A detached Edwardian Period double fronted family sized house occupying an elevated position with dramatic and panoramic views down to the Torridge Estuary, Northam Burrows, around the coast to Westward Ho! out across the long sandy beach and Bideford Bay with Lundy Island to the west.
Originally built 1909 and now requiring extensive renovation and refurbishment (although the main roof has been re-slated and underfelted) with huge potential to create a spectacular home to compliment the glorious vista and heart-warming sunsets.
Having a pedestrian access from Churchill Way and positioned at the top of and at the main entrance to Appledore village approximately half mile from the picturesque quayside adjoining the river Torridge and facing across to the estuary village of Instow.
Appledore is an historic Fishing and Shipbuilding community now extremely popular for those seeking permanent or holiday homes for personal use and/or investment.
Within 3 miles is the Port and Market town of Bideford, Northam village approx. 1 mile and approx. 1 mile around the coast the seaside resort of Westward Ho!
Access to the North Devon Link Road is within 2 miles allowing 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.
SERVICES: All mains services believed to be connected or available.
COUNCIL TAX: Band D.
TENURE: Believed to be unregistered freehold (title documents have not been inspected or sourced).
DIRECTIONS: At the end of the Torridge Bridge (after travelling from Barnstaple) take the third exit to the right as signposted to Appledore. Continue for approx.0.25 mile turning right as signposted to Appledore continuing until reaching the village whereupon Nor West will be found prominently positioned on the right with For Sale notice displayed.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PROPERTY DOES NOT HAVE ANY PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES SO PLEASE PARK SAFELY NEARBY.
ACCOMMODATION (all measurements are approximate)
GROUND FLOOR:
OUTER ENTRANCE PORCH:
INNER ENTRANCE PORCH: With tessellated tiled floor.
RECEPTION HALL: Corridor style with tessellated tiled floor leading to rear inner hall with access to garden.
FRONT LIVING ROOM: 4.25m x 3.63m plus walk in picture bay window (13’11” x 11’11”). Open fireplace with marble mantelpiece surround. Dual aspect.
FRONT SITTING ROOM: 4.24m x 2.99m (13’11” x 9’9”) Picture window. Cast iron fireplace with slate and marble surround.
DINING/BREAKFAST ROOM: 3.66m x 2.99m (12’ x 9’9”).
BATHROOM OFF: 2.63m x 1.33m (8’7” x 4’4”). Dated coloured suite in need of replacement.
KITCHEN: 4.21m x 3.46m (13’9” x 11’4”). Basic fitments in need of replacement.
FIRST FLOOR:
HALF LANDING:
BATHROOM: 1.91m x 1.79m (6’3” x 5’10”). Basic coloured 3 piece suite in need of replacement.
LANDING: With galleried balustrading.
REAR BEDROOM: 4.29m x 3.01m (14’ x 9’10”).
FRONT BEDROOM: 4.0m x 3.66m (13’1” x 12’). Picture window.
FRONT BEDROOM: 4.05m x 3.61m plus walk in picture bay window (13’3” x 11’10”).
REAR BEDROOM: 4.25m x 3.51m (13’11” x 11’6”).
EXTERNALLY: Set upon a deceptively large and elevated triangular plot of approx.450 sq. m (4832 sq. ft) another perfect vantage point to savour the far reaching coastal views having been substantially cleared affording huge potential to be enhanced by thoughtfully planned landscaping so as to create a beautiful garden to compliment this exciting location.