Brights
17 The Quay
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2EZ
A most attractive and appealing 3 bed characterful home offering well presented accommodation with upvc double glazed windows and a recently installed gas fired central heating system. Complimented well by a southerly rear garden with garage & workshop/store. Occupying a fine location within a road where properties rarely become available. Viewing highly recommended.
Believed to be only the 2nd time this property has come to the market since it was built in the mid 1930's and since the current owners occupation of approximately 33 years the property has been well maintained and kept with the added benefit of the installation of upvc double glazed windows and in more recent times the installation of a gas fired central heating system.
The property will be found to offer extremely charming and 'homely' accommodation which is well presented and complimented by a southerly rear garden with garage and a lean-to workshop/store.
Chudleigh Avenue is a 'Vehicular No Through Road' which occupies an elevated position, directly opposite the historic Chudleigh Fort, within the lower part on the eastern side of town and is within easy reach of the local school and community centre. Within reasonable access are the shops, quayside and further schooling facilities on the western side, there is also easy access for dog walkers and to the Tarka Trail.
THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY WITHIN THIS SELECT LOCATION AND THE AGENTS HAVE NO HESITITION IN RECOMMENDING AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW.
SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating system installed in March 2020. Upvc double glazed windows.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B (information gained via the Directgov Council Tax Valuation List).
TENURE: Freehold.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay proceed across the Old Bridge continuing though the mini roundabout at the end past the Royal Hotel and into Torrington Lane. Proceed up the hill and take the second turning on the left (this is an extremely sharp left turn) into Grange Road after which the entrance to Chudleigh Avenue will be seen on the right and the property will be found approximately half way up on the right.
The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-
GROUND FLOOR
Upvc double glazed sliding door gives access to:-
ENCLOSED PORCH: Tiled floor. Attractive part obscure glazed inner door with colour glazing and leadwork patterned finish.
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL: 16'5" (5.02m) x 6'1" (1.86m) Balustraded staircase to the first floor with open recess space under. Upvc double glazed fixed window featuring the same colour glazed and leadwork pattern as on the inner door. Dado rails. Central heating radiator. Wood effect laminate flooring. Doors to the kitchen, dining room and:-
LIVING ROOM: 12'10" (3.92m) increasing to 15'5" (4.72m) into bay x 10'7" (3.24m) Boxed bay window with upvc double glazed windows and having fitted Venetian blinds. Coal effect living flame gas fire with wooden Minster style surround and a marble effect inset with matching hearth. High ceiling. Television aerial cable. Dado rails. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid. Inner connecting multi paned double doors to the dining room.
DINING ROOM: 14'7" (4.45m) x 10' (3.05m) Upvc double glazed double doors which give access to the rear garden and an attractive aspect of distant roof tops with open fields beyond. Generous sized built-in storage cupboard with upvc double glazed window. High ceiling. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
KITCHEN: 11'1" (3.38m) x 6'7" (2.03m) Upvc double glazed window with pleasant rear aspect. 'L' Shaped working surface incorporating one and a half bowl sink unit with cupboards under. Further working surface with cupboards, drawers and appliance recess under together with 'slot in' electric cooker. Wall mounted cupboards and display cabinets with plate rack and shelf. Central heating radiator. Vinyl flooring. Obscure multi paned glazed door to:-
REAR PORCH: Tiled floor. Obscure upvc double glazed to the rear garden and double louvre doors give access to the:-
UTILITY CUPBOARD: Working top surface with recess and plumbing for washing machine under and ample room for a tumble dryer above or for the placing of shelving.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Laminate flooring.
BEDROOM 1 (rear): 14'8" (4.49m) x 10'9" (3.28m) Large upvc double glazed window having an extremely pleasant aspect of distant roof tops with open countryside beyond. Attractive cast fireplace. Picture rails. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BEDROOM 2 (front): 12'10" (3.92m) plus bay x 10'8" (3.27m) Boxed bay with upvc double glazed windows (fitted Venetian blinds), fitted storage seat and an aspect directly towards Chudleigh Fort and Monument. Cast fireplace with wooden surround and a tiled inset. Picture rails. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BEDROOM 3 (front): 7'7" (2.32m) x 6' (1.84m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted Venetian blind and an aspect directly towards Chudleigh Fort. Central heating radiator. Laminate flooring.
BATHROOM: 8'2" (2.49m) x 5'11" (1.82m) Full wall tiling. Obscure upvc double glazed window with fitted Venetian blind. Wall mounted gas combination boiler (installed March 2020). Panelled bath. Low level wc. Shower cubicle with mains fed shower. Wash hand basin with storage cupboard under. Wall mounted light. Ladder style central heating radiator. Access hatch to loft space. Vinyl floor covering.
OUTSIDE
Shallow paved frontage with brick boundary wall. There is unrestricted on street parking within Chudleigh Avenue which is considered readily obtainable.
To the rear is an attractive southerly garden with a pleasant aspect of distant countryside and having glimpses of the River Torridge.
Immediately to the rear is a substantial paved patio area with:-
GARDEN ROOM: 6'11" (2.13m) x 3'11" (1.21m) This is a fabulous space being upvc double glazed and is somewhere to enjoy the outside regardless of the weather. Power connected.
Lawned area of garden with deep plant and shrub beds. Lower brick paved patio area. A pedestrian pathway, with useful cold water tap, gives access to the rear unmade service lane which in turn gives access to:-
GARAGE: 14'9" (4.51m) x 8'11" (2.74m) Up and over door. Power and light. Fitted work bench. Rear window. Double doors open into a:-
LEAN-TO WORKSHOP/STORE: 14'1" (4.3m) x 4'4" (1.33m) 4 Double glazed windows. Fitted work bench and shelving.
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