House For Sale £895,000
Watersmeet is a five bedroom, three bathroom, three reception room executive detached home located in the highly sought after historic village of Appledore.
It has to be immediately said that property such as this rarely reach the open market and we do not believe this home will be on the market for very long! Within walking distance from a fantastic sandy beach with multiple water sport opportunities including kite surfing.
The main reason Watersmeet is particularly special is thanks mainly due to its elevated position set back off Churchill Way. One of only a handful of properties that enjoys this aerial advantage. The first floor in particular provides an unrivalled view over the coastal North Devon landscape which expands right across its front elevations with the 180-degree panoramic views stretching from Hartland Point all the way to Croyde. With Westward Ho! Northam Burrows, Crow Point and Saunton Sands all in full view. This is a wonderful vantage point to have a glass of wine and take in the breath-taking, horizon filled sunsets which paint the sky.
An upside-down home with living accommodation on the first floor the property sits on a third of an acre plot having been occupied by just two joint owners since its original construction in the 1960's. Clearly stuck in this time period the property does require a scheme of modernisation and remodelling to bring it up to the 21st century and therefore provides an ideal opportunity for potential buyers to put their own stamp on the property. There is also potential to build out over the terrace to create a fabulous new kitchen.
VENTURE INSIDE
A UPVC entrance door leads in from the tarmac drive into a room currently configured as a large library. We believe this 20ft long room could easily be transformed into an annexe or Air bnb thanks to its separate bedroom and bathroom positioned directly behind it. A potential alternative entrance could then be formed via the smallest bedroom five, adjacent, that could then form part of the hallway (subject to consents). The hall itself has a wide staircase that leads up to the first floor and feeds all the remaining bedrooms and a bathroom. There are five bedrooms in total all with an abundance of built in wardrobes and cupboards. The master bedroom sits at the far end of the house and faces towards the sea and with wonderful views. This dual aspect room has the added advantage of an exceptionally large four-piece en-suite bathroom and shower, again with built in storage.
VENTURE UPSTAIRS
It is once you head upstairs that this property really starts to excite as it shows real glimpses of those far reaching coastal views. The landing immediately feels bright and spacious thanks to the large windows and a door leading out to a walk-through balcony outside. The sitting room is positioned to the left of the landing and is undoubtably the most impressive room in the house measuring over 25ft in width. Blessed by a wall of casement windows which again face towards the sea this room also includes two sets of sliding patio doors which lead directly out onto the south facing sun terrace which stretches front to back across the whole length of the property. Back inside and almost back in trend (almost!) the kitchen/ breakfast room arguably showcases the very best of 1960's design with its breakfast bar, high backed vinyl bench seating and table. There are wall, base and drawer units with two double sinks and drainers as well as a double oven, hob, chimney hood and space for a fridge freezer. There is also a larger pantry cupboard and a door leading outside to the rear garden and pool. There is a second reception room which is part living room, part dining room and spreads across the width of the home. This room also benefits from incredible views from the comfort of an armchair. There is a washing room and W.C and large storage cupboard with access to the loft and which has great potential for conversion taking full advantage of the panoramic views which this property is so fortunate to have.
OUTSIDE
Watersmeet sits back centrally in its plot and features a sweeping tarmac driveway that leads up from the road that in turn gives access up to level parking area and integral garage. A manicured lawn area with herbaceous borders and shrubs and rendered walls complete the front with a further path and lawn with hedged boundaries continue up to the rear garden. Divided into specific areas the entertaining section of the garden is dominated by the currently drained large open heated swimming pool. Surrounded by crazy paving there are suitable lounging areas to sunbathe alongside a pool house and brick store. The outside storerooms would lend themselves to be the perfect home office overlooking the pool and garden. A further area behind the pool is mainly laid to lawn with countryside beyond its Devon banked boundary line.
AGENTS NOTE - Please be aware that we believe that this property has a timber frame construction so purchasers may need to consider this if applying with a mortgage as it may require specialist lenders.
SERVICES - Mains gas, electric and water.
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - Band F
EPC - C
From Bideford Quay proceed towards Northam passing over the A39 roundabout. Past the Durrant House Hotel and take the next turning right into Churchill Way, signposted Appledore. Continue along this road past the football ground on your right and then the property is positioned on the right hand side clearly displayed by a Fine and Country for sale board.
