5 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Bideford, EX39 1AR £250,000

Outside, a covered rear courtyard provides useful space for bike storage and general utility purposes. From here, there is access to 2 ladies’ WCs with a sink within the block, together with a storage cupboard located opposite. A further doorway leads through to the rear garden where a separate gents’ toilet block is situated, incorporating a WC and urinal.

The property enjoys an impressive garden area to the rear, predominantly laid to tarmac with a small section of lawn. The space is fully enclosed by attractive stone walls and borders, providing privacy and security, with neighbouring property positioned to the side.

Access to the two flats, known as 5A and 5B, is via a charming arched wooden doorway which leads into a small communal entrance hall. Flat 5A is accessed via a solid wooden door which opens into a welcoming living room with a window to the front elevation and an attractive fireplace with pine surround forming a focal point. From here, a corridor leads through the apartment with a bathroom to one side. In the opposite direction, there is a useful understairs storage cupboard and a further airing cupboard housing a radiator and slatted shelving. The second bedroom is long and narrow with windows to both the front and rear elevations, while the main bedroom enjoys double glazed sliding doors opening directly onto a fully enclosed paved courtyard garden. From the bedroom there is access through to the kitchen, which overlooks the courtyard.

Flat 5B, located on the first floor, is rich in period features, with beautiful exposed beam work that contributes significantly to the building’s listed status and historic charm. The first bedroom is positioned to the front and features an original window, a blocked fireplace and access to an additional space ideal for use as a dressing area or walk-in wardrobe. A short flight of steps leads to the kitchen. Further steps lead into a striking central hallway where exposed beams and archways create a wonderful sense of heritage and individuality. From here, the second bedroom is accessed, enjoying two front-facing windows and impressive beam work. An inner hallway provides access to useful storage cupboards and leads through to the bathroom. At the far end of the apartment lies a particularly impressive living room, featuring striking exposed beams and two windows, one of which enjoys superb views across the estuary, creating a fantastic space to relax or entertain.

Overall, this is a truly distinctive and historically significant property offering an exceptional level of space, flexibility and character in a prime village setting, with the added benefit of two self-contained flats and considerable potential for a variety of future uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Directions
From Bideford Quay proceed in the direction of Northam and take the right hand turning in the direction of Northam Square onto Fore Street. Follow this road into The Square to where you will find the property located on your left hand side.