House For Sale £269,500
This charming 2 bedroom waterside cottage commands fine panoramic views of the River Torridge and occupies a convenient position just across the iconic "Old Bridge" in Bideford. Boasting well-planned accommodation along with a delightful rear garden and moorings, the property is currently run as a successful holiday let but would alternatively make for a characterful riverside home for full-time occupation, a sound buy to let investment close to town or an easy to run holiday retreat with tremendous views. Viewings are highly recommended.
The port town of Bideford offers residents a wide range of amenities including a number of locally owned and operated shops and stores, a post office, number of banks, a medical centre, cafes, restaurants and public houses, primary and secondary schooling along with other leisure facilities. The nearby coast is close to hand with the quaint fishing village of Appledore, glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! And the popular North Devon coast within a short drive and connected by a regular bus service. Further tourist locations of Croyde, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Hartland and Bude are all within 1hrs drive. There are also good transport links to Barnstaple, the regional centre, which provides High Street shopping, a rail link to Exeter and convenient route to the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road.
This attractive property is stylish presented throughout and offers the perfect blend of character features and modern fittings. In brief, the cottage is approached from Torrington Street and offers ground floor accommodation comprising an entrance porch with useful utility space and ground floor cloakroom. The entrance porch opens to the well-fitted kitchen which in turn leads to the dining room, found in the centre of the home and providing split stairs to the first floor. The dining room is open to the the cosy lounge which leads to a superb conservatory, providing access to the rear garden and taking full advantage of the West-facing aspect and riverside location. The first floor provides two double bedrooms, the master with fantastic views of the water, along with a spacious bathroom at the front of the home.
The rear garden is low maintenance, laid immediately to patio with a raised deck, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the waterside position. There is a mooring hook attached to the wall allowing quick and easy access to the water. The property is also located just off the Tarka Trail, perfect for walkers and cyclists alike.
Entrance Hall
This inviting space welcomes you into the home and provides useful utility space.
Cloakroom
With low-level W.C.
Kitchen (2.90m x 2.00 (9'6" x 6'6"))
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and built-in oven and hob.
Dining Area (3.74m narr. To 2.95m x 3.16m (12'3" narr. To 9'8")
Located off the kitchen and found in the centre of the home, providing useful storage and split stairs to the first floor.
Lounge (4.10m narr. To 3.87m x 3.38m (13'5" narr. To 12'8")
A comfortable sitting room opening to the conservatory.
Conservatory (3.90m x 2.34m (12'9" x 7'8" ))
This additional reception space is found at the rear of the home, enjoying river views and opening to the garden.
First Floor
Bedroom One (4.20m x 3.40 (13'9" x 11'1"))
A generous double room boasting a tremendous river view.
Bedroom Two (3.30m x 3.20m (10'9" x 10'5"))
A comfortable double bedroom with an outlook to the front elevation.
Bathroom
A spacious bathroom with white suite comprising a bath with shower over, low-level W.C and wash hand basin.
Outside
The private rear garden is immediately laid to patio with a raised decked area to the rear overlooking the river, perfect to enjoy a spot of alfresco dining and watch the world go by. There is a mooring hook on the river wall.
Holiday Let Potential
The property is currently run as a successful holiday let and offers great potential. For details on how the property has performed, please contact the team. The property can be sold with furniture by separate negotiation.
Agents Note
(i) The images have been kindly provided by the holiday letting agent. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, there may be some discrepancies when viewing.
(ii) Please note the staircase is steep and narrow. The staircase splits after a couple of steps as the stairs continue one way to the bathroom and the other way to bedrooms.
Agents Note (Parking)
Please note, there is no dedicated parking, On road parking is available nearby on a first come, first served basis at Torrington Street, Sunnyside and Upton Road among others. Permit Parking is available across the Old Bridge at Honestone Street and Victoria Park - each within a 15 minute walk.
