Orchard Hill, Bideford, EX39

Charming character cottage offering delightful and most comfortable living accommodation together with 2 generous double bedrooms and a fabulous bathroom suite. Enjoys many period features and is complimented by an attractive south facing rear garden with outhouse and store. Situated within a prestigious residential area not far from the town centre. Viewing highly recommended.

Orchard Hill is a delightful residential area interspersed with large Victorian homes and later individual dwellings from the 1920's/30's to the present day. Whilst technically within the boundaries of Northam village the property is but a short walk from Bideford’s town centre shops and quayside to which there are pleasant walks through the Victoria Park and Playing Fields or along the side of the riverbank.

Nearby within Chanters Road is the St Marys Junior and Infants School and there is a choice of secondary education within the town.

Regular bus services commute to the nearby seaside resort of Westward Ho! (3 miles) with its long sandy beach, miles of cliffside walks and Championship Links Golf Course. There is ready access to the North Devon Link Road allowing ease of communication to North Devon's principle town of Barnstaple (9 miles) and the M5 Motorway link north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles).

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating.

TENURE: Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

AGENTS NOTE: This is a Grade II Listed property which has an element of 'Flying Freehold' - the area above the entrance hall is part of the next door neighbours property.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay proceed as towards Northam passing Morrisons Supermarket on the right and continuing for a quarter mile or so immediately after passing Rydon Garage on the left hand side turn right into Orchard Hill. Continue along the road and the property will be found on the right-hand side just before where the road kinks (if you get to Orchard Gardens you have gone too far).

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

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH: Bench seat. Wainscot panelling. Meter cupboard. Latch door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: 15'4" (4.69m) long with ceiling height of 6'6" (1.99m) Exposed floor boarding. Traditional column styled radiator. Door to the living room and latched door through to:-

REAR LEAN-TO UTILITY PORCH: 10'1" (3.08m) x 5'3" (1.62m) incorporating entrance steps. Wall mounted Worcester gas fired combination boiler. Working surface with open recess under and plumbing for washing machine. High level storage shelving. Large window. Door to the rear garden.

LIVING ROOM: 16'7" (5.06m) x 16'2" (4.94m) with ceiling height of 6'9" (2.06m) Dual aspect with main window having deep sill and an aspect over the rear garden. Feature fireplace with Living flame gas fired stove. Traditional column styled radiator. Gas meter cupboard. Exposed ceiling beams and floorboards.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 16'4" (4.98m) x 10'8" (3.26m) including open staircase to first floor. Shaker style cabinets and wood block effect working surfaces with tiled splashbacking. Porcelain butler sink with slate surround and grooved drainer. Integrated 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood over, double oven and dishwasher. Traditional column styled radiator. Exposed beams. Exposed Floor boarding and quarry tiles. Picture rail height display shelving. Stable door to rear south facing garden.

Pine staircase to:

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING: With spindled balustrading. Window with deep sill. Access hatch to loft space. Fitted carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 16'5" (5.02m) x 9'6" (2.9m) Latched entrance door. Shelved recesses. Radiator and fitted carpet. South facing window with deep sill.

BEDROOM 2: 16'3" (4.96m) x 8'6" (2.59m) Latched entrance door. Radiator and fitted carpet. Access hatch to eaves storage. South facing window with deep sill.

BATH & SHOWER ROOM: 11'2" (3.45m) x 8'8" (2.66m) In the Victorian style with white suite comprising a large roll top freestanding bath on claw feet, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower and seat, china pedestal wash basin and china low level wc. Combination chromium heated towel rail and radiator. Wainscot panelling. Fitted dresser style open shelved cabinet. Vinyl tile effect flooring. Window with fitted Venetian blind.

OUTSIDE

To the front there is a brick paved hard standing parking area.

Fully enclosed south facing and private rear garden arranged with 2 decking areas and small lawn plus flower beds.

OUTHOUSE: 10'6" (3.19m) x 9'9" (2.98m) Stone and slate lean-to outbuilding cleverly adapted to provide studio style accommodation which includes a small kitchenette area, wet room incorporating wc and an additional mezzanine level. Casement window and skylight.

Attached is a lean to WORKSHOP/STORE: 13'9" (4.2m) x 6'6" (2.0m) approx. (externally)