11 bedroom detached house for sale

Appledore House is a beautifully presented, detached family home with over 6,000 square feet of immaculately appointed accommodation arranged across four levels. The property offers flexible accommodation and is currently configured to provide four self-contained dwellings providing excellent opportunities for multigenerational living or income potential. The house could also be converted back into a large family home, subject to the necessary consents. The property also benefits from a detached one bedroom house and coach house. Appledore House lies in an exceptional position in the idyllic coastal village of Appledore with much of the accommodation benefitting from far reaching estuary views.

The main accommodation is configured over the ground and first floor with the ground floor living area including a sitting room with a Chesneys Log Burner (installed in 2019) and dining/family room, both with feature fireplaces and large bay windows displaying panoramic views and providing a wealth of natural light. The sitting room also has a hatch that connects to the kitchen. The well-equipped kitchen has a large central island and French doors that open out onto the upper terrace with two steps leading down to a larger terrace which is ideal for al fresco dining. There is also a family bathroom and a cloakroom with the first floor providing five well-presented double bedrooms, all benefitting from en suites. A self-contained annexe can also be found on the ground floor providing an office space, living room, a fully equipped kitchen/dining room, a utility room and one en suite double bedroom.

The lower ground floor apartment includes one bedroom, a shower room and a large open-plan living area and kitchen. There is also an office which can be used as an occasional bedroom if required. The second-floor apartment includes two double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen and a sitting room with a large bay window taking full advantage of the elevated views.

The property has a well-maintained terraced garden with gravel seating areas, a variety of mature specimen tress and a large area of lawn, which extends to the side of the property. There is a large garden shed and a smaller shed for storage and planning permission has been granted for a summer house to be built at the end of the garden. There is also the ‘dogs hotel’ accessed from the garden and attached to the house that provides underfloor electric heating and a water supply with a useful outside shower. The garden benefits from an elevated position with panoramic views from Crow Point, round to Yelland Quay, Instow, Tapeley Park and with views of Exmoor in the distance. Parking is available on a gravel driveway at the front of the property with parking space for up to five vehicles.

Local Authority: Torridge District Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. New boiler installed in 2022 serving the first 3 floors. The top floor has its own gas boiler.
Council Tax: Main house Band E. Lower ground floor and ground floor apartments Band A. Second floor apartment Band B
Tenure: Freehold
Planning Reference: 1/1114/2019/FUL. Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.

The Sail Loft & Coach House

Sail Loft is a charming stone-built cottage that provides well-presented accommodation configured over two floors. The property has an upside-down layout to take full advantage of the views with the living area and kitchen located on the first floor. The kitchen has plenty of storage in wooden units to base and wall level, an electric oven with an induction hob and space for all the necessary appliances. There are skylights overhead allowing for a wealth of natural light as well French doors that open onto a Juliet balcony. On the ground floor there is a spacious double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower unit. Also on the ground floor is a useful home office space that would also be suitable for a baby's nursery with excellent estuary views. A cloakroom completes the accommodation.

French doors open from the ground floor accommodation onto an enclosed low maintenance gravel courtyard. On the other side of the courtyard is a coach house with two sets of double doors and excellent views across to Instow from two East-facing windows. The Coach House provides opportunities for various uses and could be converted into a holiday let/house subject to the removal of covenants and the gaining of necessary planning permission. There is also a stable door which leads to a fully enclosed L- shaped garden which wraps around the side and rear of The Sail Loft and Coach House. The Sail Loft has its own off-street parking area with space for up to two vehicles.

Local Authority: Torridge District Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. New boiler installed 2023.
Council Tax: Band B
Tenure: Freehold

The picturesque fishing village of Appledore lies in a sought-after conservation area in North Devon where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet the sea. It is within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere and is on the South West Coast Path. It is striking distance of the Skern (popular with bird watchers) and the Pebble Ridge with a glorious sandy beach, which stretches to Westward Ho ! This beach is very popular for families and with surfers. The village has several everyday amenities including an awardwinning Deli (John’s of Appledore), a post office within a general store, local shops, pubs and restaurants and a primary school. The bustling town of Bideford is less than three miles away, with its choice of shops and supermarkets, and selection of schools, including the independent Kingsley School. An even further extensive range of facilities can be found in the thriving town of Barnstaple just 11 miles away that offers a vast array of local and national retailers, public houses, restaurants, and a leisure centre as well as a mainline railway station. The area is an ideal base for exploring the stunning North Devon coastline, with the South West Coast Path providing walking routes along the coast and the Tarka Trail also nearby. Sailing is available in Appledore while only a short drive away are the highly popular beaches of Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe. Nearby road connections include the A39 and A361 North Devon link road that offers a fast connection to the Cathedral City of Exeter. The A361 also provides access to the M5 motorway network. Barnstaple railway station provides direct services to Exeter St. David’s.