3 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached 1930s 'villa' requiring some modernisation, enjoying fine estuary views and within walking distance of the beach and local amenities. Hall, 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, Sep WC. Good sized garden. Parking. Council Tax Band E. Freehold. EPC Band D.

Situation & Amenities - The coastal/estuary village of Instow overlooks the River Torridge with delightful views across the water to the fishing village of Appledore and beyond, out to sea. It is the home of the North Devon Yacht Club and has excellent local facilities including a range of popular inns and restaurants and a local shop/delicatessen/post office. There is a wide sandy beach and extensive sand dunes close by, as well as access to the Tarka Trail, which is part of the National Cycle Network. The port and market town of Bideford is a few miles away and provides local facilities, national shops and banks as well as numerous independent shops, restaurants and bars. Further around the coast is the surfing and beach resort of Westward Ho!. In the opposite direction the regional centre of Barnstaple is about 20 minutes by car and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as Pannier Market, Live Theatre and District Hospital. Close by is the North Devon Link Road, which runs on in about an hour, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London, Paddington, in just over two hours. Exeter, the Cathedral city and county town, with its International airport is about 50 miles away. Generally, the North Devon region appeals to those with a sense of the great outdoors with its glorious sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Woolacombe and Saunton (also with championship golf course) and the more rugged coastline westward towards Cornwall. There is also golfing at the oldest course in the country at Westward Ho! known as the Royal North Devon Club.

Description - La Gama presents elevations of red brick, beneath a tiled roof. The property offers accommodation over two storeys, with scope to enlarge (subject to planning permission). Although certain modernisation has been undertaken in recent years, the property would benefit from general improvement. Externally there is a good-sized rear garden including a grass 'driveway' which leads behind neighbouring properties and links to Bridge Lane, with double gated access. The property benefits from superb estuary views from both floors as well as the garden.

Ground Floor - Half glazed front door to ENTRANCE LOBBY, half glazed pair of arched oak doors to ENTRANCE HALL oak staircase rising to first floor described later. SITTING ROOM a double aspect 'through room' with superb estuary views, secondary glazed windows. DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 secondary glazed window with fine views. REAR LOBBY. KITCHEN with 1 ? bowl moulded sink, adjoining granite effect work surfaces, drawers and cupboards beneath, matching wall mounted cupboards, fitted breakfast bar and hatch to dining room, Belling free standing cooker, wood block flooring, Gloworm wall mounted gas fired boiler, cupboard under stairs. SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, Mira unit, low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, illuminated wall mirror, utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine, work surfaces above/shelf for tumble dryer.

First Floor - LANDING with trap to loft space. BEDROOM 1 a 'through' double aspect room with secondary glazed windows, wash hand basin. BEDROOM 2 views to front. BEDROOM 3 with secondary glazed window. SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, Mira unit, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, airing cupboard, airing cupboard, dimplex wall heater, separate WC.

Outside - As previously mentioned, the property enjoys an access from Bridge Lane over a grass driveway, which leads onto the GARDEN which is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by fencing and walls. Steps lead up to an extensive TERRACE from which to enjoy the best of the views. This has stone retaining walls and wraps around to the right-hand side of the property, leading onto the rear (roadside) where there is a SHED/WORKSHOP/STORE/WALLED ENCLOSED COURTYARD, area of shrubbery and steps leading to pedestrian gate onto the pavement.

Special Note - The property backs onto the Tarka Trail which is at a much lower level than the garden. We understand that the area of land between the edge of the grass driveway and the Tarka Trail is owned by the railway authority but has not been maintained by them for over 20 years, but instead by the family selling the property. If the grass driveway is to be utilised for parking it may need a hard surface forming with support, which may require planning consent.

Services - All mains services, gas central heating.

Directions - Upon entering Instow from the Barnstaple direction, the main road through the village is Anstey Way. The property will be found on the right hand side, shortly after the turning to 'New Road' on the left.

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