Kenwith Castle Gardens, Abbotsham, Bideford, North Devon, EX39

A linked 2 bedroom retirement bungalow offering most comfortable accommodation which enjoys a pleasant aspect. Occupying a fabulous setting within the beautifully landscaped grounds of Kenwith Castle Residential Home.

Kenwith Castle Gardens is a most desirable retirement development set within acres of private grounds to Kenwith Castle, once a private country estate but now a premier residential care home.

Being situated on the outskirts of the pretty village of Abbotsham which offers a fabulous village tavern, church and junior/infants school. Within a mile or so is the seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course.

Located within 2 miles or so is Port and Market town of Bideford and also handily placed to access the North Devon Link Road allowing ease of communications to North Devons principle town of Barnstaple (approx. 10 miles) and the M5 just north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles).

SERVICES: All mains services. Underfloor heating system with rooms having individual thermostatic controls.

COUNCIL TAX: Band B.

TENURE: The property is Leasehold with the balance of a 125 year lease as from 1st January 2007. Annual ground rent payable of £200 (increasing by £100 every 25 years). Current Maintenance and Service Charge is at £203 per month (assessed end June each Year) to include Service Centre Facility, Building Insurance, Maintenance of grounds plus Emergency Assistance (depending on the time of day will depend on whether this will come from on site or remotely).

AGE RESTRICTION: At least 1 occupant has to be aged 65 years or over.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay proceed in a northerly direction to the A39 Heywood Road roundabout turning left as signposted to Bude. After approximately half a mile take the first turning right as signposted to Westward Ho! after which take the first left and within a short distance the entrance to Kenwith Castle will be found on the left-hand side. Follow the road in front of Kenwith Castle and once in Kenwith Castle Gardens park within the carpark and follow the signs that direct you in the direction of number 11.

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

COVERED ENTRANCE: Composite style entrance door, with obscure double glazed panels, gives entrance to:-

RECEPTION HALL: 9'1" (2.77m) x 6'2" (1.89m) Walk-in storage cupboard with slatted shelves. Telephone point. Access hatch to loft space. Mains connected smoke alarm. Underfloor heating control. Carpet as laid. Door to:-

BUGGY/SCOOTER STORE: Designed to house a buggy/scooter but can also offer great storage. Cloak fixture and wall mounted shelving. External access door.

LIVING ROOM: 13'3" (4.06m) x 12'1" (3.69m) plus door entry recess. Large multi paned double glazed window with fitted roller blinds. Small recessed storage cupboard. Ornamental Minster style fireplace with inset electric fire. Underfloor heating control. Telephone and television points. Carpet as laid.

KITCHEN: 14'9" (4.51m) x 9'2" (2.81m) plus bay. Double glazed window with pleasant distant rural aspect. Feature bay window having double glazed double doors that gives access to the small outside paved patio. Working surface incorporating stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit and 4 ring electric hob (extractor hood over) with range of cupboards and drawers under together with integrated dishwasher. Built-in electric oven and microwave with cupboards above and below. Matching range of wall cupboards. Ample space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Mains connected heat alarm. Telephone point. Underfloor heating control. Vinyl floor covering.

MASTER BEDROOM: 15'1" (4.6m) x 10'5" (3.18m Double glazed multi paned window with pleasant distant rural aspect. Built-in wardrobe with fitted shelving, hanging rails and sliding doors (one being mirror fronted). Television and telephone points. Underfloor heating control. Carpet as laid. Door to:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 8'5" (2.59m) x 5'3" (1.62m) Obscure double glazed window with fitted roller blind. Panelled bath with tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with back lit mirror over. Low level wc. Wall mounted medicine cabinet. Underfloor heating control. Extractor fan. Electric towel rail. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 10'5" (3.18m) x 10'4" (3.17m) Double glazed multi paned window with pleasant rural aspect. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Television and telephone points. Underfloor heating control. Carpet as laid.

SHOWER/WET ROOM: 5'9" (1.76m) x 5'8" (1.73m) Low level wc. Wash hand basin with back lit mirror over. Open shower with curtain and rail. Underfloor heating control. Built-in AIRING & UTILITY CUPBOARD: Wall mounted gas combination boiler. Slatted shelving. Space for 2 appliances (plumbing for washing machine).

OUTSIDE: The property is surround by a paved pathway culminating to a small patio area. There is residents parking close by and access to the beautifully maintained communal grounds and lake.