Welcombe, Bideford, EX39

Semi-detached former Rectory recently renovated to a high standard and within a rare 1/3 acre plot set beautifully within the highly sought after peaceful village of Welcombe. The property is elevated and well set back having a large front garden which embraces the special sea and countryside views with a superb living/dining room, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom.

Welcombe is a small village located 2 miles West of the A39 Atlantic Highway approx 20 miles from Bideford and 12 miles from Bude. There is a village hall, popular pub/restaurant and a church St. Nectans close by which the property is named after as it formed The Old Rectory. There are fantastic views from the property across open countryside and just over one mile away from Welcombe Mouth beach. Local villages close by include Kilkhampton, Hartland, Clovelly and Woolfardisworthy is within 10 miles and affords further facilities including a local junior/infants school, fish & chips shop, deli/convenience store and a highly regarded pub/restaurant. The dramatic coastline is a very well known popular and is designated an Area Of Natural Outstanding Beauty.

Since buying the property in 2018 the property has under gone extensive upgrading and modernising - a brief summary of the works carried out:- New roof, re-wire, new boiler/heating system plus oil tank, new windows, soffits & guttering, newly built porch.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired fired central heating. uPVC double glazed windows.

COUNCIL TAX: Band C.

TENURE: Freehold.

AGENTS NOTES: There is a right of way for the church to access the field to the rear of the property. This is only used once a year to set up the village fete.

The adjoing property St Nectans West was bought in 2022 and is currently undergoing a large renovation project.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From the Heywood Road roundabout at the end of the Torridge Bridge turn left and proceed westwards on the A39 as signposted to Hartland/Bude. Continue along this road for approximately 7 miles, passing through the village of Horns Cross. Drive through the village of Bucks Cross, keep following this road for a further 7 miles eventually reaching The Westcountry Inn, not long after will be the turning for Welcombe on your right handside. Follow the road which eventually will fork off to the right with a sign for the Church. Take this right, you will then pass the village hall and the church - straight after the church St. Nectans East will be the first property on your right handside.

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

SIDE PORCH/MAIN ENTRANCE: 4.81m x 2.43m Composite uPVC double glazed front door, radiator and three Velux windows. Tiled flooring.

CLOAK ROOM: Low level dual flush WC and tiled flooring.

UTILITY CUPBOARD: Space and plumbing for a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer.

Door into WORKSHOP 4.96m x 2.43m having power, light, storage and leads into the rear garden.

KITCHEN: 3.55m x 2.84m max Stone working surface incorporating stainless steel sink unit with grooved drainer. Four ring induction hob with extractor above and eye level double oven fitted. Tiled flooring and hatch to loft. Large walk in shelved PANTRY cupboard.

LIVING/DINING ROOM: 7.47m x 4.63m Superb dual aspect room with modern log burner fitted, two radiators and uPVC double glazed French doors opening onto the front garden.

INNER HALL:Tiled flooring, cloaks and footwear storage.

BATHROOM: Modern fitted suite comprising bath with shower over, low level dual flush WC plus wash basin combination unit, fully tiled walls and flooring. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM ONE: 4.89m x 4.10m Feature cast iron place with tiled hearth, radiator, floorboards and fantastic garden and countryside views.

BEDROOM TWO: 7.58m x 3.53m Large bedroom previously used as the main lounge. The room is dual aspect with a central log burner fitted and having fantastic garden and sea views. two radiators and floorboards.

OUTSIDE: The property is accessed via a natural stone pillared gated entrance with a long driveway having large rolling lawns either side with the whole plot approaching 1/3 acre. There are large trees having sheltered seating areas allowing the vendors privacy whilst enjoying the breathtaking sea and countryside views. There are numerous high bush borders plants and flowers. The driveway leads to a large parking area with space for numerous cars, including a single car covered port currently used for storage and an attached shed. A sheltered and slightly more elevated area of the garden has a raised patio area directly off the living room with a more manicured arrangement of flowers and plants - also having spectacular sea and countryside views. The REAR GARDEN is accessed via the workshop off the side porch, there is a lawn area with a large, fencing and bush borders. The oil tank and oil fired boiler is also located here.