Kenwith Castle Gardens, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39

A smartly presented and thoughtfully planned two bedroom mid terrace bungalow with a pleasant open aspect, being on a development for the over 65’s. Set within the beautiful landscaped grounds, extending to some 40 acres, of Kenwith Castle Nursing/Retirement Home.

Kenwith Castle Gardens is a desirable retirement development set within acres of private grounds to Kenwith Castle, once a private country estate but now a premier residential care home.

Being situated on the outskirts of the pretty village of Abbotsham which offers a fabulous village tavern, church and junior/infants school. Within a mile or so is the seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course.

Located within 2 miles or so is Port and Market town of Bideford and also handily placed to access the North Devon Link Road allowing ease of communications to North Devons principle town of Barnstaple (approx. 10 miles) and the M5 just north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles).

SERVICES: All mains services. Underfloor heating system with rooms having individual thermostatic controls.

COUNCIL TAX: Band B.

TENURE: The property is Leasehold with the balance of a 999 year lease as from 2024. There is a Service Change which is currently £308 per month which includes the maintenance of the communal grounds, use of the Service Centre and a personal alarm (depending on the time of day will depend on whether this will come from on site or remotely). There is no ground rent to pay and you also receive 1 Hour and 15mins free care/assistance per week.

AGE RESTRICTION: At least 1 occupant has to be aged 65 years or over.

AGENTS NOTE: Purchasers are required to organise their own building and contents insurance. Also when the property is sold the vendor is required to pay 1.8% commission, of the sale price, to Care South. Dogs are permitted but written consent is required and certain breeds will not be allowed.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay proceed in a northerly direction to the A39 Heywood Road roundabout turning left as signposted to Bude. After approximately half a mile take the first turning right as signposted to Westward Ho! after which take the first left and within a short distance the entrance to Kenwith Castle will be found on the left-hand side. Follow the road in front of Kenwith Castle and once in Kenwith Castle Gardens park within the carpark and follow the signs to the desired number.

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

UPVC double glazed door into:

ENTRANCE HALL: Door into large storage locker with room for mobility scooter. Shelved airing cupboard and vinyl flooring. Hatch to loft space.

BEDROOM ONE: 4.59m x 3.18m Built-in sliding door wardrobes and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM TWO: 3.58m x 3.16m Fitted carpet.

ENSUITE/WET ROOM: Easy access walk-in shower with disability seat, low-level dual flush WC and wash basin. Extensively tiled walls, vinyl flooring and chrome ladder style radiator. Extractor fan and shaver point.

SHOWER ROOM/WET ROOM: Easy access walk-in shower with disability seat and tiled splash-back. Wash basin and low-level dual flush WC. Vinyl flooring and extractor fan. Heated towel rail and large double door utility cupboard with space and plumbing for the washing machine and wall mounted Worcester Combi boiler.

LIVING ROOM: 4.05m x 3.66m Coal effect electric fire, shelves, cupboard and fitted carpet.

KITCHEN DINING ROOM: 4.19m x 3.64m max Working surface incorporating 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with tiled splash-back, four ring electric hob and extractor fan over. Eye-level microwave with oven below. Plumbing and space for dishwasher, cupboards and drawers with matching wall units. Vinyl flooring and double glazed French doors onto the patio area.

OUTSIDE: To the front of the property is a south facing Veranda style seating area with the rear of the property having a small patio.