Ford, Fairy Cross, Bideford

Detached character residence together with a one-bedroom detached holiday let set within the heart of this unspoilt and traditional North Devon hamlet. EPC rating F.

Situation - The property enjoys the best of both worlds, being quietly tucked away, yet within easy driving distance of local amenities and the coast. Oakleigh is situated in a private and secluded setting in the small and sought after hamlet of Ford where properties rarely become available for sale. Ford is located approximately 4.5 miles away from the port and market town of Bideford and within easy access of the safe and sandy beach at Westward Ho! approximately 5 miles away and the rugged North Devon coastline, affording fantastic walks less than 2 miles away. The popular village of Abbotsham is approximately 1.5 miles away and benefits from a church, local thatched village inn and a renowned primary school. There is also access via Greencliff to the South West Coast Path, which offers excellent walks with stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. The retail park, Affinity, is just a short 2 mile drive away and has an excellent range of well-known branded shops and factory outlets with supermarkets adjacent. Bideford town centre sits on the banks of the River Torridge offering a range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, places of worship, pubs and restaurants, schooling for all ages (public and private) and supermarkets.

The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 12.5 miles away and offers all the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. There is also a train station connecting to Exeter and road links to the A361 and M5 motorway at junction 27.

Description - Oakleigh comprises an individual detached character residence together with a one-bedroom detached holiday let set within the heart of this unspoilt and traditional North Devon hamlet. We understand that the original core of the property dates from around 1900 and now offers tastefully modernised and well-presented accommodation arranged over three storeys. Externally the property benefits from off-road parking for both dwellings, stone-built workshop and a wonderful south-facing garden.

Accommodation - Front door leads into the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and access to the two reception rooms. The sitting room is dual aspect featuring a central wood burner with slate hearth, views to the front garden and French doors to the rear. The kitchen/dining room has space for a large dining table and offers a good range of higher and lower stylish modern units with slate worktops, Bosch double oven, Samsung induction hob with extractor above and a central island offering a great seating and worktop space. Ideal for a family or entertaining. The utility/boot room which includes space for coats, boots etc, tiled flooring, fitted units, oak worktops, space for white goods and door to the garden. On from here is a bathroom which comprises; WC, sink and corner bath with shower above.

On the first floor is two double bedrooms, a single bedroom/study and family bathroom which includes a double shower enclosure, WC, sink with vanity unit and storage cupboard. The second floor includes two additional bedrooms, both with exposed stone, wooden beams and Velux windows.

Sawmills - Sawmills was converted from a period stone outbuilding by the current owners in 2018 to a wonderful contemporary one bedroom holiday let with a tiled roof and hardwood windows. The accommodation is flooded with natural light and enjoys French doors opening out to the private decking area, open plan kitchen/sitting room with fitted units, slate worktops, integrated Neff appliances and a double bedroom with ensuite shower room. This is currently being run as a proven successful holiday let.

Outside - The property benefits from a private south-facing garden with an assortment of plants, shrubs and trees, gravelled walkways, decked seating area, wood/bin store and a garden shed and attached to the property is a useful stone workshop with slate roof. To the rear of the property is a gravelled seating area, an ideal spot to catch the evening sun.
Sawmills benefits from its own private decked area, is well-screened from the house and is separated from a slow running stream which gives both the house and holiday let privacy.
Gravelled off-road parking for both dwellings.

Property Information - Mains drainage, water and electric.
House- Oil fired central heating.
Sawmills- Air source heat pump.
Broadband speed of 300mb. (1000mb available)
House- painted rendered elevations with a slate roof.
Sawmills- Stone construction with a tiled roof.
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