5 bedroom semi-detached house

A magnificent unlisted Georgian town house providing over 2300 sqft of elegant accommodation and boasting fantastic views over the estuary and down to the sea, countryside & both moors in the distance. Understood to date back to the late 18th century, Internally the property has exceptionally well-proportioned rooms with accommodation arranged over five floors. Includes a private and enclosed sunny landscaped garden, single garage and car port.

Situation - Discreetly set on Honestone Street, Mount pleasant house is set back and almost hidden, offering privacy and seclusion for both the house and garden with off road parking and garage yet is within a short stroll to the town centre. It occupies a wonderful elevated position with fantastic views over the estuary and down to the sea, countryside & both moors in the distance. Bideford offers a wide range of amenities including many independent shops, butchers, greengrocers, cafe's, pubs & highly regarded restaurants. In the prestigious Muddy Stiletto awards 2019 Bideford had more entries across the categories than any other town in Devon! There is a thriving & lively music scene, similarly artists & crafts people abound and North Devon local food producers are renowned in the SW. BIdeford has schooling for all ages (public & private), a large selection of supermarkets & an outlet village.
There is access to the Tarka Trail from Bideford, which affords superb walks and cycle rides, that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple and form part of the national cycle trail. The popular friendly beach at Instow is around 3 miles away (also accessible via the Tarka Trail), with the renowned coastal town of Westward Ho! even closer with its three mile long safe and sandy beach which adjoins Northam Burrows Country Park and The Royal North Devon Golf Course. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 10 miles away. There are also good transport opportunities via the A361 Link Road which connects to the motorway network at Junction 27 of the M5 motorway or via the railway to Exeter

Description - One of Bideford's finest period properties. Mount pleasant house is a magnificent unlisted Georgian town house providing over 2300 sqft of elegant accommodation and boasting fantastic views over the estuary and down to the sea, countryside & both moors in the distance. Understood to date back to the late 18th century starting life as a Sea Captains residence and was a later a Private School for Genteel Ladies in the Victorian Era', Internally the property has exceptionally well-proportioned rooms with accommodation arranged over five floors. The property is presented in excellent decorative order and modern fixtures and fittings sit well alongside original features including cantilevered staircase, fireplaces, cornicing and ceiling roses. Externally the property benefits from a wonderful private and enclosed sunny landscaped garden, single garage and car port.

Accommodation - Upon entering Mount Pleasant House, you are immediately struck by the grand yet welcoming reception hall. Light floods in and the proportions are superb with a beautiful staircase with typical Georgian mahogany rail and multiple twists which gives access to both the first floor and lower ground floor.
There are two principal reception rooms on the ground floor; a spacious and well-proportioned sitting room with views through the sash windows over the gardens, and a formal dining room with similar views and access to the updated and modern kitchen which is to the rear of the property and comprises an extensive range of base and wall units incorporating a Zanussi eye level double oven, gas hob with extractor hood and integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is also notable storage for bins, recycling etc and access to the garden.

The lower ground floor is accessed from the entrance hall and is a versatile space which could be used as an entertaining space, office, gym etc. This includes original slate flag flooring throughout, a newly fitted kitchen/utility area with a good range of unit and worktop space, inset sink and space for white goods. A brilliant 'games room' with fitted bar area and door to the garden. (gas, electric and plumbing connected) On the other side of the floor is a sitting room/gym/cinema room or guest room.

On the first floor, there are two large bedrooms with a luxury walk-in shower room. On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms enjoying fabulous views with one of the bedrooms having an en-suite shower room. There is also a lovely bathroom with a standalone roll top claw foot bath from which you can enjoy the fabulous views stretching down the river. On the top floor the attics stretch right across the house, and could be used in a variety of ways with the addition of a built-in bed, velux windows and a snug/office and steps that lead to the roof terrace & viewing platform which has breath-taking 360 degree panoramic views.

Outside - The enclosed lawn gardens are tranquil, sunny and enjoy a very high degree of privacy with an assortment of mature trees, shrubs and plants. There are multiple seating areas ideal for entertaining, and again with fabulous views. There is also a raised and private hot tub area (hot tub available by separate negotiation) two detached stone outbuildings, one which has the potential to be converted into a home office/ pottery art studio (electric connected) the other a potential outside shower (water connected) and a separate garage and car port with parking.

Agent Note - We understand the car port is currently being purchased by the current owners and is expected to be completed before the sale of Mount Pleasant House