Francis Drive, Westward Ho!, Bideford, North Devon, EX39

An elevated detached 3 bed bungalow occupying a private end cul de sac position with spectacular and far reaching coastal views.

Francis Drive together with 4 or 5 other cul de sacs containing a mix of bungalows varying in size and design are set off Cornborough Road high above the ever popular coastal village of Westward Ho!

The village centre with its selection of local shops and seaside facilities including the long sandy beach is within half mile together with the adjacent Northam Borrows, Royal North Devon Championship Golf Course and miles of un-spoilt cliffside walks.

Access to the North Devon Link Road is also within half mile allowing ease of communication to the Port and Market town of Bideford (2 miles) and North Devon's principal town of Barnstaple (12 miles).

Originally built late 1990's of an attractive design with part rendered and part facing brick external elevations dry lined internally, pvcu double glazing, pvc facias, barge boards, ventilated soffits and rainwater goods all beneath a concrete tile covered roof.

Set above an integral double garage and garden store all within surrounding and thoughtfully planned landscaped gardens.

The outlook is spectacular being primarily to the north across Bideford Bay also encompassing the Torridge Estuary, seaside village of Westward Ho! and Lundy Island.

Set high above the seaside village of Westward Ho! which through significant aspects of regeneration in recent years has seen popularity and amenities increased to compliment the natural facilities afforded by the long sandy beach, miles of Cliffside walks and Northam Burrows, home of the Royal North Devon Links Golf Course.

The Port and Market town of Bideford is within 2 miles or so, North Devon Link Road approx. 1 mile which allows ease of communication to North Devon’s principal town of Barnstaple (approx. 10 miles) and the M5 Motorway connection north of Tiverton approx. 45 miles distant.

SERVICES: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating. Solar PV system (subject to a 25 year lease from 2011). Security alarm system.

COUNCIL TAX: Band E.

DIRCECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed in a northerly direction to the A39 Heywood Road roundabout turning left as signposted to Bude. After approx. half mile take the first turning right as signposted to Westward Ho! Follow this route for a further half mile or so until turning left into Cornborough Road and then second right into Francis Drive, follow the road to the left and then down to the right. At the bottom turn left again whereupon the bungalow will be seen at the end of the cul de sac shared with just 2 other dwellings.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

Stepped Entrance to:

ENCLOSED PORCH: Door to:

RECEPTION & INNER HALL: Double radiator. Built-in linen cupboard with hot water storage tank and immersion heater. Built in cloaks cupboard.

LIVING ROOM/DINER: ‘L’ Shaped 5.45m x 6.59m overall (17’10” x 21’7”) Living Flame coal effect gas fire with marble and wood mantle surround. 2 Radiators. Dual aspect with coastal views plus bi-fold doors to:

CONSERVATORY: 3.77m x 3.09m (approx.)(12’4” x 10’1”) PVCu framed and double glazed windows to 3 sides plus double doors to garden. Pitched polycarbonate roof. Radiator. Extensive coastal views.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.72m overall x 3.71m (15’5” x 12’2”) Wood grained effect cabinet fronts, working surfaces, inset single drainer 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, integrated gas hob and electric oven and plumbing for automatic dishwasher. Double radiator.

UTILITY PORCH: with single drainer stainless steel sink unit, radiator and wall mounted Vaillant Ecotech Plus gas fired boiler (installed November 2007).

MASTER BEDROOM: 3.89m x 2.74m (12’9”x 8’11”) Fitted bedroom furniture and 2 built-in double wardrobes. Radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 2.17m x 1.88m (7’1” x 6’2”) Cream suite including shower cubicle, china pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Radiator and electric towel radiator. Further electric fan heater. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2: 3.55m x 3.11m (11’7” x 10’2”) Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM 3: 3.12m x 2.96m (10’2” x 9’8”) Radiator.

BATHROOM: 2.6m x 1.7m plus door recess (8’6” x 5’6”) Cream suite including fibre glass panelled non slip bath with plumbed in Mira shower over with screen. China pedestal wash basin and china low level WC. Radiator and electric towel radiator. Extractor fan.

EXTERNALLY: Attractive landscaped gardens at varying levels predominately on 3 sides and double width tarmac driveway to:

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE: 6.35m x 5.25m (20’10” x 17’2”) with remote control up and over doors and power and light connected.

GARDEN ROOM (below conservatory): 3.52m x 2.95m (11’6” x 9’8”) with power and light connected and 1.97m (6’5”) ceiling height.