Fordlands Crescent, Bideford EX39

Property Details: - Type: House - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Phillips Smith & Dunn - Bideford Phone: 01237 713652

A spacious and well-presented four-bedroom period home with a delightful garden, ample parking and a single garage, situated in the sought-after Raleigh area, within walking distance of Bideford town centre.<br/><br/>Available to the market for the first time in nearly 30 years, this substantial attached period house is pleasantly situated within the highly sought-after residential area of Raleigh, offering easy access to Bideford town centre. The spacious and adaptable accommodation is arranged over three storeys and benefits from PVC double glazing, gas-fired radiator central heating, and is well presented throughout, as an internal inspection will reveal. The property also retains a number of character features, including picture rails, high ceilings, and fireplaces. Phillips Smith & Dunn, as selling agents, strongly recommend an early internal inspection for anyone seeking a comfortable family home.<br/><br/>In brief, the accommodation comprises a pillared entrance portico leading to an entrance lobby, which provides open access to a kitchen/breakfast room. This space is comprehensively and attractively fitted with high-quality units, including an island unit offering ample storage, along with integrated appliances such as an oven, hob, dishwasher, and microwave. There is also a recess housing an American-style fridge/freezer, available by separate negotiation. Off the lobby is a useful utility/WC, fitted with a sink, storage, plumbing for a washing machine, and a cupboard housing the gas-fired boiler. Adjacent is a dining room with a stable door opening onto the courtyard. A spacious sitting room completes the ground floor, featuring a fireplace and French doors leading to the garden.<br/><br/>On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, in addition to a family shower room. The second floor offers a generous attic room with access to the loft space, which features a Velux window and offers potential for additional accommodation, subject to any necessary planning consents.<br/><br/>Bideford is a popular town and working port located on the banks of the River Torridge. It offers a wide range of amenities, including shops, schooling for all ages, and leisure facilities. The Tarka Trail, a well-known walking and cycling route, passes through the town and provides stunning views of the river and surrounding countryside. Affinity Outlet Shopping Centre is just a short drive away. The coastal village of Westward Ho!, with its long sandy Blue Flag beach, is approximately a five-minute drive. The A39 (Atlantic Highway) provides convenient access to Barnstaple, North Devon’s regional centre, offering a wider range of shopping, business, and commercial facilities.<br/><br/><b>Entrance Porch And Lobby</b> - <br/><br/><b>Kitchen/Breakfast Room</b> - overall 5.33m x 3.91m (overall 17'6" x 12'10") - <br/><br/><b>Utility/Wc</b> - <br/><br/><b>Sitting Room</b> - 4.95m x 4.62m (16'3" x 15'2") - <br/><br/><b>Dining Room</b> - 5.00m x 2.36m (16'5" x 7'9") - <br/><br/><b>Master Bedroom</b> - 4.93m max x 4.57m max (16'2" max x 15' max) - <br/><br/><b>En-Suite</b> - <br/><br/><b>Bedroom 2</b> - 4.19m x 3.91m (13'9" x 12'10") - <br/><br/><b>Bedroom 3</b> - 3.81m x 3.00m (12'6" x 9'10") - <br/><br/><b>Family Bathroom</b> - <br/><br/><b>Attic Room</b> - overall 4.57m x 3.40m (overall 15' x 11'2") - <br/><br/>Vehicle access to the property is provided via a five-bar wooden entrance gate, opening onto a gravelled driveway that offers parking and leads to a single garage with twin entrance doors. A wooden pedestrian gate provides access to the garden, which is laid to lawn with decked areas, raised beds, and a variety of mature shrubs, bushes, and trees.<br/><br/>To the side of the garage, a metal gate leads to an enclosed ‘sun-trap’ courtyard with a paved floor, offering a high degree of privacy.<br/><br/>