House For Sale £400,000
Properties of this style that offer an abundance of space both inside and out are a rarity in the sought after fishing village of Appledore. This 5 Bedroom detached family home is only a short walk from Appledore Quay, the many cafes and pubs within the village and the Northam Burrows County Park. The house has been impressively improved by the current owners over their many happy years at the property via extensions and alterations. The internal space of the property has been maximised to comprise 4 double Bedrooms, a single Bedroom or useful Study space and a Shower Room on the First Floor and an 'L' shape Lounge and a versatile Kitchen / Dining area of great size on the Ground Floor. The rear garden enjoys both lawn and patio areas which provide a great place to sit and relax to enjoy the summer sun. A Workshop space can be accessed from the rear garden for those looking for a craft / hobby area. The property also enjoys a sizable front garden and has driveway parking for 3 cars.Appledore is a sought after area to live. Once a famous port and shipbuilding village, Appledore is now a delightful example of picturesque North Devon at its best. There are many country walks around the village and the outlying areas, including the popular Northam Burrows and the nearby Westward Ho! Beach.
Local amenities include a general stores, a delicatessen, newsagents and a post office. There's also a primary school, a library and a number of churches around the village. In nearby Northam there is a public swimming pool and gym too. You'll never be short of places to eat and drink in Appledore as well, as the choice of restaurants and pubs is extensive for a village of its size. Golf enthusiasts will also have cause to celebrate because there's a great championship course on the outskirts of Westward Ho!. Westward Ho! Is also very popular with surfers and body boarders, with many places to get lessons and hire kit for the beginner.
It's within short driving distance of the Atlantic Highway (A39) that is the main feeder route across the region leading to Wadebridge in Cornwall to the south-west and to the M5 by Tiverton in the east. A very good regular bus services provides access to North Devon's capital, Barnstaple. Bus users can also reach Westward Ho!, Bideford, Braunton, Croyde and Ilfracombe with ease.
Appledore is a friendly village and the locals host many community events, so if you're the kind of person that loves to join in, there's something to occupy just about everybody all year around.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bideford Quay proceed towards Northam passing the Durrant House Hotel on your right hand side. Take the right hand turning signposted Appledore onto Churchill Way. Continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles and take the left hand turning onto Staddon Road. Take the first right hand turning into Scott Avenue. Upon entering the cul-de-sac, take the right hand turning following the road to your right and to where number 10 will be located on your right hand side clearly displaying a numberplate.
UPVC Double Glazed External Door To Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Plenty of space for shoes and coats. Stairs rising to First Floor with built-in understairs storage cupboard. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Lounge (13' 2" x 20' 0")
A dual aspect 'L' shape room with large UPVC double glazed windows. Feature log flame effect electric fire with attractive fire surround. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Office / Utility (7' 9" x 10' 0")
Space for a desk or for appliances. Wall mounted gas fired combination boiler. Laminate flooring. UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden. Opening to Kitchen / Diner
Kitchen / Diner (28' 6" x 7' 2")
This room has been enhanced by converting the original Garage and by way of an extension to the rear elevation. A dual aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with matching drawers and rolltop work surfaces with an inset 1.5 bowl stainless sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for cooker with extractor canopy over. Plenty of space for a large dining table. Cupboard housing consumer unit. Radiator, laminate flooring.
First Floor Landing
Hatch access to loft space. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 (11' 4" x 10' 6")
The biggest of the Bedrooms with UPVC double glazed window to front elevation enjoy estuary glimpses. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (11' 4" x 8' 6")
A double size Bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the garden. Fitted carpet, radiator.
Bedroom 3
3.73m into alcove x 2.2m - UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Fitted carpet, radiator. Alcove recess with hanging rail.
Bedroom 4
3.53m into alcove x 2.2m - UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the garden. Fitted carpet, radiator. Alcove recess.
Bedroom 5 (8' 5" x 8' 3")
A great single size Bedroom, A Study or Craft Room. UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Fitted carpet, radiator.
Shower Room (7' 9" x 5' 4")
3-piece suite comprising corner shower enclosure with waterfall shower head and waterproof wall panelling, close couple WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and tiled splashbacking. Large heated towel rail, vinyl flooring, extractor fan. UPVC obscure double glazed window to rear elevation.
