3 bed Flat For Sale £600,000
Commanding a prime waterside location within one of Bideford's most exclusive modern developments, this spacious penthouse apartment, arranged over two floors, boasts fine panoramic views of the river and towards the iconic Old Bridge, all just a short walk from The Quay. Offering spacious and individually designed accommodation, the property is immaculately presented throughout and offers stunning open-plan living with tremendous flexibility, off-road parking and a large garage. With easy access to the water nearby, a short walk to the Tarka Trail and the idyllic North Devon coast all close to hand, this impressive residence is perfect for those seeking an easy to run lifestyle home for full-time occupation or an individual holiday retreat.
The port town of Bideford offers residents a wide range of facilities including a number of locally owned and operated shops and stores, a post office, a number of banks, a medical centre, cafes, restaurants and public houses, primary and secondary schooling along with other leisure pursuits. The idyllic coast is close to hand with the quaint fishing village of Appledore and glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! Within a short drive and connected by a regular bus service. The ever-popular coastal village of Instow is also a short distance away along the Tarka Trail and is renowned for it's estuary beach and sand dunes, popular with families and dog walkers alike. Also boasting a popular delicatessen, award-winning restaurants, Yacht Club and a pedestrian ferry to Appledore in the summer months. 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.
In brief, the secure entry door, with entry phone system, welcomes you into the communal hallway and provides stairs and lift access to each floor, with the entrance to the apartment found on the 3rd floor.
The inner hall provides access to the apartment which immediately opens to the inviting hallway with stairs to the first floor. The entrance floor provides the generous master bedroom, enjoying a dual aspect with river views, balcony and ensuite, and second double bedroom found at the rear of the home, also enjoying a river view. At the front of the home is a adaptable 3rd bedroom/snug which could also be used as a home office. This floor also provides the main bathroom and convenient utility room.
The first floor provides a stunning open-plan kitchen/reception room, offering spacious accommodation along with a dual aspect and attractive feature windows at each end of the home. Sliding doors provide access to a balcony at the front of the home along with an additional balcony at the rear enjoying fine panoramic river views.
Outside, the property provides dedicated off-road parking leading to a large single garage with electric up and over door, light and power connected.
In all this impressive waterside residence is not to be missed!
Communal Entrance
With a secure entry phone system, this inviting space welcomes you into the building with stairs and a lift to each floor.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance hall providing stairs to the first floor with useful understairs storage.
Master Bedroom (5.02m max x 4.57m narr. To 3.07m (16'5" max x 14'1)
A generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a dual aspect with river views and sliding doors to the balcony.
Ensuite
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a large shower, low-level W.C, wash basin with vanity unit below and chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two (4.58m x 2.82m (15'0" x 9'3"))
A spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, enjoying a river view.
Bedroom Three/Snug (4.18m x 3.84m narr. To 2.95m (13'8" x 12'7" narr.)
A smaller double bedroom, currently being used as a snug/hobby room, that could alternatively be utilised as a home office, found at the front of the home.
Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising a bath with shower over, low-level W.C, wash basin with vanity unit below and chrome heated towel rail.
Utility Room
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall-units over, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, built-in tumble dryer and wall-mounted gas boiler.
First Floor
Open-Plan Reception Room (8.93m max x 8.74m max (29'3" max x 28'8" max))
This impressive reception room boasts stunning open-plan living with attractive vaulted feature windows at each end of the home, sliding doors to the balcony at the front and rear of the home, ample lounge/dining space open to the kitchen, useful eaves storage, emergency exit and panoramic views of the river and two bridges.
Kitchen Area
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall units over, built-in double oven and inset 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over, built-in fridge and freezer, built-in dishwasher and large breakfast bar to the dining area.
Outside
The property is approached from New Road and provides dedicated parking to the fore of the single garage. The apartment offers riverside balconies at the rear, off both the lounge and master bedroom, along with a balcony at the front off the dining area.
Garage (5.76m x 2.48m (18'10" x 8'1" ))
A large garage with electric up and over door, light and power connected, useful workshop space and additional high-level storage.
Lease Details
The property is sold with the remaining balance of a 999 year lease where each resident is a 1/15 shareholder of the freehold. Each owner is a director of Longbridge Wharf 2017 Ltd and the managing agent is Peninsula Management sw Ltd. Annual Service charge of £3000 payable in 2x instalments (£1500 payable usually in May & November) - this includes buildings insurance, maintenance of the communal areas, servicing of the lift and ground rent.
