Detached house for sale in Diddies Road, Stratton, Bude EX23

An opportunity to acquire this superb detached period property in the heart of this sought after North Cornish village, believed to have been built in 1870 as a coach house and stables, with many original character features throughout. The residence offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout with 5 bedrooms (1 ensuite), beautiful walled landscaped gardens, driveway and garage. EPC rating E. Council Tax Band E.The former market town of Stratton itself supports a useful range of local amenities including traditional shop, public house, modern hospital, garage and primary school etc. The adjoining popular coastal resort of Bude supports a further range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities as well as lying amidst the rugged North Cornish coastline famed for its many nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty and popular bathing beaches. The bustling market town of Holsworthy is some 8 miles inland whilst the town of Okehampton lying on the fringes of Dartmoor National Park is some 28 miles and provides a convenient link to the A30 which connects in turn to the cathedral city of Exeter with its intercity railway network, airport and motorway links. The port and market town of Bideford is some 24 miles and the regional North Devon centre of Barnstaple is some 34 miles.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bude town centre continue along The Strand and on reaching the mini-roundabout turn left into Bencoolen Road continue on this road to the A39. At the T junction turn left onto the A39, follow the road down the hill and turn right sign posted Holsworthy. Follow this road down the hill, round a right hand bend past the hospital on the right hand side, continue on this road round a left hand bend over the bridge and take the turnning on the left just after the Kings Arms Public House. Continue up Fore Street and take the right hand turning into Diddies Road whereupon Longstoen House will be found within approximately 400 yards on the right hand side.

Entrance Hall

Living Room (27' 2" x 23' 6")

A spacious, light and airy room with windows to front and rear elevations. A stone feature fireplace houses a wood burning stove. French glazed doors open out onto the rear gardens.

Kitchen (15' 1" x 10' 8")

A well presented fitted kitchen comprises a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel single sink drainer unit with mixer taps. Recess for range style cooker with extractor system over, space for 'American' style fridge freezer. Plumbing and recess for washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk in pantry cupboard.

Dining Room (15' 1" x 9' 2")

Window to rear elevation, ample space for a dining room table and chairs.

Bathroom (9' 9" x 7' 8")

A fitted suite comprises an enclosed panelled bath, close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Window to side elevation.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 (15' 3" x 13' 9")

A spacious dual aspect double bedroom with windows to front and side elevations. Extensive built in wardrobes. Door to-

Ensuite (8' 5" x 3' 10")

Enclosed shower cubicle with mains fed shower, close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 2 (21' 0" x 10' 11")

A large double bedroom with twin windows to front elevation. Fitted wardrobe and wash hand basin. It is thought that the room would lend itself to splitting into two bedrooms if required.

Bedroom 3 (13' 0" x 10' 10")

A generous double bedroom with window to front elevation. Fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 (15' 9" x 7' 9")

A double bedroom with window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 5 (11' 0" x 8' 11")

Window to front elevation.

Bathroom (12' 6" x 7' 9")

A fitted three piece suite comprises an enclosed panelled bath, close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Airing cupboard. Window to rear elevation.

WC (6' 1" x 3' 7")

Close coupled WC and wash hand basin.

Outside

The property has a tarmac entrance driveway providing ample off road parking. The south facing rear gardens are beautifully landscaped and walled along the boundary providing complete privacy. A level lawn area features a Fig Tree, Pear trees, clematis, with raised flower beds. An archway leads through to a paved patio area providing an ideal spot for alfresco dining with an ornamental fish pond. There is a garden shed, log store and small potting greenhouse and the superb rear elevations are a real feature as is the original coach entrance archway with twin timber gates.

Agents Note

Internal Photographs were taken in 2020.
Council Tax Band E