Odun Terrace, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully positioned, spacious home set within enchanting gardens of approximately 0.6 acres, just a short walk from local amenities

Location - The property enjoys a superb tucked-away position within delightful, oasis-like gardens, yet remains within easy walking distance of the abundance of amenities of the highly regarded fishing village of Appledore, set on the banks of the River Torridge. Known for its welcoming community and celebrated annual book festival, Appledore exudes charm and character, offering a selection of independent shops, a popular delicatessen, primary schooling, and a variety of excellent pubs and restaurants.

Opposite Appledore, across the River Torridge, lies the village of Instow, connected via a seasonal ferry. Instow provides further amenities, including additional pubs and restaurants, an estuary beach with dunes, as well as the North Devon Yacht Club.

The nearby port and market town of Bideford, also situated on the River Torridge, offers a comprehensive range of facilities, from high street and independent shops to banks, cafés, churches, supermarkets, and schooling for all ages, including private education at Kingsley School. For coastal leisure, the popular village of Westward Ho!, approximately three miles away, features a Blue Flag three-mile stretch of sandy beach ideal for surfing, backed by Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, with superb walking along the South West Coast Path. The regional centre of Barnstaple, around 11 miles distant, provides the area’s principal commercial, shopping, and leisure amenities.

Communications - The area is accessible via the M5 Motorway and the A361 North Devon Link Road, connecting with the A39. The nearest mainline railway station is Barnstaple, which offers a service to Exeter, where regular mainline connections run to London Paddington in just over two hours. Tiverton Parkway, approximately 45 miles away, provides direct services to London in around two hours.

Mileages

Appledore Village – Within walking distance
Westward Ho! – 3 miles
Bideford – 3 miles
Instow – 5 miles
Barnstaple – 11 miles
M5 Motorway – 47 miles

The Property - Properties in this highly sought-after location rarely come to the open market. This exceptional home is nestled in a tucked-away, private setting, yet is still within easy walking distance of the historic and vibrant fishing village of Appledore, with its thriving community, excellent amenities, and riverside charm.

The property has been significantly enhanced by the current owners to offer light, airy, and spacious accommodation, versatile enough to serve as a principal family residence, a second home, or an investment property. Arranged over three floors, the home offers some views of the River Torridge from the top floor. The well-appointed accommodation comprises two elegant reception rooms, a family-oriented kitchen/breakfast room, and five bedrooms served by four bath/shower rooms, including three en-suite.

A particularly rare feature within the village is the generous size of the enchanting gardens and grounds, extending to approximately 0.6 of an acre. Thoughtfully landscaped, they offer a variety of seating and entertaining areas, creating a private and tranquil haven. The property also benefits from ample off-road parking and a garage.

A private viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the position, quality, and exceptional grounds of this remarkable home, which is offered to the market with no onward chain.

History - The property is believed to date back over two centuries, originally serving as an 18th-century outbuilding for nearby Odun House, once the residence of a prominent local merchant. In the mid-19th century, it became the village’s Dame School, so named as it was run by a schoolmistress. By the 1950s, the building was separated from the Odun House estate and converted into a private residence.
The current owners acquired the property in 2007 and have since undertaken thoughtful extensions and enhancements, creating a beautifully presented and versatile family home that combines period character with modern comfort.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions and more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Front door leads to:

Entrance Hall - Windows overlooking the gardens. Stairs rise to the first floor landing. French doors lead to:

Dining Room - Window to the rear elevation. Tiled floor. Access to the kitchen. Opens to:

Sitting Room - Bi-folding doors lead to the front elevation, patio and gardens. Wood-burning stove on a slate hearth. French doors lead to the kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - A quadruple aspect room enjoying a wealth of ample natural light, with access onto the courtyards at the rear. Comprising a range of matching base units with a sink set into roll-top work surfaces. Space for a range-style cooker with extractor over. Space for dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Additional prep sink. Roof lights.

Inner Lobby - Tiled floor.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and a wash basin.

Utility Room - Window to the rear elevation. Sink set into roll-top work surfaces with cupboards below. Space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted gas-fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.

Wet Room - Shower. Chrome heated towel rail. Obscure window to the front elevation. Door leading to the gardens – ideal for dog walking or returning from the beach.

Galleried First Floor Landing - A superb area overlooking the gardens, with ridge glazing and Velux windows. Stairs rise to the second floor landing. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 5 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the gardens.

Family Bathroom - Obscure window to the rear elevation. Comprising low level WC, tongue and grooved panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the rear elevation.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle. Window to the front elevation overlooking the gardens.

Second Floor Landing - Window overlooking the gardens to the front elevation.

Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens and views over the estuary to the rear, towards Instow with the countryside beyond. Part vaulted ceiling.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail. Part vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, with views over the estuary to the rear towards Instow and the countryside beyond. Part vaulted ceiling.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail. Part vaulted ceiling. Window to the rear elevation enjoying views of the estuary.

Outside - The property is approached via a five-bar gate and a private driveway, leading to a generous area of off-road parking with space for several vehicles, and onto a single garage.

The gardens and grounds are a true oasis, secluded and rare within the village of Appledore, extending in total to approximately 0.6 of an acre.

From the parking area, a winding pathway meanders through mature trees and shrubs, gradually revealing the house. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by a spacious patio immediately adjacent to the house — an ideal setting for alfresco dining or entertaining. A variety of established plants, trees, and shrubs add colour and texture throughout the garden.

A gap in the planting opens onto further garden areas, featuring a selection of fruit trees, additional lawns, and a timber deck. To one side, a slightly raised section incorporates gravelled areas, an array of interesting plants and shrubs, and a charming summerhouse.

To the rear of the garage, a practical section of garden houses raised beds and useful storage areas, offering both productivity and versatility within the grounds.

Property Information

Services - All mains services connected. Gas-fired central heating.

EPC: C

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Local Authority - Torridge District Council – .

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings Only those items specifically mentioned in this brochure, together with all fitted carpets and blinds, are included in the sale. All other items, including curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments and furniture, are excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops North Devon – .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions - From Barnstaple, take the A39 North Devon Link Road towards Bideford. Continue into the outskirts of Bideford, crossing the River Torridge, and at the Heywood Road roundabout take the third exit, signposted Appledore, Westward Ho! and Northam. Pass the Durrant House Hotel on the right, and shortly afterwards turn right following the signs to Appledore. Continue into the village and, as the road descends the hill, the entrance to the property will be found on the left-hand side, just before Odun Terrace.