A stunning penthouse apartment situated on the water's edge overlooking the River Torridge and enjoying the ever-changing vistas of the river and the surrounding countryside. Three bedrooms, superb open plan living/kitchen/diner, bathroom, utility room, three balconies with views, garage and parking. EPC rating C.

Situation - This superb apartment fronts onto the River Torridge in a highly convenient position within walking distance of the port and market town of Bideford. Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and offers a wider range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, pubs and restaurants, cafes, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and 5 supermarkets. There is access to the Tarka Trail from Bideford, which affords superb walks and cycle rides, that extend beyond Great 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 - This is an opportunity to acquire a stunning penthouse apartment situated on the water's edge overlooking the River Torridge and enjoying the ever-changing vistas of the river and the surrounding countryside. Completed in 2006, this is the first time the penthouse apartment has come to the market so offers somebody the opportunity to purchase one of the finest apartments in the Bideford area. The property offers over 1500 square feet of immaculately presented, reverse living accommodation which includes three double bedrooms (1 en-suite), utility room, bathroom and the stunning living/kitchen/dining space with vaulted ceilings and balconies on the first floor. Single garage and parking space. The property is highly versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes including main home or as a holiday home/investment. The property is available with no ongoing chain and the agents would strongly advise a full internal inspection.

Accommodation - The secure entry door, complete with an entry phone system, welcomes you into the communal corridor and provides stairs and lift access to each story, with the apartment entrance located on the third floor.

On entry there is a spacious and appealing hallway with stairs to the first floor. The superb dual aspect master bedroom benefits from breath-taking river views with sliding doors to the balcony. The en-suite includes WC, sink and shower enclosure. The two additional bedrooms are both doubles with the second bedroom also boasting River views. The ground floor also has the main bathroom which includes bath with shower above, WC and wash basin with vanity unit below and a handy utility room with a range of fitted units, inset sink and space for white goods.

When entering the first floor you are immediately welcomed by the impressive, light and spacious open plan space, with vaulted ceilings, large A frame windows and sliding doors to the balcony which commands stunning views and allows natural light to flood in to the whole space. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with granite worktops, built in double oven, inset gas hob with extractor hood over, built in fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a large breakfast bar. There is ample space for a living room furniture, dining table and built in areas for storage. This really is a space that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Garage And Parking - Garage with electric up and over door, light and power connected, useful high-level storage. Parking space for one vehicle in front.

Services - All mains connected. Underfloor heating throughout.

Lease - The property is sold with the remaining balance of a 999 year lease where each resident is a 1/15 shareholder of the freehold. Annual Service charge of £3100 payable in 2x instalments (£1550 payable usually in May & November) - this includes buildings insurance, maintenance of the communal areas, servicing of the lift and ground rent