Agents Note
Please be aware that this property cannot be holiday let. It can however, be used as a private holiday residence for the owner's sole use.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment through Phillips, Smith & Dunn.
Services - All mains connected. Gas fired underfloor heating
EPC - C
Tenure - Leasehold - share of Freehold
Council tax - Band E
Local authority - Torridge District Council
The port town of Bideford offers residents a wide range of facilities including a number of locally owned and operated shops and stores, a post office, a number of banks, a medical centre, cafes, restaurants and public houses, primary and secondary schooling along with other leisure pursuits. The idyllic coast is close to hand with the quaint fishing village of Appledore and glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! Within a short drive and connected by a regular bus service. The ever-popular coastal village of Instow is also a short distance away along the Tarka Trail and is renowned for it's estuary beach and sand dunes, popular with families and dog walkers alike. Also boasting a popular delicatessen, award-winning restaurants, Yacht Club and a pedestrian ferry to Appledore in the summer months. 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.
In brief, the secure entry door, with entry phone system, welcomes you into the communal hallway and provides stairs and lift access to each floor, with the entrance to the apartment found on the 3rd floor.
The inner hall provides access to the apartment which immediately opens to the inviting hallway with stairs to the first floor. The entrance floor provides the generous master bedroom, enjoying a dual aspect with river views, balcony and ensuite, and second double bedroom found at the rear of the home, also enjoying a river view. At the front of the home is a adaptable 3rd bedroom/snug which could also be used as a home office. This floor also provides the main bathroom and convenient utility room.
The first floor provides a stunning open-plan kitchen/reception room, offering spacious accommodation along with a dual aspect and attractive feature windows at each end of the home. Sliding doors provide access to a balcony at the front of the home along with an additional balcony at the rear enjoying fine panoramic river views.
Outside, the property provides dedicated off-road parking leading to a large single garage with electric up and over door, light and power connected.
In all this impressive waterside residence is not to be missed!
Communal Entrance
With a secure entry phone system, this inviting space welcomes you into the building with stairs and a lift to each floor.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance hall providing stairs to the first floor with useful understairs storage.
Master Bedroom (5.02m max x 4.57m narr. To 3.07m (16'5" max x 14'1)
A generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a dual aspect with river views and sliding doors to the balcony.
Ensuite
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a large shower, low-level W.C, wash basin with vanity unit below and chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two (4.58m x 2.82m (15'0" x 9'3"))
A spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, enjoying a river view.
Bedroom Three/Snug (4.18m x 3.84m narr. To 2.95m (13'8" x 12'7" narr.)
A smaller double bedroom, currently being used as a snug/hobby room, that could alternatively be utilised as a home office, found at the front of the home.
Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising a bath with shower over, low-level W.C, wash basin with vanity unit below and chrome heated towel rail.
Utility Room
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall-units over, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, built-in tumble dryer and wall-mounted gas boiler.
First Floor
Open-Plan Reception Room (8.93m max x 8.74m max (29'3" max x 28'8" max))
This impressive reception room boasts stunning open-plan living with attractive vaulted feature windows at each end of the home, sliding doors to the balcony at the front and rear of the home, ample lounge/dining space open to the kitchen, useful eaves storage, emergency exit and panoramic views of the river and two bridges.
Kitchen Area
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall units over, built-in double oven and inset 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over, built-in fridge and freezer, built-in dishwasher and large breakfast bar to the dining area.
Outside
The property is approached from New Road and provides dedicated parking to the fore of the single garage. The apartment offers riverside balconies at the rear, off both the lounge and master bedroom, along with a balcony at the front off the dining area.
Garage (5.76m x 2.48m (18'10" x 8'1" ))
A large garage with electric up and over door, light and power connected, useful workshop space and additional high-level storage.
Lease Details
The property is sold with the remaining balance of a 999 year lease where each resident is a 1/15 shareholder of the freehold. Each owner is a director of Longbridge Wharf 2017 Ltd and the managing agent is Peninsula Management sw Ltd. Annual Service charge of £3000 payable in 2x instalments (£1500 payable usually in May & November) - this includes buildings insurance, maintenance of the communal areas, servicing of the lift and ground rent.
Agents Note
Please be aware that this property cannot be holiday let. It can however, be used as a private holiday residence for the owner's sole use.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment through Phillips, Smith & Dunn.
Services - All mains connected. Gas fired underfloor heating
EPC - C
Tenure - Leasehold - share of Freehold
Council tax - Band E
Local authority - Torridge District Council
