Understood to be entering the market for the first time in over 40 years is this substantial 3669 square feet, five double bedroom detached property situated in a desirable location and complemented by large well-tended, secluded gardens, gated driveway parking and double garage. EPC rating C.

Situation - The property is located on the edge of Northam village, just a short walk away, offering a good range of amenities including health and dental centre, Post Office, newsagents, local shop, public house, place of worship, primary school, restaurant and leisure centre. The historic port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge, only two miles away and offers a further range of amenities including shops, banks, butchers, cafes, bakeries, places of worship, pubs and restaurants. There is also schooling for all ages (public and private), five supermarkets and Retail Park with an excellent range of well-known branded shops, cafes and factory outlets.

The coastal town of Westward Ho! is 1.4 miles away and benefits from a three mile long, safe and sandy beach that adjoins the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, which is reputed to be the oldest links course in England. There is also a good range of amenities for its size, as well as access to the South West Coast Path, which affords excellent walks with stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately nine miles away with all the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues as well as good transport opportunities via the A361 link road, which connects to the M5 motorway at junction 27 and the Tarka Line.

Description - Southbrook is a substantial 3669 square feet, five double bedroom detached property situated in a desirable location and complemented by large well-tended, secluded gardens, gated driveway parking and double garage. Understood to be entering the market for the first time in over 40 years, the accommodation is bright, spacious, immaculately presented throughout, and arranged over two storeys.

Ground Floor - There are three reception rooms, the sitting room being a particular highlight with its large open design allowing natural light to flood in and French doors leading to the rear garden and conservatory to the front. There is a separate dining room, a superb kitchen/diner which includes a range of modern units, breakfast bar, views to the garden, inset sink and integrated appliances including double oven, gas hob and extractor above. To finish off the ground floor accommodation there is a family bathroom with WC, sink and shower enclosure. Study/office/occasional guest bedroom, wc, garden conservatory and large utility room offering built in units, inset sink, further storage, space for appliances and access to the double garage.

First Floor - The original wooden staircase with glass balustrade takes you to the large first floor landing with further storage and the 5 bedrooms. All of the bedrooms are doubles, two have great garden views, three benefit from ensuites with the superb principle bedroom boasting a walk in wardrobe with fitted wardrobes and a quality and large ensuite with x2 sinks, corner bath, WC and shower enclosure.

Outside - Set on a particularly large plot, the property is approached via electric gates to a good-size driveway which provides ample parking and gives access to the double garage with electric up and over door.

The delightful garden to the rear of the property is a particular highlight and must be viewed to be fully appreciated, offering plenty of privacy and seclusion. The main area of garden is laid to lawn along with a summer house, apple and pear trees and well-stocked borders with an assortment of plants and shrubs. For keen gardeners there is an established vegetable garden with raised beds and greenhouse and on the other side of the natural stream which runs through the garden is a large area for fruit cages. For outdoor dining and entertaining there is a large paved terrace with space for tables, chairs, BBQ etc and doors leading back into the living room. To the side of the property there is a gravelled area and garden shed.

Services - Gas central heating, mains electric and water. Private drainage. Solar panels

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