Detached house for sale in Limers Lane, Northam, Bideford EX39

A rare opportunity to purchase an imposing 6/7 Bedroom former Victorian gentleman’s residence together with a detached 3 Bedroom coach house and a 2 Bedroom bungalow. Standing on a generous and established plot with mature gardens and open-fronted Garaging, this highly versatile property is situated on the prestigious Limers Lane area of Northam on the doorstep of the coastal path.

Tanglewood

Offering immense potential, the main house offers spacious accommodation that would be expected of a property of its era. The spacious Reception Lobby leads to a grand Reception Hall which leads to the 3 Reception Rooms and a well-equipped Kitchen / Breakfast Room and separate Utility Room. In addition, the Ground Floor also boasts a Sun Room and an En-suite Bedroom / Study.

Continuing upstairs, a Half Landing leads to one of the family Bathrooms whilst the Main Landing provides access to 4 double Bedrooms and the second family Bathroom. A door from the landing leads to a further 2 En-suite Bedrooms. The original servants staircase descends to the Rear Lobby.

A fully boarded loft offers scope for further accommodation, subject to obtaining any necessary consents.

Externally, there is a wrap-around Veranda. The property is approached by a sweeping driveway with hardstanding for a number of vehicles and leading to useful open-fronted Garages / Stores. The gardens are established and include formal lawns and an abundance of mature shrubs.

The coach house

A detached 2-storey property with 3 Bedrooms and an enclosed garden.

Bungalow

Adjoining the main house via a carport, this 2 Bedroom bungalow has a Lounge, a separate Kitchen with Utility area and a Shower Room.Northam is a small village, lying north of Bideford and south of Westward Ho! There are many country walks around the village and the outlying areas, including the popular Northam Burrows, Appledore Quay and the nearby Westward Ho! Beach.

Local amenities include a supermarket with post office, newsagents and take-aways. There’s also a primary school, a health & dental centre and a number of churches in the area. Northam also has a decent public swimming pool and gym too. You’ll never be short of places to eat and drink with Appledore, Westward Ho! And Abbotsham on your doorstep with their cornucopia of restaurants and pubs. Being a coastal village, seafood is high on the menu, fresh from the morning’s catch, so be sure to patronise your local fishmonger, if that’s your thing. 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.

It’s within short driving distance of the Atlantic Highway (A39) that is the main feeder route across the region leading to Wadebridge in Cornwall to the south-west and to the M5 by Tiverton in the east. A bus service provides access to North Devon’s ‘capital’, Barnstaple. Bus users can also reach Westward Ho!, Bideford, Braunton, Appledore, Croyde and Ilfracombe.

Northam’s local area is teeming with activity whether community groups are your thing or you prefer the outdoor life, there’s something to occupy just about everybody all year around.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bideford proceed towards Northam continuing over the roundabout and take the right hand turning into limer lane. Pass the turning to Woodlands Park and continue where the driveway to Tanglewood will be found on the right with name plate clearly displayed.