Property description
A sweeping drive leads to the principle residence which offers extremely well presented and most spacious living accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has been carefully designed to offer a natural flow throughout the ground floor living space. This includes a formal sitting room with access out to the pool terrace, a well equipped kitchen and breakfast room, dining room, utility room, separate cloakroom/WC and study. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, of which two enjoy full en-suite facilities and a further bedroom with WC along with a spacious family bathroom. There is a large double garage which is attached to the principal residence which has a shower room and WC, perfectly accessible for those making use of the outdoor heated swimming pool and numerous sun terraces.
The property’s extensive gardens are well stocked with an impressive range of trees, flowers and shrubs and include numerous areas designated to alfresco dining, as well as impressive entertaining terraces together with large areas of lawn bordered with mature trees and shrubs.
There is a separate detached bungalow within the plot which benefits from full residential usage and would suit those either looking for a property for dual family occupancy or that which offers potential for income generation as either a holiday or residential let.
SITUATION
Willow End is located in an enviable position on the outskirts of Bude and enjoys some spectacular views over the surrounding countryside including Bude’s very own nature reserve. Sitting comfortably within a plot of approximately 1.5 acres the property benefits from an out of town feel yet within close proximity to Bude which itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, business and leisure facilities including swimming pool, all weather floodlit tennis courts and an 18 hole golf course. The nearby A39 ‘Atlantic Highway’ provides excellent access north to the larger towns of Bideford and Barnstaple and further south on down into Cornwall and to the capital city of Truro.
ACCOMMODATION
Willow End
Approached via a sweeping driveway into a designated turning area which in turn leads to a covered storm porch into:-
Entrance Lobby
A partially glazed entrance door leads into a spacious entrance lobby with stairs to the first floor and doors to the ground floor accommodation. Wall mounted radiator and coved ceiling.
Sitting Room
There are some spectacular views out to the surrounding countryside and patio door which leads out to a sun patio which overlooks the swimming pool terrace. An attractive wood burning stove with brick surround and mantel offers a pleasant alternative to warming the room in addition to the two wall mounted radiators. Further feature of the room are coved ceilings and two brick arches which give access to:-
Dining Room
A dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations with glorious views over the surrounding countryside and nature reserve. Coved ceiling, two wall mounted radiators and recessed spot lights. Door through to:-
Inner Hallway
Door out to a rear porch with further door giving access to the rear gardens.
WC
A ground floor cloakroom which comprises of low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted radiator and obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.
Utility Room
A good range of both wall and base level storage cupboards. Work surface with space and plumbing below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Further under work surface space for fridge and freezer. Stainless steel sink and drainer with stainless steel mixer tap over. Double glazed window to the side elevation.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A light and airy room with an ample range of wall and base level storage and display cupboards. Generous work surfaces with 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over, breakfast bar area, space for stand-alone cooker with extractor hood over, double glazed window to the side elevation, space and plumbing for an under work surface dishwasher. Space for dining room table and chairs and patio door out to side terraced gardens. Tile splashbacks and recessed spot lights.
Office/Study
A most useful office/study room with double glazed window to the front elevation and space for large desks and filing units. Wall mounted radiator and coved ceiling.
First Floor Landing
A turned staircase leads from the entrance lobby to a spacious, light and airy first floor landing with dual aspect windows. Accessed off the landing is the first floor hallway with two airing cupboards, one of which houses the hot water tank. Access to the loft space.
Bedroom
A large double bedroom with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Door to:-
En-suite
A five piece coloured suite comprising tiled walk-in shower cubicle with Mira shower and glazed bi-folding shower screen, panelled path , low level WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom
A spacious double bedroom with dual aspect windows offering superb views over the local countryside. Door to:-
En-suite
Corner walk-in shower cubicle with Mira shower and glazed shower screen, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Obscure glaze window to rear elevation.
Bedroom
A double bedroom with extensive views over the rear garden and field.
En-suite WC
Useful washroom including low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Obscure glazed window to rear.
Family Bathroom
A most spacious family bathroom suite which comprises corner spa bath, low level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled enclosed corner shower cubicle with Mira shower. Obscure glazed window to rear.
Bedroom
A spacious dual aspect bedroom with views to the front and rear of the property.
Double Garage
Accessed via the entrance lobby are steps which lead down to a generous double garage with power up & over doors out to the driveway. The oil fired boiler and swimming pool pump house equipment are housed in the garage. There is also a most useful wet room with extensive tiled walls and flooring including a shower area with Mira shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. A door to the rear of the garage gives access to the swimming pool terraces.
Outside
To the front of the property a sweeping drive leads to a turning circle and double garage. Pedestrian gates give access to the swimming pool terrace and rear patio garden. A further driveway gives vehicular access to the field at the rear of the property and offers additional parking for guests.
The kitchen/breakfast room gives access to a pretty sun terrace patio with a stone chipped path which leads around the property. There is a concealed oil tank storage with attractive vine covered pergola together with mature shrub boarder. Steps up from the sun terrace give access to several lawn terraces with hand built Cornish stone walling.
Accessed from the sitting room a further raised sun terrace with feature paved areas that are ideal for table and chairs. Steps lead down to a BBQ terrace which overlooks the pool and has raised flower and shrub borders. Steps down to the pool area and pedestrian access to the front drive.
A large paved terrace surrounds the heated swimming pool with areas for tables and chairs along with sun loungers. There is an attractive lower lawn garden with pretty summer house and attractive walled, fence and shrub borders giving a high degree of privacy together with two delightful ponds. A further shed offers perfect storage for garden equipment such as a ride on lawnmower.
The Cosy Cakery
Within the grounds of the principal residence is charming detached bungalow which has been recently refurbished. To the front the property enjoys its own private drive for off road parking and pedestrian access to the side garden with raised stone chipped terrace ideal for potted plants and shrubs. From the parking area double gates give access to the large rear enclosed garden.
ACCOMMODATION
From the driveway, a uPVC double glazed door gives access to:-
Hallway
Offering access to the living accommodation along with access to the loft space.
Kitchen
A good range of wall and base level storage cupboards. Work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, space for stand-alone cooker with stainless steel and glass extractor hood over, built-in appliances including dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
Dining Area
Space for dining room table and chairs, uPVC double glazed window to rear and uPVC double glazed door to side.
Sitting Room Area
An attractive living space with French doors off to a large conservatory with door out to the rear gardens.
Bedroom
A double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations.
Bedroom
Double bedroom with views to the rear garden.
Family Bathroom
A modern white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glazed shower screen, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Stainless steel ladder style towel radiator. Obscure glazed window to rear.
Outside
To the rear of the property there is a large paved sun terrace with pedestrian and vehicular access to the driveway. Mainly laid to lawn, the large rear garden is enclosed by mature hedge borders. There is a further terrace with access to a separate oil tank and storage area. There is a covered rear storm porch with door into:-
Utility Room
Work surfaces along with plumbing and power for washing machine and tumble dryer.
SERVICES Mains electricity & water. Private drainage.
Council Tax Band F
Property Features :
- A combination of relaxed family areas and formal entertaining rooms
- Outstanding views over the surrounding countryside from its elevated position
- Superb heated outdoor swimming pool with numerous sun terraces & patios
- Spacious 4 bedroom principal residence with separate detached 2 bedroom bungalow
- Comfortably set within generous grounds and formal gardens