Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, EX39

A most appealing mature and well maintained 3 double bed detached bungalow set within a thoughtfully landscaped and fully enclosed gated garden plot.

Providing a spacious gas centrally heated accommodation arrangement originally built circa 1960 of traditional and insulated cavity brick and block main external walls, Tyrolean rendered and colour washed upon a facing brick plinth. Hardwood sealed double glazed windows beneath a well insulated pitched and concrete tile covered roof.

Great potential for loft conversion subject to the necessary consents.

Elevated and well screened from Old Barnstaple Road now a ‘no through road’ and favoured residential area a convenient half mile walk across Bideford’s ancient bridge and River Torridge to the picturesque quayside and shopping area on the western side of town.

Well located for easy access to the A39 North Devon Link Road (1 mile) seaside resort of Westward Ho! (3 miles) and North Devon’s principal town of Barnstaple (approx. 9 miles).

COUNCIL TAX: Band D.

SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating. Security alarm system.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford quay proceed across the old bridge turning left at the end and continuing for approx. 400 metres and at the top of Station Hill turn right into Old Barnstaple Road whereafter a further 100 metres or so Downscott will be seen elevated to the right hand side with name and For Sale Notice displayed.

ACCOMMODATION (all measurements are approximate)

Fully enclosed ENTRANCE PORCH:

RECEPTION HALL: 3.48m x 2.09m (11’4” x 6’8”). Parquet block flooring. Built in airing cupboard with radiator. Built in cloaks cupboard.

INNER CORRIDOR HALL: Also with Parquet block flooring and hatch to extensively boarded loft space with foldaway access ladder and lighting.

LOUNGE: 5.9m x 4.67m (19’3” x 15’3”). Minster style marble fireplace and hearth with Living Flame gas fire. Double radiator. Fitted carpet. Dual aspect south and west facing windows with glazed double doors to the rear garden.

KITCHEN DINER: 4.82m x 4.55m plus door recess (15’8” x 14’9”). Light granite effect working surfaces with painted storage cabinet fronts, inset single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit and cooker extractor hood. Part tiled walls. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Radiator. Open shelved unit plus arched fridge freezer recess. Vinyl floor board effect floor covering. Door to side path.

FRONT BEDROOM: 3.68m x 3.10m (12’ x 10’1”). Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM: 2.55m x 2.26m (8’3” x 7’4”). Corner shower cubicle with Mira electric shower. China pedestal wash basin, bidet and low level WC. Part tiled walls. Ceiling extractor fan. Double radiator and tiled flooring with under floor heating.

REAR MASTER BEDROOM: 4.24m x 3.77m (13’9” x 12’3”). Double radiator. Fitted carpet. Dual aspect south and east windows.

EN SUITE: with fully tiled shower cubicle having non slip base and Mira Sport electric shower. China pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Ceiling extractor fan, radiator and fitted carpet. Additional separate access from hall.

REAR BEDROOM: 3.77m x 3.16m (12’3” x 10’4”). Radiator and fitted carpet.

EXTERNALLY: Front vehicular entrance through pillared double wrought iron entrance gates, brick pavioured driveway allowing parking for 2 plus access to GARAGE: 5.04m x 2.43m (16’5” x 7’9”). Remote control up and over door with light, workbench, power and further lighting.

Raised and well enclosed front garden so as to be set above Old Barnstaple Road and well screened. Neat bordered lawn, stone chipped beds with variety of shrubs. Gated side paths with integral stores, one containing the Worcester Combi gas central heating and hot water boiler.

The rear has been beautifully landscaped and planned for ease of maintenance yet containing a colourful array of planted shrubberies set within stone chipped and earth beds.

The lower pathway has sensor lighting and easy stepped approach to the tiered higher garden areas being part laid to lawn, paved sun/BBQ terrace and west facing Summer House. Additional implement store, workshop, garden furniture store, large wood framed and perspex greenhouse and separate aluminium framed greenhouse.