It has to be immediately said that property such as this rarely reach the open market and we do not believe this home will be on the market for very long! Within walking distance from a fantastic sandy beach with multiple water sport opportunities including kite surfing.
The main reason Watersmeet is particularly special is thanks mainly due to its elevated position set back off Churchill Way. One of only a handful of properties that enjoys this aerial advantage. The first floor in particular provides an unrivalled view over the coastal North Devon landscape which expands right across its front elevations with the 180-degree panoramic views stretching from Hartland Point all the way to Croyde. With Westward Ho! Northam Burrows, Crow Point and Saunton Sands all in full view. This is a wonderful vantage point to have a glass of wine and take in the breath-taking, horizon filled sunsets which paint the sky.
An upside-down home with living accommodation on the first floor the property sits on a third of an acre plot having been occupied by just two joint owners since its original construction in the 1960's. Clearly stuck in this time period the property does require a scheme of modernisation and remodelling to bring it up to the 21st century and therefore provides an ideal opportunity for potential buyers to put their own stamp on the property. There is also potential to build out over the terrace to create a fabulous new kitchen.
VENTURE INSIDE
A UPVC entrance door leads in from the tarmac drive into a room currently configured as a large library. We believe this 20ft long room could easily be transformed into an annexe or Air bnb thanks to its separate bedroom and bathroom positioned directly behind it. A potential alternative entrance could then be formed via the smallest bedroom five, adjacent, that could then form part of the hallway (subject to consents). The hall itself has a wide staircase that leads up to the first floor and feeds all the remaining bedrooms and a bathroom. There are five bedrooms in total all with an abundance of built in wardrobes and cupboards. The master bedroom sits at the far end of the house and faces towards the sea and with wonderful views. This dual aspect room has the added advantage of an exceptionally large four-piece en-suite bathroom and shower, again with built in storage.
VENTURE UPSTAIRS
It is once you head upstairs that this property really starts to excite as it shows real glimpses of those far reaching coastal views. The landing immediately feels bright and spacious thanks to the large windows and a door leading out to a walk-through balcony outside. The sitting room is positioned to the left of the landing and is undoubtably the most impressive room in the house measuring over 25ft in width. Blessed by a wall of casement windows which again face towards the sea this room also includes two sets of sliding patio doors which lead directly out onto the south facing sun terrace which stretches front to back across the whole length of the property. Back inside and almost back in trend (almost!) the kitchen/ breakfast room arguably showcases the very best of 1960's design with its breakfast bar, high backed vinyl bench seating and table. There are wall, base and drawer units with two double sinks and drainers as well as a double oven, hob, chimney hood and space for a fridge freezer. There is also a larger pantry cupboard and a door leading outside to the rear garden and pool. There is a second reception room which is part living room, part dining room and spreads across the width of the home. This room also benefits from incredible views from the comfort of an armchair. There is a washing room and W.C and large storage cupboard with access to the loft and which has great potential for conversion taking full advantage of the panoramic views which this property is so fortunate to have.
OUTSIDE
Watersmeet sits back centrally in its plot and features a sweeping tarmac driveway that leads up from the road that in turn gives access up to level parking area and integral garage. A manicured lawn area with herbaceous borders and shrubs and rendered walls complete the front with a further path and lawn with hedged boundaries continue up to the rear garden. Divided into specific areas the entertaining section of the garden is dominated by the currently drained large open heated swimming pool. Surrounded by crazy paving there are suitable lounging areas to sunbathe alongside a pool house and brick store. The outside storerooms would lend themselves to be the perfect home office overlooking the pool and garden. A further area behind the pool is mainly laid to lawn with countryside beyond its Devon banked boundary line.
AGENTS NOTE - Please be aware that we believe that this property has a timber frame construction so purchasers may need to consider this if applying with a mortgage as it may require specialist lenders.
SERVICES - Mains gas, electric and water.
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - Band F
EPC - C
From Bideford Quay proceed towards Northam passing over the A39 roundabout. Past the Durrant House Hotel and take the next turning right into Churchill Way, signposted Appledore. Continue along this road past the football ground on your right and then the property is positioned on the right hand side clearly displayed by a Fine and Country for sale board.
