House For Sale £575,000
Viewings from Tuesday 4th October - Occupying a convenient position close to the idyllic North Devon coast, Kitty Bassetts Cottage is a captivating double fronted Grade II listed cottage set back off Fore Street, within the ever-popular village of Northam. Having been the subject of much refurbishment in recent years, the property boasts a superb blend of old and new, with attractive character features perfectly complimented by stylish modern fittings. Enjoying ample off-road parking along with a sunny rear garden, this quintessential cottage is currently run as a successful holiday let but would also make for a charming home for the growing family, or suit those looking for an individual property to downsize. With no onward chain, this landmark property is not to be missed.
Northam is a popular village providing a good range of facilities and being well located for easy access to Bideford and a number of coastal resorts with Appledore, Westward Ho! And Instow all found nearby. Each with their own attraction, Appledore offers a rich maritime history with narrow streets adorned by fisherman's cottages, whilst Westward Ho! Boasts a glorious sandy, blue-flag beach. Instow, just across the River Torridge, provides a number of award-winning restaurants and a sandy beach along the estuary, popular with families and dog walkers alike.
The port town of Bideford provides a wider range of facilities with a number of independent shops and stores, popular art galleries, cafes and bistro's and a traditional pannier market. From Bideford, there is also quick access to the Tarka Trail, popular among runners and cyclists, along with good transport links to Barnstaple, the regional centre, which provides High Street shopping, a rail link to Exeter and a convenient route to Tiverton and the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road.
Arguably one of Northam's most captivating homes, Kitty Bassetts Cottage is set back off Fore Street in Northam and boasts a charming double fronted elevation, beyond which belies a thoughtfully refurbished interior.
The front door opens to this beautiful home and welcomes you into the inviting sitting room with attractive inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel stove. The ground floor accommodation also comprises an additional dining room/snug at the front along with a well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room to the rear, which opens to the garden. Off the kitchen is a convenient utility room along with a ground floor cloakroom and separate shower.
The first floor accommodation is split and can be accessed by two staircases. The main staircase, off the sitting room, opens to the landing and provides access to two double bedrooms at the front of the home, a smaller 3rd bedroom and the stylishly-fitted bathroom. At the rear of the home, and accessed by the secondary staircase or off the 3rd bedroom, is a further double bedroom, with ensuite cloakroom, which also overlooks the garden.
Outside, the property is approached by a private driveway along with a raised front garden with flower beds and borders. There is access to the side leading to the rear garden which is a real feature of the home. The rear garden is terraced and has been landscaped to create a raised lawn and patio with space for a hot tub and also provides a games room/workshop. Offering a tremendous degree of privacy and stone wall feature, the garden also enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect.
Entrance Porch
Welcomes you into the home with a slate tiled floor and stained glass door to the sitting room.
Sitting Room (5.49m max x 3.54m max (18'0" max x 11'7" max))
This inviting dual aspect reception room boasts an attractive inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and bread oven feature, housing a multi-fuel burner with slate hearth and exposed lintel, window seat, solid wood floors and stairs to the first floor with under stairs storage.
Dining Room/Snug (4.92m max x 3.04m max (16'1" max x 9'11" max))
This additional split-level reception room with feature fireplace and slate hearth is found at the front of the cottage, overlooking the front garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.65m x 3.22m (15'3" x 10'6" ))
Found at the rear of the home, the kitchen overlooks the garden and is fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall units over, built-in oven and hob with extractor hob over, built-in dishwasher, breakfast bar, cupboard housing fridge/freezer, additional pantry cupboard, tiled floor, door to secondary staircase and door to outside.
Utility Room
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer and wall cupboards over, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, wall-mounted gas boiler, door to outside giving side access via Castle Street.
Ground Floor Shower Room
A fully tiled wet room with both rainfall and handheld shower head and chrome heated towel rail.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level W.C and wash hand basin.
First Floor
Bedroom One (3.58m x 3.02m (11'8" x 9'10" ))
A good-sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, found at the front of the home.
Bedroom Two (3.16m x 2.77m (10'4" x 9'1"))
A further good-sized double bedroom, currently arranged as a twin, also found at the front of the home.
Bedroom Three (3.06m x 2.33m (10'0" x 7'7" ))
A smaller single room, which could alternatively be utilised as a home office or dressing room, found in the centre of the home and overlooking the garden.
Bathroom
Stylishly-fitted with a white suite comprising a modern roll-top bath with free standing mixer tap, low-level W.C and wash basin, chrome heated towel rail and tiled floor.
Bedroom Four
A comfortable double bedroom, found at the rear of the home and overlooking the garden.
Ensuite W.C
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level W.C and wash basin with vanity unit below, tiled floor.
Outside
The property is set back from the road and approached at the front by a private driveway providing ample off-road parking. There is a generous front garden comprising a raised lawn with flower beds and borders being well-stocked with mature plants and trees. There is side access to the rear garden which enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect. The rear garden is arranged on two levels with a raised lawn and patio, space for a hot tub, raised flower beds, games room/workshop (6.07m x 2.30m) with light and power connected and attractive stone wall boundary.
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. Some photos used have kindly been provided by Holiday Cottages.
Agents Note
In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 sections 21,31 and 32, any potential purchasers are drawn to the fact that the owners of this property are connected to the director's at Phillips, Smith & Dunn.
