House for sale in Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 - 7 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms

An imposing early Victorian property in this prime location enjoying superb views over the River Torridge and within walking distance of the beach. 7 Bedrooms (3 En suite) 3 further bath/shower rooms, parking & gardens.


SITUATION AND AMENITIES
The property is located within one of North Devon's most popular villages and within walking distance of the beach and local amenities. The Tarka Trail is also close by and is ideal for both cyclists and walkers alike. Within the village is a choice of inns, store / deli / post office, art gallery, primary school, church and chapel. The North Devon yacht club and cricket club are also both thriving within the village. The property is ideally situated between the port and market town of Bideford and the regional centre of Barnstaple. Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and offers an excellent range of amenities and leisure pursuits including supermarkets, banks and schooling. Barnstaple is approximately 6 miles distant and offers all the area's main shopping, business and commercial venues.
DESCRIPTION
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and imposing early Victorian property located in this prime location enjoying far-reaching views over the River Torridge and Appledore with Bideford in the distance. The property could be used for a variety of uses including main residence, holiday home, small guest house / bed and breakfast or dual family occupation. The well-presented accommodation is arranged over four floors and further benefits from off-road parking and a garden. There are 7 bedrooms (3 en suite) with a further 3 bath / shower rooms. There are also a number of period features including coved ceilings and the original staircase that runs through the heart of the property. A particular feature of this residence is the sitting room, which is located on the first floor to take full advantage of the view. There is a large bay window, marble fireplace and coved ceiling and a balcony, which overlooks the yacht club. Properties of this calibre and location rarely become available to the open market and the agents have no hesitation in recommending a full internal inspection to fully appreciate.

The accommodation and dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplan but comprise

Front door leads to
ENTRANCE PORCH
Tiled floor. Built-in seat. Space for cloaks. Partially glazed door leads to
ENTRANCE HALL
Coved ceiling. Dado rail. Stairs rise to first floor landing.
FAMILY ROOM
A dual aspect room enjoying estuary views. Wood panelling. Built-in storage cupboard.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
A superb family-orientated room enjoying a triple aspect and views over the estuary towards Appledore and the listed Victorian signal box.
KITCHEN AREA
Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with Belfast sink set into wood roll top work surface. Tiled splash backs. Recess housing range style cooker with extractor hood over. Further matching dresser. Tiled floor. Door leads to rear garden.
DINING AREA
Laminate wood-effect flooring. Recess housing space for fridge / freezer.
UTILITY ROOM
Base unit with stainless steel single drainer sink unit over roll top work surface. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Further wall units over. Door to rear garden.
HALF LANDING
Stairs rise to first floor landing. Dado rail. Window to rear elevation overlooking the garden.
CLOAKROOM
Two piece white suite comprises of low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs. Window to rear elevation. Built-in storage cupboards.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Stairs rise to second floor landing. Dado rail. Coved ceiling.
SITTING ROOM
Bay window to front elevation enjoying superb views over the River Torridge towards Bideford and Appledore. Original ceiling coving with picture rail. Ornate marble fireplace. Access onto the balcony.
BEDROOM 1
Window to front elevation affording fantastic views over the River Torridge and Appledore with Bideford in the distance. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.
EN SUITE
Four piece white suite comprises of panelled bath, double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Light and shaver point. Extractor fan. Extensive tiled splash backs. Spot lights. Chrome heated towel rail. Window to rear elevation.
BEDROOM 2
Window to rear elevation. Built-in wardrobes.
EN SUITE
Three piece white suite comprises of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Light and shaver point. Extensive tiled splash backs.
SECOND FLOOR HALF LANDING
Stairs rise to second floor landing.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Three piece white suite comprises of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Light and shaver point. Extensive tiling. Extractor fan. Window to rear elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Built-in storage cupboard.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Original coving. Dado rail. Stairs rising to third floor. Window to rear elevation. Built in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 3
A dual aspect room enjoying superb views over the River Torridge. Exposed floorboards.
EN SUITE
A four piece white suite comprising of pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle, low level WC and panelled bath. Extensive tiled splash backs. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 4
Two windows to front elevation enjoying superb views over the River Torridge towards Bideford and the New Bridge.
SHOWER ROOM
Three piece white suite comprises of pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and double shower cubicle. Light and shaver point. Chrome heated towel rail. Spot lights. Extractor fan. Extensive tiled splash backs.
BEDROOM 5
Window to rear elevation enjoying views over the garden. Built-in wardrobes.
SHOWER ROOM
Three piece white suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and double shower cubicle. Extensive tiled splash backs. Chrome heated towel rail. Light and shaver point. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 6
Porthole style window to front elevation enjoying superb views down the River Torridge towards Bideford. Hatch access to loft space.
BEDROOM 7
Window to side elevation enjoying fantastic views over the roof tops towards Appledore and the sea in the distance. Exposed beams.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway, which provides off road parking for several vehicles. The garden to the rear is on two distinct levels, the lower level is a terrace and ideal for evening / outside entertaining with steps that lead up to a further area of garden which is laid to lawn with flower beds housing mature plants, trees and shrubs.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Torridge District Council Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon EX39 2QG 01237 428700.
DIRECTIONS
From our office in Bideford, proceed towards Northam with the River Torridge on your right hand side. Continue until reaching the roundabout and turn right here signposted towards Barnstaple. Continue over the New Bridge and turn left signposted towards Instow. At the next roundabout turn right signposted towards Instow and continue along this road until you reach the village itself. Take the first turning on the left and the property will be situated a short distance along on the right hand side with name plate clearly displayed.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
STAGS REFERENCE
29295

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