Viewings
Due to the success of the property, viewings can only be conducted during changeovers - friday's between 2pm - 3.30pm - and must be arranged via the sole agents, Phillips, Smith and Dunn.
Services - All mains connected - gas fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold.
Council tax - Currently Business Rated.
Local authority - Torridge District Council.
The port town of Bideford offers residents a wide range of amenities including a number of locally owned and operated shops and stores, a post office, number of banks, a medical centre, cafes, restaurants and public houses, primary and secondary schooling along with other leisure facilities. The nearby coast is close to hand with the quaint fishing village of Appledore, glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! And the popular North Devon coast within a short drive and connected by a regular bus service. Further tourist locations of Croyde, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Hartland and Bude are all within 1hrs drive. There are also good transport links to Barnstaple, the regional centre, which provides High Street shopping, a rail link to Exeter and convenient route to the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road.
This attractive property is stylish presented throughout and offers the perfect blend of character features and modern fittings. In brief, the cottage is approached from Torrington Street and offers ground floor accommodation comprising an entrance porch with useful utility space and ground floor cloakroom. The entrance porch opens to the well-fitted kitchen which in turn leads to the dining room, found in the centre of the home and providing split stairs to the first floor. The dining room is open to the the cosy lounge which leads to a superb conservatory, providing access to the rear garden and taking full advantage of the West-facing aspect and riverside location. The first floor provides two double bedrooms, the master with fantastic views of the water, along with a spacious bathroom at the front of the home.
The rear garden is low maintenance, laid immediately to patio with a raised deck, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the waterside position. There is a mooring hook attached to the wall allowing quick and easy access to the water. The property is also located just off the Tarka Trail, perfect for walkers and cyclists alike.
Entrance Hall
This inviting space welcomes you into the home and provides useful utility space.
Cloakroom
With low-level W.C.
Kitchen (2.90m x 2.00 (9'6" x 6'6"))
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and built-in oven and hob.
Dining Area (3.74m narr. To 2.95m x 3.16m (12'3" narr. To 9'8")
Located off the kitchen and found in the centre of the home, providing useful storage and split stairs to the first floor.
Lounge (4.10m narr. To 3.87m x 3.38m (13'5" narr. To 12'8")
A comfortable sitting room opening to the conservatory.
Conservatory (3.90m x 2.34m (12'9" x 7'8" ))
This additional reception space is found at the rear of the home, enjoying river views and opening to the garden.
First Floor
Bedroom One (4.20m x 3.40 (13'9" x 11'1"))
A generous double room boasting a tremendous river view.
Bedroom Two (3.30m x 3.20m (10'9" x 10'5"))
A comfortable double bedroom with an outlook to the front elevation.
Bathroom
A spacious bathroom with white suite comprising a bath with shower over, low-level W.C and wash hand basin.
Outside
The private rear garden is immediately laid to patio with a raised decked area to the rear overlooking the river, perfect to enjoy a spot of alfresco dining and watch the world go by. There is a mooring hook on the river wall.
Holiday Let Potential
The property is currently run as a successful holiday let and offers great potential. For details on how the property has performed, please contact the team. The property can be sold with furniture by separate negotiation.
Agents Note
(i) The images have been kindly provided by the holiday letting agent. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, there may be some discrepancies when viewing.
(ii) Please note the staircase is steep and narrow. The staircase splits after a couple of steps as the stairs continue one way to the bathroom and the other way to bedrooms.
Agents Note (Parking)
Please note, there is no dedicated parking, On road parking is available nearby on a first come, first served basis at Torrington Street, Sunnyside and Upton Road among others. Permit Parking is available across the Old Bridge at Honestone Street and Victoria Park - each within a 15 minute walk.
Viewings
Due to the success of the property, viewings can only be conducted during changeovers - friday's between 2pm - 3.30pm - and must be arranged via the sole agents, Phillips, Smith and Dunn.
Services - All mains connected - gas fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold.
Council tax - Currently Business Rated.
Local authority - Torridge District Council.
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