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4 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Charming period detached cottagePrivate tucked away position
- Car Port/parking for 3 cars
- Walled south facing garden
- Gas fired central heating + UPVC double glazing
- Modern fitted kitchen with Neff integrated appliances
- Useful utility room
- Ground floor shower room + first floor bathroom
- 4 Bedrooms (2 doubles with fitted wardrobes)
- Few steps from The Quay, Instow beach and The Tarka Trail
- No onward chain
Enjoying this quiet, tucked away position, just a few steps away from The Quay and Instow beach, the cottage has the advantage of a walled south facing garden and unusually parking to the front with a covered car port which houses one car and additional parking for 2 further vehicles. As most locals will know, parking in Instow is like “hen’s teeth” so having this generous amount of space is a big plus.
In brief the property comprises a Front Porch with original tiled floor and window to the side which enjoys views down the lane to the estuary. The Entrance Hall has stairs with skirting spotlights leading to the first floor, a charming Sitting Room with fireplace housing a gas woodburning fire and central folding doors through to the Dining Room, the stone fireplace is not currently in use. The extensively fitted kitchen offers a comprehensive range of modern wall and base units with quartz worktops, Neff appliances including ceramic hob, extractor, integrated slimline dishwasher, fridge, eye level microwave/combi oven with tilt and slide oven below. Utility off with units and integrated washer/dryer, door to front and further door to Shower Room.
The landing gives access to 4 bedrooms, 2 being large doubles with fitted wardrobes, a generous single (currently housing a 4’ double bed) and further single bedroom. Completing the accommodation is a large modern bathroom with 4-piece suite with bath, shower cubicle, wc and wash basin.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed over a private lane which serves a small number of properties. To the side of the porch is small seating area which enjoys views down the lane to the estuary and beyond. There is a generous brick paved double forecourt with covered car port to the rear section. This area accommodates 3 cars comfortably. A pedestrian gate gives access to the “hidden gem”, being the walled, south facing garden. Easy enough to maintain with large paved patio area, ideal for dining alfresco and being a sun trap, there is an electrical retractable remote controlled sun canopy. Steps lead to the raised lawned garden with a variety of mature shrubs and plants, timber shed (8’ x 6’) with light. Further raised patio area with Summerhouse, again with light. The Tarka Trail is set down below and is only a short walk away for access. Ample outside power points.
LOCATION
The coastal village of Instow sits on one bank of the River Torridge with splendid views across the water to the pretty fishing village of Appledore. It is home to the North Devon Yacht Club and has excellent local facilities, including a range of popular inns and restaurants, an award-winning local shop with post office. There is a wide sandy beach and extensive sand dunes close-by.
The ancient port and market town of Bideford
which straddles the river Torridge is a few miles
away providing a pleasing blend of local facilities
with a selection of national shops and banks as well as numerous independent shops, restaurants and bars. The picture postcard fishing village of
Appledore is across the river and further around
the coast is the resort of Westward Ho! with its
fine sandy surfing beach backed by the famous
Pebble Ridge.
Close-by is the North Devon Link Road
(A39&A361) which provides a fast route to
Barnstaple the regional centre for North Devon
about 9 miles away. From there the road continues
to the M5 motorway at junction 27 (Tiverton) a
further 29 miles away and there also is the Tiverton Parkway main line railway station (London
Paddington 2 hours approx) Exeter the Cathedral
city and county town with its international airport
is about 50 miles away.
The North Devon region appeals to those with a
sense of the great outdoors with its glorious sandy
surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde Bay,
Saunton and Westward Ho! and the more rugged
coastline westward towards Cornwall. For golfers
there is a variety of facilities but most notably the
Royal North Devon Club at Westward Ho!
reputably the oldest club in England playing on the
original course and the two Championship Links
Courses at Saunton. The south west coastal path is nearby and there is access to the Tarka Trail, part of the national cycle network.
From Barnstaple continue out of town passing through Sticklepath and at the Cedars roundabout continue across onto the B3233 signposted Instow. Continue through Fremington and Yelland and upon entering Instow, turn right into Marine Parade following the road along The Quay, passing The Commodore Hotel on the left. Shortly after the turning to Old Quay Lane will be seen on the left just past the Quay Inn. The property is towards the top of the lane on the right hand side.
Driving from Bideford Town on the A39, take the left filter lane just after crossing the new bridge across the River Torridge and follow the signs to Instow. The main road through the village is called Anstey Way. Upon entering the village turn left onto Marine Parade (The Quay) and continue a short wall and the turning to Old Quay Lane will be found on the right hand side.
Rooms
Entrance Porch
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room 4.75m x 3.05m
Dining Room 3.9m x 3.18m
Kitchen 3.28m x 2.74m
Utility Room 2.2m x 1.93m
Shower Room
First Floor
Bedroom 1 3.23m x 3.18m
Bedroom 2 3.15m x 3.07m
Bedroom 3 2.87m x 2.2m
Bedroom 4 2.92m x 1.45m
Bathroom
Tenure
Freehold
Services
All mains services connected
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the selling agent
Council Tax Band
D - North Devon District Council
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