Higher Gunstone, Bideford, EX39

A most delightful period cottage offering charming accommodation with useful attic room and an attractive enclosed rear courtyard garden. Situated within close proximity to the town centre and quayside. For sale with no onward chain.

The property occupies a very central location being only a minutes walk away from the shops, picturesque quayside and beautifully maintained Victoria Park and Playing Fields. There is also a local Junior/Infants School within Chanters Road and Clovelly Road both within reasonable reach.

Located within an area where Zoned Residents Parking applies. Permits cost approximately £35 a year for the 1st permit and the cost of a 2nd permit (if required) is based on the road tax band of the vehicle being registered (maximum cost is approx. £65) and there is a maximum of 2 permits available per household. Alternatively you have the Honestone Street car park situated not far away which offers a choice of permits and season tickets.

SERVICES: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating (new boiler was installed in September 2022).

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A

TENURE: Freehold

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: Initially and for viewings it would be best to park (pay and display) in Bridgeland Street (with the Weatherspoon’s Pub in it) and from here walk to the top of the road bearing right and then take the first left up into Coldharbour. Continue up the hill and the property will be found just after the T junction on the right-hand side.

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

GROUND FLOOR

Wooden entrance door with leadwork glazed panels gives access to:-

LIVING ROOM: 13'5" (4.11m) plus recess x 11'11" (3.64m) with a ceiling height of 6'2" (1.9m) A most inviting room with feature fireplace having an inset wood burner set upon a slate hearth with mantle shelf over. Upvc double glazed sash window. Staircase to first floor with storage cupboard under. Recess either side of the chimney breast with 2 wall lights. Cloak fixture. Fitted book/storage shelving unit with upper storage cupboard which houses the electric meter and consumer (fuse box) unit. Gas meter. Central heating radiator. Slate tiled floor. Opening through to:-

KITCHEN: 13'8" (4.17m) x 8'9" (2.68m) narrowing to 6'10" (2.1m) with minimum ceiling height of 6' (1.85m) Part with sloping glazed roof with multi paned double glazed wooden door, with matching fixed side panel, to the rear courtyard. 'L' Shaped working surface incorporating sink unit and 4 ring electric hob with cupboards, drawers and built-in oven under. Free standing dresser. Ample space for appliances. Wall mounted corner cabinet and fitted shelf. Central heating radiator. Slate tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

BATHROOM: 7'9" (2.37m) x 6'5" (1.97m) Panelled bath with tiled splashback and shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Built-in cupboard which houses the gas combination boiler (installed September 2022 and has a 10 year warranty). Multi paned wooden window. Central heating radiator. Vinyl floor covering.

LANDING: Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 11'11" (3.64m) x 7'2" (2.2m) plus recess. Window seat. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 6'9" (2.07m) x 6'1" (1.86m) Currently used as a hobbies room with a paddle step ladder giving access to the attic room. Window seat. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

SECOND FLOOR

ATTIC ROOM: 13'6" (4.13m) x 9'1" (2.79m) Restricted headroom with the highest point being 5'6" (1.7m) Modern Velux window. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid. It must be noted that part of the attic space is over the neighbouring property's bathroom.

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property is an attractive courtyard being 16'4" (5m) x 9' (2.76m) with useful former outside wc which is now used as a storage shed.