Viewings
Due to the success of the property, viewings can only be conducted during changeovers and breaks in the calendar and must be arranged via the sole agents, Phillips, Smith and Dunn.
Services - All mains connected. Gas-fired central heating.
EPC - Exempt (Gr II listed).
Tenure - Freehold.
Council tax - Currently Business Rated.
Local authority - Torridge District Council.
Northam is a popular village providing a good range of facilities and being well located for easy access to Bideford and a number of coastal resorts with Appledore, Westward Ho! And Instow all found nearby. Each with their own attraction, Appledore offers a rich maritime history with narrow streets adorned by fisherman's cottages, whilst Westward Ho! Boasts a glorious sandy, blue-flag beach. Instow, just across the River Torridge, provides a number of award-winning restaurants and a sandy beach along the estuary, popular with families and dog walkers alike.
The port town of Bideford provides a wider range of facilities with a number of independent shops and stores, popular art galleries, cafes and bistro's and a traditional pannier market. From Bideford, there is also quick access to the Tarka Trail, popular among runners and cyclists, along with good transport links to Barnstaple, the regional centre, which provides High Street shopping, a rail link to Exeter and a convenient route to Tiverton and the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road.
Arguably one of Northam's most captivating homes, Kitty Bassetts Cottage is set back off Fore Street in Northam and boasts a charming double fronted elevation, beyond which belies a thoughtfully refurbished interior.
The front door opens to this beautiful home and welcomes you into the inviting sitting room with attractive inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel stove. The ground floor accommodation also comprises an additional dining room/snug at the front along with a well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room to the rear, which opens to the garden. Off the kitchen is a convenient utility room along with a ground floor cloakroom and separate shower.
The first floor accommodation is split and can be accessed by two staircases. The main staircase, off the sitting room, opens to the landing and provides access to two double bedrooms at the front of the home, a smaller 3rd bedroom and the stylishly-fitted bathroom. At the rear of the home, and accessed by the secondary staircase or off the 3rd bedroom, is a further double bedroom, with ensuite cloakroom, which also overlooks the garden.
Outside, the property is approached by a private driveway along with a raised front garden with flower beds and borders. There is access to the side leading to the rear garden which is a real feature of the home. The rear garden is terraced and has been landscaped to create a raised lawn and patio with space for a hot tub and also provides a games room/workshop. Offering a tremendous degree of privacy and stone wall feature, the garden also enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect.
Entrance Porch
Welcomes you into the home with a slate tiled floor and stained glass door to the sitting room.
Sitting Room (5.49m max x 3.54m max (18'0" max x 11'7" max))
This inviting dual aspect reception room boasts an attractive inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and bread oven feature, housing a multi-fuel burner with slate hearth and exposed lintel, window seat, solid wood floors and stairs to the first floor with under stairs storage.
Dining Room/Snug (4.92m max x 3.04m max (16'1" max x 9'11" max))
This additional split-level reception room with feature fireplace and slate hearth is found at the front of the cottage, overlooking the front garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.65m x 3.22m (15'3" x 10'6" ))
Found at the rear of the home, the kitchen overlooks the garden and is fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall units over, built-in oven and hob with extractor hob over, built-in dishwasher, breakfast bar, cupboard housing fridge/freezer, additional pantry cupboard, tiled floor, door to secondary staircase and door to outside.
Utility Room
Fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer and wall cupboards over, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, wall-mounted gas boiler, door to outside giving side access via Castle Street.
Ground Floor Shower Room
A fully tiled wet room with both rainfall and handheld shower head and chrome heated towel rail.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level W.C and wash hand basin.
First Floor
Bedroom One (3.58m x 3.02m (11'8" x 9'10" ))
A good-sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, found at the front of the home.
Bedroom Two (3.16m x 2.77m (10'4" x 9'1"))
A further good-sized double bedroom, currently arranged as a twin, also found at the front of the home.
Bedroom Three (3.06m x 2.33m (10'0" x 7'7" ))
A smaller single room, which could alternatively be utilised as a home office or dressing room, found in the centre of the home and overlooking the garden.
Bathroom
Stylishly-fitted with a white suite comprising a modern roll-top bath with free standing mixer tap, low-level W.C and wash basin, chrome heated towel rail and tiled floor.
Bedroom Four
A comfortable double bedroom, found at the rear of the home and overlooking the garden.
Ensuite W.C
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level W.C and wash basin with vanity unit below, tiled floor.
Outside
The property is set back from the road and approached at the front by a private driveway providing ample off-road parking. There is a generous front garden comprising a raised lawn with flower beds and borders being well-stocked with mature plants and trees. There is side access to the rear garden which enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect. The rear garden is arranged on two levels with a raised lawn and patio, space for a hot tub, raised flower beds, games room/workshop (6.07m x 2.30m) with light and power connected and attractive stone wall boundary.
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. Some photos used have kindly been provided by Holiday Cottages.
Agents Note
In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 sections 21,31 and 32, any potential purchasers are drawn to the fact that the owners of this property are connected to the director's at Phillips, Smith & Dunn.
Viewings
Due to the success of the property, viewings can only be conducted during changeovers and breaks in the calendar and must be arranged via the sole agents, Phillips, Smith and Dunn.
Services - All mains connected. Gas-fired central heating.
EPC - Exempt (Gr II listed).
Tenure - Freehold.
Council tax - Currently Business Rated.
Local authority - Torridge District Council.
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