Harbour Cottages, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39

Most appealing 4 bed south facing semi detached cottage styled property offering generous and well proportioned accommodation with attractive gardens which includes an adjoining 20m x 13m allotment garden. Enjoys some fabulous rural views and being set within this most delightful village betwixt the towns of Bideford and Torrington. Available with no onward chain.

The property comes to the market for the first time having been originally built in 1925 as a 'workman's cottage' and subsequently extended, this will be found to be a most appealing property which offers well proportioned accommodation and is complimented well with generous gardens.

Weare Giffard is a picturesque yet unusually long and narrow village that stretches for a mile or so along the banks of the River Torridge and is approx. 4 miles from the Port and Market town of Bideford and 3 miles from Great Torrington.

The village has a good community spirit with local pub, church and village hall. There is an access point to the Tarka Trail just as you come off the A386 at Annery Kiln.

Access to the North Devon Link Road is within 5 miles, North Devon's principle town of Barnstaple approx. 15 miles whilst the M5 Motorway connection just north of Tiverton is some 50 miles distant.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. To the most part the property benefits from double glazed windows which are a mix of upvc and wooden framed units.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE: Freehold.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford proceed south as towards Torrington and after almost 3 miles turn left as signposted to Weare Giffard. Passing under the old railway bridge and crossing over the river. Continue on this road and as the road climbs a Spanish styled bungalow (called Summer Place) will be seen on your right-hand side and the entrance to the property is almost opposite (entrance is slightly hidden). If you manage to get to the farm on your right-hand side then you have gone too far.

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

GROUND FLOOR

Upvc double glazed entrance door with obscure glazed panels gives access to:-

ENTRANCE LOBBY: Electric meter and consumer unit. Tiled floor. Original multi paned obscure glazed inner door to:-

HALLWAY: Staircase to first floor. Carpet as laid. Stripped Pine doors give access to the 2 reception rooms.

LIVING ROOM: 14' (4.29m) x 13'8" (4.19m) plus recess. Upvc double glazed window with deep sill and a fine aspect over the front garden. Fireplace with wood burner, hearth and mantle shelf over. Television shelf. Central heating radiator. Carpet.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 18'7" (5.68m) x 14'9" (4.52m) A large 'Farmhouse' styled kitchen with dual aspect wooden framed double glazed windows. 'L' Shaped working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with a range of cupboards and drawers below together with space for 2 appliances. 'Custom 1100' dual fuel cooking range with extractor hood over. Additional worktop surface with shelves under. 'Floor to ceiling' shelved larder. Matching range of wall cabinets and display shelving. Plenty of room for breakfast table and chairs. Central heating radiator. Vinyl flooring.

REAR PORCH: 6'8" (2.04m) x 4'7" (1.4m) Probably will be used as the main entrance to the property. Built-in storage bench seat. Wooden framed double glazed window. Upvc double glazed door to outside.

UTILITY & SHOWER ROOM: 10' (3.05m) x 6'8" (2.04m) Utility Area - 'L' Shaped. Working surface with double base cupboard and recess for washing machine under. Gas boiler. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wooden framed single glazed window. Laminate flooring. Access hatch to loft void. Shower Room - Low level wc. Corner wash hand basin. Recessed tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Wooden framed single glazed window. Central heating radiator. Laminate flooring.

INNER LOBBY AREA: Access to understairs storage area.

DINING ROOM: 14' (4.28m) x 10'5" (3.18m) A most pleasant room with upvc double glazed dual aspect windows, with the main window enjoying a view over the front garden. Fireplace with inset coal effect gas fire with wooden surround and Quartz effect inset and hearth. Central heating radiator. Stripped and exposed floorboards.

FIRST FLOOR

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING: Large built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, slatted shelving and 2 access doors. Access hatch to loft space. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 14' (4.28m) x 10'6" (3.22m) 2 Upvc double glazed windows. Fitted with a range of furniture including wardrobes, dressing table, drawer unit and bedside cabinets. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 14'8" (4.49m) x 11'3" (3.44m) A dual aspect room with wooden framed double glazed windows which enjoy a most pleasant woodland aspect. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BATH & SHOWER ROOM: 9'3" (2.83m) x 6'11" (2.11m) Panelled bath with tiled splashback. Wash hand basin set in a vanity surround. Low level wc with concealed cistern. Generous sized shower cubicle with splashback boarding and electric shower unit. Fitted wall mirror and shaver light. Wooden framed double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 3: 14' (4.28m) x 7'10" (2.4m) Upvc double glazed window with deep sill and a fabulous rural aspect. Cast fireplace with surround. Built-in shallow wardrobe. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 4: 'L' Shaped with a max measurement of 10'8" (3.27m) x 10'6" (3.22m) Upvc double glazed window with deep sill and a fabulous rural aspect. Access hatch to loft space. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

OUTSIDE

A gated private driveway gives access to ample parking and to a:-

DETACHED GARAGE: 19'4" (5.91m) x 11'4" (3.47m) Up and over vehicular door. Rafter storage. Single glazed window. Power and light. Pedestrian side door. Work bench, shelving and storage base cupboards.

The front garden is a delight with nature hedge boundaries on 2 sides. Being lawned with central specimen tree. Plant and shrub filled borders. GREENHOUSE. Further plant bed borders.

The rear garden enjoys seclusion being predominately paved with stone chipped tub/plant bed. Timber storage shed. A gate gives access to a wonderful ALLOTMENT STYLED GARDEN: Being approx. 20m (65'7") x (13m) 42'7" having been used for growing vegetables and soft fruits but not for some time. GREENHOUSE and timber SUMMERHOUSE which takes advantage of a fabulous rural aspect.