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3 bedroom bungalow

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Bungalow
3 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,054 sq ft / 98 sq m

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Property description & features

  • Rare Opportunity
  • In need of renovating/extending/re-development
  • Private and elevated plot
  • No onward Chain
  • Stunning views
  • Walking distance to beach
  • Freehold
  • Council Tax Band E
An individual three-bedroom detached bungalow, located in one of the most sought-after coastal villages in North Devon, boasting stunning views towards the Torridge estuary, Appledore, Crow Point, Saunton and the sea. tremendous scope for potential extension or re-development to create a grand designs style home subject to planning permission. EPC rating D.

Situation - Vespers is situated in one of North Devon's most prestigious coastal communities, enjoying direct views over Instow's fabulous golden sand dunes over the Torridge estuary and out to sea with Braunton Burrows and Saunton Sands in the distance. The property enjoys wonderful sunsets as well as the early morning sunlight reflecting off the pretty former fishing cottages in Appledore, which sits on the opposite side of the estuary. Instow is highly desirable with an excellent range of amenities and leisure pursuits. There is a beautiful sandy beach and south west coast path within a 5 minute walk and the North Devon yacht club 10 minutes walk away, where boats can be launched and moorings are understood to be available. Popular amenities include Johns of Instow which combines a delicatessen, convenience store, post office and café under one roof. The Commodore Hotel and restaurant, which is open to non-residents, and a variety of pubs and restaurants including The Instow Arms, and The Boat House which is an award winning seafood restaurant. The nearby Tarka Trail is a former railway line route which runs from Braunton to Meeth, covering about 30 miles with a series of connected footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths which pass through some of North Devon's most beautiful scenery. There is also a good range of transport opportunities via regular bus routes and the ferry to Appledore across the estuary. The port and market town of Bideford is 3 ? miles and offers a wider range of amenities. The Regional centre of Barnstaple is 6 ? miles and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The Atlantic Highway is 1 ? miles from the property which joins to North Devon Link Road at Barnstaple. This road then leads through to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway in about 45 minutes. There is also access there to Tiverton Parkway where London can be reached in just over 2 hours.

Description - Vespers is an individual three-bedroom detached bungalow, located in one of the most sought-after coastal villages in North Devon, boasting stunning views towards the Torridge estuary, Appledore, Crow Point, Saunton and the sea. The property is set in a private and elevated position with large front garden, low maintenance back garden, ample parking and single garage. Vespers needs updating and general modernisation, however does offer tremendous scope for potential extension or re-development to create a grand designs style home subject to planning permission. This is the first time the property has entered the market in the last 26 years so this is certainly a rare opportunity and is being offered with no onward chain.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises;

Accommodation - Front door to the central hallway with WC and sink. Access to the utility room with plumbing for white goods, boiler, shower enclosure and door to rear garden. The light and spacious dual aspect living/dining room is located to the front with superb views towards the estuary, sea, Appledore, Crow Point and Saunton. The kitchen needs updating but offers a range of units, inset sink, Rayburn, space for fridge, freezer, oven etc and door to rear garden. There are three double bedrooms, two of which enjoy those fine views. The fully tiled bathroom includes a WC, sink and walk in shower with glass screen.
The loft which can be accessed via a pull-down ladder has been partly converted into a office/guest bedroom space.

Outside - The property is private, set far back from the road and approached via a sweeping drive which leads to the parking for a number of vehicles, single garage and the generous sized front garden. The rear garden is secluded, private and backs onto open fields so is not overlooked. This is mainly a mix of lawn and patio and includes a garden shed and storage outbuildings.

Services - Mains water, electric and gas. Private drainage.

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