J H Taylor Drive, Northam, Bideford, EX39

Detached 3 bed property of a pleasing design with upvc double glazed windows and complimented by a most pleasant rear garden. Occupying a popular location being within reasonable reach of the village square and amenities. Viewing highly recommended.

Having been bought from new in 1990 by the current owner this is the first time the property has been available again. Being of a most pleasing design the property would benefit from an element of cosmetic updating although offers comfortable and well kept accommodation which is complimented well by an attractive rear garden. The agents have no hesitation in recommending an appointment to view.

J H Taylor Drive is a residential development extending from Churchill Way to Diddywell Road, Northam. Comprising a mix of houses and bungalows varying in size from two to four bedrooms.

Conveniently positioned being just over a quarter mile from the village square which has a newsagents, supermarket with post office facility plus churches, public house/restaurant, fast food takeaways and library. There is also a medical centre, dental surgery and indoor heated swimming pool complex.

There is easy access to the village Junior and Infants Schools and within quarter mile or so is the Royal North Devon Golf Club with its Championship Links Course and long sandy beach which extends from the seaside resort of Westward Ho! (1 mile).

Regular bus services commute to the Port and Market town of Bideford (1.5 miles) and there is easy access (1/2 mile) to the A39 North Devon Link Road which connects to the regional centre of Barnstaple (10 miles) and the M5 Motorway north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles).

SERVICES: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating. Windows and external doors were replaced with upvc double glazed units approximately 15 years ago with the exception of the garden room.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

TENURE: Freehold.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay travel towards the main 'Torridge Bridge' roundabout, passing Morrison’s on your right-hand side. At the roundabout go straight on, signposted to Westward Ho! Northam and Appledore. At the Appledore slip road turn right and continue along for a further quarter mile passing the Torridge Pool on the right-hand side and take the second left-hand turning into J H Taylor Drive (just after the sharp left-hand bend) and the property will be found on the corner of the second turning left.

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

GROUND FLOOR

COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH: Upvc double glazed entrance door, with colour glazing and leadwork styled finish, gives access to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: Staircase to first floor. Deep built-in storage cupboard. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid. Doors to the kitchen and living room.

CLOAKROOM: Low level wc. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback and mirror. Obscure upvc double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Tiled floor.

LIVING ROOM: 15' (4.58m) plus bay x 11'6" (3.53m) Boxed bay with upvc double glazed windows and fitted blinds. 'Living flame' gas fire with sandstone surround. 2 Wall lights and 2 ceiling pendant lights. Television point. 2 Central heating radiators. Carpet as laid. Archway through to:-

DINING ROOM: 10'10" (3.32m) x 9'7" (2.93m) Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid. Door to the kitchen. Double glazed sliding patio door, with matching fixed window panel, gives access to:-

GARDEN ROOM: 10'1" (3.08m) x 7'4" (2.25m) Gives a great sense of being in the garden regardless of the weather. Being single glazed with concertina roof blinds and fitted vertical blinds to the westerly windows. Power and light. Tiled floor.

KITCHEN: 10'8" (3.27m) plus door entry recess x 9'5" (2.88m) Upvc double glazed window with a great aspect directly over the rear garden. Generous sized understairs storage cupboard. Working surface incorporating one and a half bowl sink unit and 4 ring gas hob (extractor hood over) with cupboards and drawers below. 'Eye level' electric double oven with cupboards above and below. Matching wall cupboards. Central heating radiator. Tiled floor. Door to:-

UTILITY ROOM: 7'10" (2.39m) x 6'7" (2.03m) Working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboard under and space for 2 appliances (plumbing for washing machine). Double wall cupboard. Wall mounted gas boiler (approx. 15 years old). Access hatch to roof void. Upvc double glazed window. Tiled floor. Door to garage and upvc double glazed door to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

SPACIOUS BALUSTRADED LANDING: Upvc double glazed window. Built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Access hatch to loft space. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: 7'5" (2.28m) x 5'8" (1.75m) 'P' Shaped shower bath with water jets, shower unit over and arched splashback screen. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and fitted wall mirror over. Obscure upvc double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM 2: 11'7" (3.54m) max x 9'1" (2.78m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Recess with vanity wash hand basin. Fitted double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 12' (3.66m) plus door entry recess x 9'7" (2.93m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Fitted double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Television point. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

EN-SUITE: Fully tiled walls. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed shower cubicle with glazed screen door. Obscure upvc double glazed window with fitted roller blind. Chrome ladder style central heating radiator. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM 3: 7'6" (2.3m) x 7'4" (2.25m) plus door entry recess. Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Built-in cupboard. Deep fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

OUTSIDE

Wide tarmac driveway to the front gives access to:-

GARAGE: 18'5" (5.63m) x 8'2" (2.5m) Up and over vehicular door. Open rafters giving potential for storage. Power and light. Rear pedestrian door to the utility room.

The front garden has been stone chipped with mature shrub and plant bed boundary borders. Side pedestrian gate and pathway gives access to the rear garden.

Extremely pleasant rear garden with brick boundary wall having wood panel reliefs and further 6' fencing to the other boundaries. Deep borders with mature plants and shrubs. Most attractive feature tree. Area of astro turf and substantial paved patio/seat area. Greenhouse (however with a number of panes missing).