Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39

Most substantial and stylish Victorian property with many classic features. Offers fine living accommodation which includes a fabulous 38' kitchen/family room and 5 double bedrooms. Enjoys a pleasant south facing courtyard style rear garden and benefits from a double garage close by. Occupying a popular location not far from schools and shops.

This is a fine example of a Victorian property which still retains many original and period features but also combines the living style of today with a superb sociable kitchen/family room. To the rear is a pleasant southerly courtyard garden and situated close by is the distinct advantage of a double garage.

Conveniently positioned for all the towns amenities being a short walk from the main High Street shops and Quayside and also handy for the local Junior and Infant School off Clovelly Road and Bideford Secondary College at the end of Abbotsham Road.

The accommodation, which in some areas requires some cosmetic attention, offers great flexibility and the agents considered the property would suit a number of different age groups and so have no hesitation in recommending an appointment to view for the property to be truly appreciated.

SERVICES: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating. Windows are upvc double glazed with the exception of the windows in the living room and master bedroom.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed up the main High Street, veering left at the top and then taking the next turning right into Abbotsham Road whereupon the property will be found a short way along on the left with its name and number displayed.

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

GROUND FLOOR

Solid wooden entrance door to:-

FULLY ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Tessellated tiled floor. High corniced ceiling. Dado rails. Electric consumer unit (fuse box). Beautiful colour and leadwork glazed door, with matching screen over, gives access to:-

RECEPTION HALL: A wonderful entrance having balustraded staircase to the first floor, most attractive tessellated tiled floor and high corniced ceiling. Central heating radiator. Understairs storage cupboards.

LIVING ROOM: 14'11" x 13'4" (4.56m x 4.08m) plus bay. A fine cast fireplace with coal effect gas fire with ornate wooden surround and mantle. High corniced ceiling with central moulding. Picture rails. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.

SITTING ROOM: 13'4" x 12'8" (4.07m x 3.87m) Most attractive cast fireplace with inset tiling and ornate wooden mantle piece surround. Upvc double glazed double opening patio doors to the rear. Central heating radiator. Dado rails. Carpet as laid.

OPEN KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: 28'10" x 12'3" (8.8m x 3.74m) plus additional seating area 9'6" x 6'4" (2.92m x 1.95m) A fantastic social room. Dining Area - Feature fireplace with inset gas fired coal effect burner. Upvc double glazed sash styled window. Ceiling pendant light. Central heating radiator. Marble effect flooring tiles. Kitchen - 'L' Shaped slate effect working surface, with feature ceiling pendant lights over, incorporating deep ceramic sink and 5 ring gas hob (extractor over) with a good range of cupboards and drawers below. 2 Velux windows together with additional upvc double glazed sash styled window. Further working surface with cupboards and drawers below. Matching range of wall cupboards. Integrated larder style fridge. Built-in oven and grill with additional built-in oven and microwave. Marble effect flooring tiles. Seating Area - South and West facing upvc double glazed windows. Upvc double glazed door to outside. Central heating radiator. Marble effect floor tiling. Door to:-

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: 9'3" x 5'1" (2.82m x 1.55m) Ample space for appliances. High level storage shelf. Velux window. Extractor fan. Central heating radiator. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted cupboard. Obscure upvc double glazed window. Marble effect flooring tiles.

FIRST FLOOR

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING: Carpet as laid. Central heating radiator. Continuation of balustraded staircase to the second floor.

BEDROOM 2: 12'10" (3.93m) plus door recess x 12'4" (3.76m) 2 Upvc double glazed sash styled windows. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Built-in shelved linen cupboard with adjoining airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder and a wall mounted (Ideal Logic +) gas boiler. Covered fireplace with exposed surround. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.

BATHROOM: 7'10" x 6'11" (2.4m x 2.12m) Recessed tiled shower cubicle. Corner bath with tap and shower head combination. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Partial wall tiling. Central heating radiator. Part obscured upvc double glazed window. Tiled floor. Access hatch to loft space.

BEDROOM 3: 13'3" x 12'9" (4.05m x 3.91m) Upvc double glazed sash styled window. Cast fireplace with wood surround and mantle. High ceiling with picture rails. Recessed book shelving. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

MASTER BEDROOM: 19'6" x 13'7" (5.95m x 4.14m) plus bay. Additional sash window. Cast fireplace with inset tiling and wooden mantle piece surround. High ceiling. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

SECOND FLOOR

HALF LANDING: Polycarbonate roof light.

LANDING: Access to loft space. Carpet as laid.

CLOAKROOM: Low level wc. Extractor fan. Exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 4: 18'6" x 13'11" (5.65m x 4.25m) with an element of restricted headroom. Upvc double glazed window with open town and countryside aspect. Cast fireplace with surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 5: 13'8" x 11'11" (4.17m x 3.65m) with an element of restricted headroom. Upvc double glazed window. Covered fireplace with exposed surround. Built-in recessed shelving. Fitted book shelving. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

OUTSIDE

Gated front entrance with steps leading to front door. The front garden area is laid to lawn with shrub and plant bed borders.

To the rear is an enclosed south facing courtyard style garden. Being mostly stone chipped with secluded decked seating area. Pedestrian rear access gate. Paved side terrace with raised planting bed and cold water tap.

Situated within a courtyard of garages in Rectory Park (just opposite the house) is a:-

DOUBLE GARAGE: Average depth of 17'3" (5.28m) x 15'10" (4.85m) With 2 separate vehicular doors and inspection pit.