Instow

A splendid 1930s DETACHED 4 BEDROOM bungalow within the popular costal village of INSTOW. The property is in EXCELLENT ORDER and benefits form two driveways, ample PARKING and GARAGE. The property is set above Instow offering a lovely private, peaceful location yet only a short walk to the village, essentially the best of both worlds.

Approached over its private driveways the property has a central entrance gate which leads to the main front door. Once in the hallway you have a true sense of space with rooms that lead off a large typical 1930s hall with tall ceilings and stairs to the first floor. The lounge to the right offers an excellent snug, social lounge with central fireplace which creates a lovely focal point to the room.

The kitchen diner is on the left and is an open plan modern room which offers an excellent entertaining space to host family and friends. The kitchen itself is well equipped with a range of built in storage units, plenty of preparation areas, space for a range cooker and integral appliances, perfect for those of you that enjoy home cooking. There is handy side access a breakfast bar and ample seating for 4-6 around a dining table.

Following the hall to the rear of the property there is a choice of 3 bedrooms and the family shower room . Each bedroom has lovely patio doors that lead out into the rear garden, which fills each room with natural light. Bedrooms two and three are sizeable double bedrooms and there is also a further fourth on this floor offering an excellent space for a study, perfect for those of you looking to work from home.

The family shower room offers a white suite and modern finishes. Being all hard floors leading to the shower room it's perfect for sandy paws.

Upstairs is the principal bedroom which is spacious and consumes all of the top floor with a range of built in storage wardrobes along with well equipped and sizeable en-suite bathroom comprising a modern 4 piece white suite and separate bath and shower.

The village itself boasts a glorious, sandy riverside beach, backed by dunes, popular among families, dog walkers and water-sports enthusiasts alike. Offering a plethora of award-winning restaurants, cafes, and a well-regarded local delicatessen, could also be considered a foodie’s paradise.

There is a popular Yacht club, access to the Tarka trail for walkers and cyclists and a pedestrian ferry to Appledore during the summer months too. There is a primary school in the village, convenient access to nearby secondary schooling and further education in the surrounding towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington.

The village also provides excellent transport links with a regular bus service to both Barnstaple and Bideford whilst the A39 is also close to hand. Additional nearby beaches include Westward Ho!, Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe & Putsborough, all are within a short drive along with Bude which is approximately 30 miles distance. RHS gardens at Rosemoor (30 minutes drive), Burton Art Gallery (15 minutes drive) and Exmoor (45 minutes drive).

Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon, offers a wider range of amenities, high street shopping, a rail link to Exeter in the South and a convenient route to Tiverton, where there is a direct rail link to London. The M5 motorway is also easily accessible via the A361 and provides a network to the rest of the country. Nearby airports include Exeter and Newquay, both of which are within a 2-hour drive.

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The outside of the property is where this home really excels further. There is ample off road parking with the two driveways along with level access to the garage. There is access to the rear garden both through the garage and to the right side of the property.

The garden is fully enclosed and enjoys a high degree of privacy. Being fully enclosed it is perfect for your four legged friends. With ample spots to sit out and enjoy the days sunlight with a level patio area perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining with friends and family.

The property is within a short walk to the North Devon Tarka Trail which interconnects Instow and Fremington Quay. Instow at low tide has 250 acres of glorious golden sand to explore perfect for your dog to stretch their legs. For more information please don't hesitate to contact the Bideford team.