House For Sale £275,000
Appledore, Devon

St. Elvis is a charming period property located in the ever-popular fishing and ship building village of Appledore. It has a vibrant, creative and proud community, with the appeal of a famous and much admired annual Book Festival, whilst also being a friendly, seasonal holiday destination.

Buyers should be aware this house is in need of considerable renovation to bring it up to a modern standard. St. Elvis is a versatile property, over 3 floors with significant potential and a variety of ways the layout could be configured to create the home you desire.

To the rear of the property is a delightful terraced garden over 2 levels together with a patio area on the Ground Floor. 50 metres walk down New Quay Street is Bell Slip, with a lovely view as well as being useful for those with an interest in water sports. There is also access to the rear of St. Elvis, via New Street. As a resident of Appledore, you have the benefit of free mooring rights.

There are already wonderful panoramic views of the Estuary from St. Elvis that can only be enhanced when the provisional plans for Richmond Dry Dock are approved.

St. Elvis makes for an interesting proposition for confident and experienced buyers.

Appledore is a real gem of a village and much sought after as a place to call home and / or vacation. It has a strong maritime heritage being an ancient port, as well as a current ship building and fishing village. Appledore is now a delightful example of picturesque North Devon at its best. As well as being along the South West Coast Path, 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 cafés, a delicatessen, a grocers and gift shops together with a local ferry service to and from Instow. You'll certainly never be short of places to eat and drink in Appledore, as the choice of restaurants and pubs is extensive for a village of its size. There is an award winning primary school, a library and a number of churches around the village.

In nearby Northam there is a public swimming pool and gym too. 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.

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.

Directions
From Bideford Quay proceed in the direction of Northam passing Morrisons Supermarket on your right hand side. Continue up and over the Heywood Road roundabout passing the Durrant House Hotel on your right hand side. Take the right hand turning onto Churchill Way signposted Appledore. Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles down towards the village. A little way past the Fire Station, turn right onto New Quay Street where you will find St. Elvis a short way along also on your right hand side.