An individual detached residence in a highly sought after residential location, standing in good-sized mature and private gardens

Location - The property is situated within the highly sought after residential location of Durrant Close, enjoying a tucked away position in a quiet cul-de-sac, all within easy access to the River Torridge, South West Coastal Footpath, amenities and the spectacular North Devon coastline. The village of Northam is located just over half a mile away, and offers a range of amenities including shops, cafes, Post Office, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, public house, primary school, restaurant and a public swimming pool.

The stunning North Devon coastline was recognised in 2022 as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world, and is within easy reach of the property, with the sandy beach at Westward Ho! located just 1.7 miles away, which adjoins from the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club.

The port and market town of Bideford sits a short distance away on the banks of the River Torridge, offering a wider range of amenities including banks, schooling for all ages (including private schooling at Kingsley College) and various supermarkets. The regional centre of Barnstaple is around 9.5 miles away and offers all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure, schools and shopping venues.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located at Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is about an hour’s drive away, which connects to London and beyond.

Mileages

Northam Village – 0.6 mile
Bideford – 1.5 miles
Coast / Beach (Westward Ho!) – 1.7 miles
Barnstaple – 9 miles

The Property - This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire an individual detached property in a highly sought after location, set within delightful mature gardens. The spacious and well-proportioned accommodation could be utilised in a variety of ways and, with some alterations, could also incorporate dual family occupation or a home with an income.
There is a snooker room with a full sized table which adjoins an integral garage, and it is thought that with some alterations, this could be converted into a separate annexe, or home office, subject to any necessary planning consents. At present, the accommodation comprises three reception rooms, a superb kitchen/breakfast room, study and three/four bedrooms with three bath/shower rooms. There is also ample off-road parking including potential parking for a boat/caravan and good-sized gardens that wrap around the property and enjoy a high degree of privacy.

This superb property is offered for sale with the added benefit of no ongoing chain.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Front door leads to:

Entrance Hall - Stairs rise up to the first floor and lower ground floor. Coved ceiling.

Sitting Room - French doors leading to the garden. Coved ceiling. Electric fire.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - A superb room with windows to the side elevation. Comprising an excellent range of matching wall and base units with sink set into granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, double oven and four ring electric hob with extractor over. Opens to:

Conservatory - Overlooking the garden with French doors leading out onto the patio.

Utility - Access to the side elevation and garden. Wall mounted gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Sink set into roll top work surfaces with cupboards above and below. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Airing cupboard.

Dining Room/Bedroom 4 - Box bay window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling.

Study - Feature corner window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling.

From the entrance hall, five steps lead down to the:

Lower Ground Floor - Small landing area with coved ceiling.

Snooker Room - Windows to the rear elevation. Coved ceiling.

Integral garage - Electric up and over door. Power and light connected.

From the entrance hall, a few steps lead up to the:

First Floor Landing - Storage cupboard. Coved ceiling.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and double shower cubicle. Obscure window to the front elevation. Extensive tiling.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Coved ceiling. Extensive built-in wardrobes.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and double shower cubicle. Obscure window to the side elevation. Extensive tiling.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling. Built-in wardrobe.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Double shower cubicle. Obscure windows to the front and side elevations. Extensive tiling.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Coved ceiling. Built-in wardrobes.

Outside - The property is approached through a five bar gate which leads onto a brick paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. There is also a side gate that could allow a vehicle/boat/caravan to be stored (if the fencing was removed). At present, a gate provides side access.

The front garden is private and secluded with mature plants, trees and shrubs and a small pond. The rear garden also offers a good degree of privacy, with a good sized patio area adjacent to the rear of the property, with lawned sections and mature plants, trees and shrubs. There is also a greenhouse and timber garden shed which is in need of replacement. There is a pedestrian gate which provides access onto Goodwood Park.

Property Information

Agent’s Note: Under the Estate Agents Act of 1979, we hereby declare that the owner of Lady Bank is a connected person to Jackson-Stops.

Services - Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. Double glazed.

Local Authority - Torridge District Council –[use Contact Agent Button].

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EPC Rating: TBC

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon[use Contact Agent Button].

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions - Approaching Bideford from Barnstaple on the A39, pass over the Torridge Bridge, and at the Heywood Road Roundabout, turn right signposted towards Westward Ho!, Northam and Appledore. Continue along this road for a short distance and take the third turning on the right into Durrant Road shortly after the hotel, and then proceed down this road, taking the turning on the right into Durrant Close. Proceed to the end of the cul-de-sac where Lady Bank will be situated directly in front of you.