Kenwith Castle Gardens, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39

A fine detached 2 bedroom retirement bungalow offering extremely comfortable living accommodation which enjoys a pleasant southerly 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: C.

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 itself follow the road around to the left and the bungalow will be found within a short distance directly in front of you.

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

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

RECEPTION HALL: Walk-in storage cupboard with fitted shelves and hanging rail. 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. Currently with free standing shelved cupboard unit. Cloak fixture and hanging rail. Power and light. External access door.

LIVING ROOM: 14'7" (4.44m) plus door recess x 13'2" (4.01m) Large south facing multi paned double glazed window with pleasant aspect and fitted vertical blinds. Ornamental Minster style fireplace with inset electric fire. Underfloor heating control. Telephone point. Television aerial socket. Carpet as laid. Opening through to:-

DINING AREA: 10' (3.05m) plus boxed bay window x 8'4" (2.54m) Double glazed boxed bay window having vertical blinds to the side windows and central double doors. Telephone point. Carpet as laid. Pocket sliding doors give access to:-

KITCHEN: 9'1" x 8'10" (2.77m x 2.69m) Double glazed window with woodland aspect. 'U' shaped working surface, complimented by white bevelled wall tiling, 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 recess space for slimline dishwasher. 'Eye level' electric oven and grill with cupboards above and below. Recess space for fridge/freezer. Matching wall cupboards. Inset ceiling lights. Mains connected heat alarm. Underfloor heating control. Sandstone tile effect vinyl flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM (rear): 15'3" x 10'5" (4.65m x 3.18m) Double glazed multi paned window with woodland aspect. Built-in recessed wardrobe with fitted shelving, hanging rails and sliding doors (one being mirror fronted). Television aerial sockets. Underfloor heating control. Telephone point. Carpet as laid.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 8'4" x 5'3" (2.54m x 1.6m) Obscure double glazed window. Panelled bath with tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with shelf and back lit mirror over. Low level wc. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Underfloor heating control. Extractor fan. Electric towel rail. Vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 2 (front): 11'9" x 10'5" (3.58m x 3.18m) Double glazed multi paned window with pleasant aspect and fitted vertical blinds. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Telephone point. Television aerial cable. Underfloor heating control. Carpet as laid.

SHOWER/WET ROOM: 5'9" x 5'8" (1.75m x 1.73m) Low level wc. Wash hand basin with shelf and back lit mirror over. Glazed shower cubicle. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Underfloor heating control. Built-in AIRING & UTILITY CUPBOARD: Wall mounted gas combination boiler. Slatted shelving. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

OUTSIDE: There is a small amount of private external space including an open plan paved frontage which gives access to the entrance door and BUGGY/SCOOTER STORE. Paved side pathways give access to a paved and stone chipped rear seating area. Situated close by is a residents parking area with each bungalow having its own allocated space.

Access to the beautifully maintained communal grounds and lake.