Fore Street, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39

Substantial 4 bed maisonette offering generous characterful accommodation which is complimented by a 64' x 30' level garden. Set within a most appealing period property within the heart of the village and available with no onward chain.

The maisonette is located just off the village square which gives immediate access to a local newsagents, Chinese takeaway, Church, small supermarket which incorporates a post office counter and bus stops.

Northam boasts a good number of other facilities which include indoor swimming pool complex, fish & chip shop, library, dental surgery, health centre and has infant and junior schools.

Approximately 1 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

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Mixture of windows, some being upvc double glazed.

TENURE: The flat is being sold with the balance of a 999 year Lease which started March 2018. Ground Rent is payable at £50 per annum to the 'Fore Street Management Company' (currently run by the freeholder and seller of this apartment). As far as maintenance charges are concerned each of the 3 units within the building contribute a percentage of the cost depending on the size of their unit, in this instance this equates to 60% of any bill.

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, passing the turning to Cross Street, and number 4 will be found on the right-hand side just before reaching the Newsagents (on the left).

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

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE LOBBY: Shared with just one flat. Private entrance door to:-

INNER LOBBY AREA: Carpeted staircase (newly laid) leading up to:-

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Upvc double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Twisting staircase to second floor. Newly laid Carpet.

LIVING ROOM: 15'1" x 12' (4.6m x 3.66m) Generous ceiling height. 2 Sash windows. Attractive cast fireplace with tiled inset and painted wood surround. Dado rails. Cupboard housing electric meter and fuse box. Television aerial socket. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.

DINING ROOM: 14'5" x 12' (4.39m x 3.66m) Generous ceiling height. Cast fireplace with painted wood surround. Sash window. Dado rails. Telephone point. Central heating radiator. Central heating programmer. Stripped and varnished floorboards. Opening through to:-

KITCHEN: 10'7" x 9'7" (3.23m x 2.92m) 'L' shaped working surface incorporating stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit and 4 ring ceramic hob with cupboards, bottle storage and built-in oven under together with recess space for dishwasher. Breakfast bar working surface with drawers under. Recess space for fridge/freezer. Built-in shelved storage cupboard. Wall cabinets. Upvc double glazed window. Generous ceiling height. Picture rails. Newly laid vinyl floor covering.

BATHROOM: 11' x 9'6" (3.35m x 2.9m) Obscure upvc double glazed window. Generous ceiling height. Picture rails. Low level wc. Panelled bath with tiled splashback. Large shower cubicle. Glass bowl styled wash basin. Central heating radiator. Newly laid vinyl floor covering.

LOBBY: Hanging rail. Newly laid vinyl floor covering.

UTILITY ROOM: 7' x 4'10" (2.13m x 1.47m) Plumbing for washing machine. Wall cabinet. Central heating radiator. Door to the garden. Newly laid vinyl floor covering.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING: Exposed ceiling beams and floorboards. Access hatch to loft space.

BEDROOM 1: 11'1" x 10'5" (3.38m x 3.18m) with some restricted headroom. Upvc double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Exposed and painted ceiling beams. Carpet underlay.

BEDROOM 2: 14'5" x 11'7" (4.39m x 3.53m) with some restricted headroom. Upvc double glazed window. Glass bowl styled wash basin (cold feed only). Central heating radiator. Exposed and painted ceiling beams. Carpet underlay.

BEDROOM 3: 15'8" x 11'8" (4.78m x 3.56m) with some restricted headroom. Upvc double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Exposed and painted ceiling beams. Carpet underlay.

BEDROOM 4: 11'8" x 10'3" (3.56m x 3.12m) with some restricted headroom. Upvc double glazed window which enjoys an extremely pleasant coastal aspect. Central heating radiator. Exposed and painted ceiling beams. Carpet underlay.

OUTSIDE

Leading out from the utility room and down a flight of 8 steps access is gained to a fabulous 64' x 30' (19.51m x 9.14m) level garden being laid mostly to lawn with pleasant paved patio seating area. The garden offers an easterly aspect and an element of privacy. Greenhouse with adjoining planting bed. Useful cold water tap. An emergency exit gate exists for one of the ground floor flats.