x 3.31m (12'10" x 10'10") - A comfortable double bedroom with built-in wardrobes that could alternatively be utilised as a home office, found at the front of the home.
Bathroom - Well-fitted with a white suite comprising a bath with shower over, low-level W.C, wash basin with vanity unit below and heated towel rail.
Family/Media Room/Guest Bedroom (Potential Annexe) - 6.11m x 4.80m (20'0" x 15'8") - Currently utilised as a games room/additional reception room, this generous space offers tremendous flexibility and could make a cinema/media room, large work space or even be converted further to create an annexe for dual occupancy or Air B&B, subject to any necessary consents.
Outside - Located at the end of a private lane, shared with only a handful of neighbours, the property is approached by a gated brick-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for a number or vehicles, leading to the double garage. There is access at both sides leading to the extensive rear garden which has been thoughtfully landscaped with an immediate patio and feature steps up to a level lawn with flower beds and borders, mature plants and ornamental trees and a delightful Summerhouse (2.87m x 2.58m). In addition, at one side there is a further garden store, currently used as a Home Office (2.73m x 2.23m) whilst tucked away at the rear is a large Garden Room/workshop (7.58m max x 3.80m) with light and power connected which could be adapted to create a wonderful space to escape and unwind.
Double Garage - 5.59m x 5.37m (18'4" x 17'7") - With an electric roller door, light and power connected.
SERVICES: Mains Gas, Electricity & Water - Treatment Plant Drainage.
EPC: D
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX: Band F
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Torridge District Council