Property description
Stylish late Georgian period double fronted 4 bed residence offering well proportioned accommodation with large garage/workshop, plenty of parking and a fine 136' long south facing rear garden. Situated within a prestigious residential area not far from the town centre.
Ground Floor - Entrance porch, entrance hallway, 2 generous reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility & cloakroom. First Floor - Spacious landing, 4 bedrooms & bathroom. Outside - Wall enclosed front garden. Parking for numerous vehicles. Attached 29' x 23'4\" garage/workshop. 136' x 55' Lawn & vegetable garden.
The property which we believe was built in 1830 has been in the same family for the past 50 years and will be found to offer most generous sized accommodation both inside and out. Within recent years the property has benefited from some improvements which include the re-slating of the roof, replacement of the windows to upvc double glazed units and the replacement of the central heating boiler. There is still scope for improvements which would further enhance the property which boasts such style and charm.
Externally the property is complimented very well having hard standing parking for numerous cars which obviously gives ample space for a caravan/boat, a large garage/workshop which could house upto 3 cars and fine south facing domestic lawn and vegetable gardens.
Orchard Hill is a fine residential area interspersed with large Victorian homes and later individual dwellings from the 1920's/30's to the present day. Whilst technically within the boundaries of Northam village the property is but a short walk from Bideford's town centre shops and quayside to which there are pleasant walks through the Victoria Park and Playing Fields or along the side of the riverbank.
Nearby within Chanters Road is the St Marys Junior and Infants School and there is a choice of secondary education within the town.
Regular bus services commute to the nearby seaside resort of Westward Ho! (3 miles) with its long sandy beach, miles of cliffside walks and Championship Links Golf Course. There is ready access to the North Devon Link Road allowing ease of communication to North Devon's principle town of Barnstaple (9 miles) and the M5 Motorway link north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles).
SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Majority of windows are upvc double glazed. New loft insulation was installed in 2011.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay proceed around the Pill and along Kingsley Road as towards Northam. After passing 'Rydon Garage' on the left-hand side take the turning right into Orchard Hill. Continue for approx. 150 yards taking the turning on the right into Orchard Gardens and the property will be seen immediately on your left.
The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH: Tiled floor. Obscure part glazed door to:-
ENTRANCE HALL: Staircase to first floor. Wooden coved ceiling. Telephone point. Central heating radiator. Tiled floor. Door to the rear garden.
LIVING ROOM: 18'5\" (5.61m) x 13'11\" (4.24m) A fabulous light room being dual aspect having upvc double glazed window with outlook over the front garden and sliding patio doors having an aspect up through the rear garden. Open fireplace (gas fire connection point) with surround and tiled inset. 2 Arched recesses. Wooden coved ceiling. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
DINING ROOM: 14'11\" (4.55m) x 13'11\" (4.24m) Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the walled front garden. Gas fire (installed 2011) with wooden surround and mantle. Good sized understairs storage cupboard. Telephone point. Wooden coved ceiling. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 15'7\" (4.75m) x 14'8\" (4.47m) 2 Upvc double glazed windows. Working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards, drawers and space for washing machine under. Gas fire with slate surround and mantle. Wall mounted Worchester condensing gas boiler. Gas cooker point. Further working surface with cupboards and drawers under. Range of wall cupboards. Part vinyl and carpet floor covering. Door and steps down to:-
UTILITY ROOM: Ample space for appliances and storage. Door to the garage and:-
CLOAKROOM: Low level wc. Wash hand basin. Obscure glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
Wide and easy staircase to:-
SPACIOUS & BALUSTRADED LANDING: Small sash window with aspect over the rear garden. Access hatch to loft space. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BEDROOM 1: 14'11\" (4.55m) x 14'10\" (4.52m) Upvc double glazed dual aspect windows. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BEDROOM 4: 12'11\" (3.94m) x 7'3\" (2.21m) Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the rear garden. Fitted cupboard. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BEDROOM 2: 12'5\" (3.78m) x 11'1\" (3.38m) Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the front garden. Victorian fireplace set behind boarded panel. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BATHROOM: 7'10\" (2.39m) x 6'1\" (1.85m) White 3 piece suite with part tiled walls. Built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelves and lagged hot water cylinder. Upvc double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
BEDROOM 3: 12'5\" (3.78m) x 12'2\" (3.71m) Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the front garden. Television aerial cable point. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a stone wall enclosed garden being mostly laid to lawn with wide stone chipped and paved border. Side pedestrian gate gives access to a hardstanding area.
To the side of the property there are double wooden gates which give access to a 48' (14.63m) x 37' (11.28m) PARKING AREA which can easily hold numerous vehicles and giving adequate space for the parking of a caravan or boat. From here access is gained to:-
GARAGE: 29' (8.84m) wide x a depth of 23'4\" (7.11m) Wooden vehicular doors. Power and light. Fuel bunker. Cold water tap.
Beyond the parking area the south facing rear garden, 136' (41.45m) x 55' (16.76m), opens out to a fabulous lawn which is bordered to one side by shrubs and plants. SUMMER/GREEN HOUSE: 15'9\" (4.8m) x 5'1\" (1.55m). Substantial vegetable garden. The gardens are bordered to the most part on 3 sides by nature stone walling.
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