Fordlands Crescent, Bideford, Devon, EX39

Detached four bed house with two reception rooms, good sized kitchen, integral garage and a south facing low maintenance rear garden. The property has been modified to be very energy conscious with solar panels, solar battery and an EV charger. Located in the popular Raleigh residential area being within reasonable walking distance of Bideford town.

The convenience of the location will be appreciated by those seeking to enjoy the benefits of a central town position without being part of a large modern open plan estate. Close to the Kenwith Valley nature reserve, and having rural views from the property. Being just about half a mile from the town centre shops and quayside and a similar distance to the North Devon link road which allows access to North Devon's principle town of Barnstaple approx 10 miles and the M5 motorway connection north of Tiverton approx 45 miles. Regular bus services commute to the seaside resort of Westward Ho! approx 3 miles with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D.

TENURE: Freehold.

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. uPVC double glazed windows. Solar Energy from Enphase having 10 south facing solar roof panels each with its own micro inverter and 2x external Enphase IQ batteries. Electric car charger on driveway. The Enphase Solar and storage innovative micro inverter technology is an integrated home energy solution to ensure backup power for the home and provides extra energy sold back to the Grid greatly reducing household bills. This residence functions almost entirely on its Solar energy. New fuse box and consumer unit electrical board for fully functioning Enphase Solar and all household electrics.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed as towards Northam along the Kingsley Road and after approx half a mile just by Rydon Garage take the first turning left which turns back into Northam Road. Take the first right into First Raleigh veering right at the fork into Fordlands Crescent follow the road and number 28 will be on the left with number displayed.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

uPVC double door into:

ENTRANCE PORCH: 2.50m x 1.87m Radiator, tiled flooring and single glazed door into:

ENTRANCE HALL: Understairs storage cupboard, radiator, oak flooring, stairs to first floor.

CLOAK ROOM: Low level dual flush WC and wash basin.

DINING ROOM: 4.11m x 3.01 max. Recessed shelving, radiator and laminate flooring.

LOUNGE: 6.08m x 3.92m Ceramic coal fuel effect gas fire with mantelpiece and hearth. Radiator, laminate flooring and uPVC double glazed doors into the south facing rear garden.

KITCHEN: 3.86m x 3.60m Working surface incorporating single drainer textured sink unit, cupboards and drawers with matching wall units. Four ring induction hob, eye level oven and grill. Integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Updated kitchen plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and Insinkerator. Wall mounted Worcester Bosch Greenstar boiler in kitchen installed July 2023., tiled splash and vinyl flooring fitted. uPVC double glazed door to the side of the property.

STAIRS & FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Stairs with fitted carpet and LVT flooring fitted on the landing. Shelved airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Access to loft with large loft access and integral safety ladder, full insulation and draught proofing in accordance with current building regulations and has a lifetime guarantee. The extensive new loft flooring is raised above the insulation.

BEROOM ONE: 6.08m x 3.92m Large dressing area with fitted wardrobes and drawer unit. Radiator, Oake and Gray luxury rigid vinyl flooring with integrated underlay. Dual aspect room with superb elevated southerly rooftop views and bespoke bifold fitted white wooden shutters.

BEDROOM TWO: 4.11m x 2.74m Oake and Gray luxury rigid vinyl flooring with integrated underlay and radiator.

BATHROOM: Modern suite comprising bath, shower cubicle, low level dual flush WC and a wash basin vanity unit. Easy maintenance splash boarding fitted, ladder style radiator and a separate radiator.

BEDROOM THREE: 3.69m x 2.93m Oake and Gray luxury rigid vinyl flooring with integrated underlay. and radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR: 3.80m x 2.93m Oake and Gray luxury rigid vinyl flooring with integrated underlay and radiator.

There is an integral GARAGE: 4.76m x 2.81m with electric roller door, power and light.

OUTSIDE: To the front of the property is a low maintenance driveway with space for at least two cars. A side gate leads to the south facing and low maintenance REAR GARDEN with a patio, decking area and a central path with an adjacent stone chippings areas. A newly built STUDIO ROOM 3.6m x 3.6m built in January 2024, fully insulated and currently used as an artist’s studio . Storage/workshop 3.54m x 1.59m with power and light, recycling store and a garden shed with power and light. Outside tap.