Avon Lane, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39

Detached 3 bed bungalow offering tremendous scope and potential for either refurbishment or redesign/extension. Occupying a fabulous 'tucked away' location in almost a quarter acre garden plot which is a short and almost level walk from the village facilities and beach. Viewing highly recommended and being available with no onward chain.

Having been built in the early 1970's this represents a fabulous opportunity to purchase a detached bungalow which offers such scope and is set within a most generous level garden plot and is conveniently positioned to be an easy walk from the village shops and beachside facilities.

Westward Ho! has a very long sandy beach adjoining the Northam Burrows and Country Park which is also the home of the Royal North Devon Championship Golf Course. There are miles of unspoilt cliffside walks and regular bus services commute into the nearby Port and Market town of Bideford (3 miles).

There is easy access to the North Devon Link Road (1.5 miles) which allows ease of communication to North Devon’s principle town of Barnstaple and access to the M5 Motorway just north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles).

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Solar panel which directly assists in the heating of the hot water. Mix of quality upvc double and triple glazed windows.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D (information gained via the Directgov Council Tax Valuation List).

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed towards the A39 North Devon Link Road, at the main roundabout proceed straight across, as signposted to Westward Ho! Follow this road which leads directly into Westward Ho! and once in the village take the second turning right down into Avon Lane and immediately after passing the entrance to Queens Close (on the left) the entrance lane (shared with Lower Avondale & Westerlies) to the property will be seen on the right-hand side.

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

Obscure upvc glazed entrance door, with matching side screen, gives access to:

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Inner glazed door, with matching side screen, gives access to:-

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Central heating radiator. Telephone point. Access hatch to insulated loft space with ladder and light. Floor covering as laid.

KITCHEN: 11'10" x 11'10" (3.63m x 3.63m) Upvc glazed window with front aspect. Stainless steel double drainer sink unit with adjoining working surface and having a range of cupboards and drawers below. Electric cooker connection point. Built-in shelved pantry. Central heating radiator. Floor standing oil fired boiler. Hot water and central heating timer control. Vinyl flooring.

SIDE PORCH: 5'10" x 4'11" (1.78m x 1.52m) Upvc glazed door gives access to the front. Electric meter and consumer unit. Fitted shelves and cloaks hooks. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 7'11" x 4'11" (2.43m x 1.52m) Upvc glazed door gives access to the rear garden. Sink and drainer unit with cold water tap. Hot and cold tap feed for washing machine.

LIVING ROOM: 16'5" x 13'11" (5.01m x 4.25m) Brick fireplace (currently sealed). Upvc glazed sliding patio doors gives a fabulous open southerly aspect over the rear garden. 2 Traditional radiators. Television aerial connection. Floor covering as laid.

BEDROOM 3 (rear): 9'10" x 6'11" (3.02m x 2.12m) Upvc glazed window with aspect over the rear garden. Central heating radiator. Floor covering as laid.

BEDROOM 2 (rear): 13'5" (4.09m) into wardrobe x 9'11" (3.03m) Upvc glazed window with aspect over the rear garden. Fitted wardrobe unit to the length of one wall. Telephone point. Television aerial connection. Central heating radiator. Floor covering as laid.

BEDROOM 1 (front): 11'11" x 10'2" (3.64m x 3.12m) Upvc glazed window. Central heating radiator. Floor covering as laid.

SHOWER/WET ROOM: Obscure upvc glazed window. Pedestal wash hand basin. Open shower area with electric Mira shower. Central heating radiator. Wall mounted fan heater. Built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder which also incorporates an electric immersion heater.

CLOAKROOM: Obscure upvc glazed window. Low level wc. Wash hand basin. Electric skirting heater.

OUTSIDE: The property is approached over a shared (2 other properties) lane/driveway which gives access to:-

DETACHED GARAGE: 17'6" x 8'7" (5.35m x 2.63m) Remotely activated electric vehicular door. Power and light. Rear single glazed window.

Adjoining the garage is a concreted car hardstanding area with partial cover. The gardens to the front are mostly laid to lawn being well screened by mature shrubs and trees.

Either side of the bungalow there is access to a most generous, 92' (28m) deep x 62' (18.9m) wide, level south facing rear garden which enjoys an open aspect whilst still enjoying privacy. The garden is lawned with numerous shrubs and plants which are now requiring attention as they are beginning to take over. Timber shed/summer house and oil storage tank.