Outside
The Office / Utility leads you directly onto a decking area with a step down onto the patio and lawned garden. There are a number of shrubs around the perimeter of the garden that provide a pleasant aspect. There is a beach themed seating and dining area which is very nice and provides a coastal feel. There is side access to the front of the property and access to the Workshop from the rear garden.
To the front of the property, there is parking for up to 3 cars. There is a lawn, a feature tree, a gated storage area and a Storage Shed (currently utilised as a gym).
Timber-Built Workshop (9' 6" x 6' 7")
A versatile space offering a number of uses.
Local amenities include a general stores, a delicatessen, newsagents and a post office. There's also a primary school, a library and a number of churches around the village. In nearby Northam there is a public swimming pool and gym too. You'll never be short of places to eat and drink in Appledore as well, as the choice of restaurants and pubs is extensive for a village of its size. Golf enthusiasts will also have cause to celebrate because there's a great championship course on the outskirts of Westward Ho!. Westward Ho! Is also very popular with surfers and body boarders, with many places to get lessons and hire kit for the beginner.
It's within short driving distance of the Atlantic Highway (A39) that is the main feeder route across the region leading to Wadebridge in Cornwall to the south-west and to the M5 by Tiverton in the east. A very good regular bus services provides access to North Devon's capital, Barnstaple. Bus users can also reach Westward Ho!, Bideford, Braunton, Croyde and Ilfracombe with ease.
Appledore is a friendly village and the locals host many community events, so if you're the kind of person that loves to join in, there's something to occupy just about everybody all year around.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bideford Quay proceed towards Northam passing the Durrant House Hotel on your right hand side. Take the right hand turning signposted Appledore onto Churchill Way. Continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles and take the left hand turning onto Staddon Road. Take the first right hand turning into Scott Avenue. Upon entering the cul-de-sac, take the right hand turning following the road to your right and to where number 10 will be located on your right hand side clearly displaying a numberplate.
UPVC Double Glazed External Door To Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Plenty of space for shoes and coats. Stairs rising to First Floor with built-in understairs storage cupboard. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Lounge (13' 2" x 20' 0")
A dual aspect 'L' shape room with large UPVC double glazed windows. Feature log flame effect electric fire with attractive fire surround. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Office / Utility (7' 9" x 10' 0")
Space for a desk or for appliances. Wall mounted gas fired combination boiler. Laminate flooring. UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden. Opening to Kitchen / Diner
Kitchen / Diner (28' 6" x 7' 2")
This room has been enhanced by converting the original Garage and by way of an extension to the rear elevation. A dual aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with matching drawers and rolltop work surfaces with an inset 1.5 bowl stainless sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for cooker with extractor canopy over. Plenty of space for a large dining table. Cupboard housing consumer unit. Radiator, laminate flooring.
First Floor Landing
Hatch access to loft space. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 (11' 4" x 10' 6")
The biggest of the Bedrooms with UPVC double glazed window to front elevation enjoy estuary glimpses. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (11' 4" x 8' 6")
A double size Bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the garden. Fitted carpet, radiator.
Bedroom 3
3.73m into alcove x 2.2m - UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Fitted carpet, radiator. Alcove recess with hanging rail.
Bedroom 4
3.53m into alcove x 2.2m - UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the garden. Fitted carpet, radiator. Alcove recess.
Bedroom 5 (8' 5" x 8' 3")
A great single size Bedroom, A Study or Craft Room. UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Fitted carpet, radiator.
Shower Room (7' 9" x 5' 4")
3-piece suite comprising corner shower enclosure with waterfall shower head and waterproof wall panelling, close couple WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and tiled splashbacking. Large heated towel rail, vinyl flooring, extractor fan. UPVC obscure double glazed window to rear elevation.
Outside
The Office / Utility leads you directly onto a decking area with a step down onto the patio and lawned garden. There are a number of shrubs around the perimeter of the garden that provide a pleasant aspect. There is a beach themed seating and dining area which is very nice and provides a coastal feel. There is side access to the front of the property and access to the Workshop from the rear garden.
To the front of the property, there is parking for up to 3 cars. There is a lawn, a feature tree, a gated storage area and a Storage Shed (currently utilised as a gym).
Timber-Built Workshop (9' 6" x 6' 7")
A versatile space offering a number of uses.
