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Guide price£495,000
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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Fordlands Crescent, Bideford EX39
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Detached house
3 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,657 sq ft / 154 sq m

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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Attractive Detached Family Home
  • Spacious Accommodation
  • Many Character Features
  • Generous Landscaped Gardens
  • Far-Reaching Views
  • Off-Road Parking & Garage
  • Walking Distance To Bideford Quay
  • Nearby Local Parks & Walks
  • Close To The Coast
  • Simply Must Be Viewed
Commanding far-reaching views over the town and onto nearby fields, this attractive double fronted detached residence, close to the idyllic coast, oozes with character and is within walking distance of Bideford Quay. The property boasts spacious and well-planned accommodation, delightful landscaped gardens and off-road parking with a large garage/workshop. Close to nearby parks and local walks along with quick access to the A39, this property is perfect for the growing family or those seeking a sizeable home offering fantastic convenience to town and is certainly not to be missed.

The port town of Bideford offers residents a wide range of amenities including a number of locally owned and operated shops and stores, a post office, a number of banks, a medical centre, cafes, restaurants and public houses, primary and secondary schooling along with other leisure facilities. The nearby coast is close to hand with the quaint fishing village of Appledore, glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! and ever-popular coastal village of Instow all within a short drive and connected by a regular bus service. Further tourist locations of Croyde, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Hartland and Bude are all within 1hrs drive. There are also good transport links to Barnstaple, the regional centre, which provides High Street shopping, a rail link to Exeter and convenient route to the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road.

In brief, the property is approached at the front by a delightful garden with a path leading to the front door. The inviting entrance hall welcomes you into the home and provides stairs to the first floor and doors to the principal ground floor rooms.

The ground floor accommodation comprises a triple aspect lounge with large bay window, flooding the home with a wealth of natural light, a charming sun room off, a spacious dining room with large bay window at the front, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom at the rear.

The first floor opens to a spacious landing and leads to the master bedroom with balcony off, taking in the far-reaching views, two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached by a private driveway leading to the large garage/workshop and boasts delightful wrap around gardens. The rear boasts mature landscaped gardens arranged over two tiers with well-planned seating areas and patios taking full advantage of the sunlight throughout the day.

Entrance Hall - This inviting space welcomes you into the home and provides stairs to the first floor.

Lounge - 4.25m x 3.93m (13'11" x 12'10" ) - This comfortable triple aspect reception room boasts an attractive fireplace with wood-burning stove, picture rail and large bay window at the front flooding the room with natural light.

Sun Room - 3.72m x 1.81m (12'2" x 5'11" ) - With double doors from the lounge and opening to the garden, this room is currently being utilised as a home office.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.09m x 3.50m (13'5" x 11'5" ) - Fitted with a range of solid wood worktops and units comprising a Belfast sink and wooden wall units over, former fireplace now providing space for a large double oven, additional storage and serving hatch to one side, picture rail and opening to the utility room.

Dining Room - 4.25m x 3.49m (13'11" x 11'5" ) - A spacious second reception room found at the front of the home with an attractive fireplace, picture rail and large bay window.

Utility Room - Fitted with a range of worktops with space of fridge, freezer and washing machine below, additional work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, large pantry cupboard and door to outside.

Cloakroom - Found at the rear of the home, the cloakroom is fitted with a wash basin, separate W.C and useful under-stairs cupboard.

First Floor - The spacious landing gives access to all of the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One - 4.28m x 3.77m (14'0" x 12'4" ) - A spacious double bedroom enjoying a triple aspect with large bay window at the front of the home and opening to the balcony at the rear. The balcony overlooks the garden and affords far-reaching views over the town.

Bedroom Two - 4.26m x 3.64m (13'11" x 11'11" ) - A large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and bay window, found at the front of the home.

Bedroom Three - 3.65m x 3.47m narr. to 3.05m (11'11" x 11'4" narr - A comfortable double bedroom with access to a large walk-in store, found at the rear of the home.

Bathroom - Fitted with a suite comprising a bath, low-level W.C, wash basin and useful airing cupboard.

Outside - The property is set within beautiful landscaped gardens that wrap around the home and certainly will not disappoint. The property is approached at the front by a private driveway laid to chippings and leading to the garage. The front garden is laid mostly to lawn along with flower beds and borders, each well-stocked with a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs. The rear garden is landscaped on two tiers, taking full advantage of the sun throughout the day and far-reaching views. The rear gardens are again laid to lawn with well-planned flower beds and borders with mature trees, plants and shrubs, a pond and thoughtfully placed seating areas around the home.

Garage - 6.27m max x 4.21m max (20'6" max x 13'9" max) - With up and over door, this space offers excellent storage or could make for a great workshop.

Viewing - Viewings strictly by appointment through Phillips, Smith & Dunn.

SERVICES: All mains connected, majority radiator central heating.
EPC: D
TENURE: Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX: Band E.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Torridge District Council.

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