4 bedroom detached house for sale

An imposing attractive and individual detached family house occupying a delightful position at the end of the mature Windmill Lane enjoying wonderful panoramic views of the local countryside, River Torridge and estuary. For sale with no onward chain.

A perfect location for walking (with or without our four legged friends), there is ready access to the south west coastal path and public rights of way down to the River Torridge and Appledore Woods. Also agriculture national trust land to he south (rear) and east side.

Originally built in 1980 of traditional cavity main wall construction now with replacement uPVC double glazed windows and doors all beneath a concrete tile covered main roof.

Providing a spacious gas centrally heated 3 double bedroom arrangement with an en suite to the master, family bathroom and a stunning observatory which encompasses the breathtaking surroundings.

The ground floor affords a welcoming reception hall with cloakroom off, through lounge, garden room extension, dining room, study/bed 4, unit fitted kitchen with appliances and large utility.

In addition to the impressive accommodation and the views, the landscaped and beautifully maintained gardens extends to over a ¼ acre, has ample parking through a gated entrance, double garage and further large garage/workshop.

The ‘icing on the cake’ is an oval shaped heated swimming pool within the south facing rear garden.

Situated at the end of one of Northam's most popular residential roads being a short and virtually level walk from the village square amenities which include local newsagents, Chinese takeaway, Church and a small supermarket which incorporates a post office counter.

Northam boasts a good number of other facilities which include indoor swimming pool complex, fish & chip shop, library, dental surgery, health centre and has infant and junior schools.

Approximately 1 mile away is the seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course. The Port and Market town of Bideford is only one and a half miles away plus ready access to the North Devon Link Road (3/4 mile) which in turn allows ease of communication to North Devon's principal town of Barnstaple (9 miles).

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas centrally heated. An array of solar PV’s with an input tariff for surplus generated electricity to the National Grid.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F.

TENURE: Freehold.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay travel towards the 'Torridge Bridge' roundabout, passing Morrisons on your right hand side. At the roundabout go straight on, signposted to Westward Ho! Northam and Appledore. At the Appledore 'slip road' (after the Durant House Hotel) turn right and continue along up to the swimming pool and take the next turning right into Windmill Lane. Lane End will be found to be the very last property on the right hand side.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

FULLY ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: 2.96m x 1.39m (9’8” x 4’6”) Tiled floor.

RECEPTION HALL: 5.48m x 1.90m widening to 2.55m including the staircase to first floor. (18’ x 6’2” widening to 8’4”). Oak strip floor. 2 Double radiator. Under stairs store cupboard with light.

CLOAKROOM: China low level WC and wash basin. Fully tiled walls and vinyl flooring. Automatic extractor fan.

LOUNGE: 5.78m x 3.97m (19’ x 13’). Living flame coal effect gas fire set in a briquette tiled surround and marble hearth. 2 Double radiators. Fitted carpet. Glazed sliding doors to:

GARDEN ROOM: 3.81m x 2.62m (12’6” x 8’7”). Double radiator and fitted carpet. 2 Sets of patio doors opening out onto the rear garden.

DINING ROOM: 3.82m x 3.08m (12’6” x 10’1”). Double radiator. Fitted carpet. Serving hatch from kitchen.

STUDY/BEDROOM 4: 3.9m x 2.88m (11’1” x 9’5”). Double radiator. Fitted carpet.

KITCHEN: 4.71m x 3.4m (15’5” x 11’2”). Extensive range of working surfaces and wood grained effect cabinet fronts incorporating an inset one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit and integrated appliances including gas hob with extractor over, electric double oven, microwave oven and fridge. Radiator. Vinyl tiled floor. Wall mounted heating programmer.

UTILITY: 4.8m x 4.53m (max) (15’9” x 14’10”). Double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Wood grained effect working surfaces and storage cabinets. Further range of fitted and built in shelved storage cupboards. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Double and single radiators. Vinyl floor covering. Door to rear garden and pool area and concealed secondary staircase to:

FIRST FLOOR:

OBSERVATORY ROOM: 4.81m x 4.3m (15’9” x 14’1”). Double glazed windows on 3 sides affording panoramic views to the south and countryside, east to the river Torridge towards Instow and north to the Torridge estuary and Bideford Bay. Feature lofted ceiling, 3 radiators and fitted carpet. Connecting door to the master bedroom suite.

MAIN GALLERIED LANDING: Built in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

MASTER SUITE: 5.76m x 3.58m (max) narrowing to 2.9m (18’10” x 11’9” narrowing to 9’6”) plus door recess including a range of built in wardrobes and dressing chests. Triple aspect windows, double and single radiators and fitted carpet.

EN SUITE: 1.82m x 1.53m (6’ x 5’). Corner shower cubicle, chromium pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Chromium towel radiator. Fully tiled walls and vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 2: 3.03m x 2.98m (9’11” x 9’9”). Range of built in wardrobes, radiator and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 3: 3.65m x 3.15m (12’ x 10’4”). Range of built in wardrobes, dressing table, storage chests and open shelving. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 3.06m x 1.99m (10’ x 6’6”). Corner shower cubicle. Acrylic corner spa bath. Pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Radiator. Fully tiled walls and vinyl floor covering.

EXTERNALLY: Lane End is set within a well enclosed and beautifully landscaped and maintained plot of over 1/4 acre and being south facing to the rear.

Entered through wooden 5 bar vehicular and pedestrian entrance gate with an expanse of brick paviours to the driveway and providing ample on-site parking.

ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 4.88m x 5.50m narrowing to 4.51m (16’ x 18’ reducing to 14’9”. Electric roller door. Wall mounted electric consumer unit. Solar panel system.

Further ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP: 7.16m x 4.8m average (tapering width) (approx. 23’6” x 15’9”). Electric roller door with double doors to the rear.

POOL PUMP ROOM AND BOILER HOUSE: with Baxi wall mounted central heating and hot water boiler.

Oval shaped heated swimming pool approx. 27’ x 14’ (8.22m x 4.26m) within a paved terraced.

Enclosed kitchen garden with storage shed and compost. External lighting.