Fore Street, Northam, Bideford, EX39

This beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage occupies a quiet central position being tucked away down a quaint cobbled side street in the sought-after village of Northam.

The cottage is located just up from the village square giving access to a local newsagents, takeaway, restaurant, Church, small supermarket, hairdressers, post office and bus stops.

Northam also boasts other useful facilities such as indoor swimming pool complex, fish & chip shop, library, dental surgery, health centre and has infant and junior schools.

Approximately one mile away is the seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course.

The Port and Market town of Bideford is only one and a half miles away plus ready access to the North Devon Link Road (3/4 mile) which in turn allows ease of communication to North Devon principal town of Barnstaple (9 miles).

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A. However as 'improvements' have been made to the property this can be subject to a review once sold.

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Mixture of windows, most being uPVC double glazed with some feature stained glass single glazed as well.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford proceed to Northam village taking the turning right, just past the War Memorial, into Fore Street. Continue down towards the Village Square, quite soon on your left will be the Village Library, on the opposite side of the road will be a small side street where the cottage will be found on your right with house number displayed.

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

ENTRANCE PORCH: Tessellated tiled flooring. Single glazed door into:

ENTRANCE HALL: Storage cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler plus footwear storage. Tiled flooring.

UTILITY/WC: 1.65m x 1.44m Work surface incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit with storage cupboards and matching wall units. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Vinyl flooring. Door to CLOAK ROOM: Low level dual flush WC, wash basin, extractor fan and motion sensor operated light. Vinyl flooring.

KITCHEN/DINER: 5.54m x 3.76m max. Fantastic newly built extension creating a superb social kitchen/dining space opening out onto the garden. A long wooden work surface incorporates one and a half bowl single drainer china sink unit, space/plumbing for a large range cooker, integrated dish washer and wine cooler. Cupboards and drawers with matching wall units, fitted shelving, velux windows and sky lights. Radiator and uPVC double glazed French doors opening onto the patio area.

LOUNGE: 4.46m x 3.43m max Large and impressive original stone fireplace with fitted log burner and slate hearth. Fitted shelving, media unit and two attractive stained glass windows. Parquet flooring.

OPEN STAIRS & FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Fitted carpet and hatch to loft space.

BEDROOM ONE: 3.44m x 3.20m max Decorative cast iron fireplace, fitted wooden shelving, walk in wardrobe with shelving and light. Fitted carpet.

BATHROOM: White suite comprising p-shaped bath with shower fitted over, wash basin vanity unit and a low level dual flush WC. Tiled splash back, shelved cupboard and a ladder style radiator. Vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM TWO: 4.15m x 2.05m Decorative cast iron fire place with tiled hearth, fitted shelving and exposed beam work. Radiator and fitted carpet.

OUTSIDE: The property is accessed via a small cobbled side street just up from the centre of Northam square. The REAR GARDEN has a side access leading into a small patio/BBQ area with a beautiful brick arch and stone masonry wall incorporating a gate leading into the main, fully enclosed lawned garden. The central lawned area is bordered with flower beds and small fruit trees whilst having a mixture of rendered wall, attractive stone masonry and contemporary fencing. Directly from the kitchen is a seating/patio area with steps leading onto the lawn. Outside tap. The property also has a very useful 7.93m x 3.28m workshop having power, light and water. The workshop is currently used for storage but has huge potential to create further accommodation, a small let (with the appropriate planning consent) or a large garden room for the BBQ area.