Northam, Bideford

This former lodge house, with origins believed to date back to the 1850's, offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of history with contrasting modern enhancements. The property is located in a tree-lined setting on the doorstep of the South West Coastal Path and a stone's throw away from the River Torridge.

This exquisite property has been lovingly and tastefully extended by the current owners, offering versatile and adaptable living spaces. Nestled in a tranquil setting on approximately half an acre of picturesque grounds that offer serene, private living with lush trees, shrubs and enchanting flower beds.

As you step inside, you are greeted by a welcoming Reception Hall that leads to an impressive dual aspect Kitchen / Breakfast Room that promises countless mornings of sunlit serenity and is served by a spacious Utility Room. The Sitting Room features a captivating marble fireplace, perfect for cosy evenings. The triple aspect Living Room, adorned with another beautiful fireplace and fully glazed doors leading to the patio, invites you to experience seamless indoor / outdoor living. Completing the Ground Floor is Bedroom 4, versatile for guests or a home office, and a conveniently located Shower Room.

The home is served by 2 distinct staircases; the principal staircase leads to 2 spacious double Bedrooms and an indulgent Shower Room whilst the second staircase, from the Living Room, ascends to the private Master Bedroom suite. This sanctuary enjoys an En-Suite Shower Room providing the perfect retreat at the end of a long day.

Outside, a gated private driveway ushers you into a substantial parking area, accommodating several vehicles, with ample space for a caravan or boat. A large Double Garage, fully equipped with light and power, offers additional utility. There are also a number of useful timber sheds. The magnificence of the property's grounds cannot be overstated, offering a cocoon of privacy with mature trees, shrubs and vibrant flower beds enveloping the home. Stepping stones lead to a front door that beckons you to a raised, south-facing stone patio with Arbour – a sublime spot for morning coffee. A front lawned garden and a sloped rear garden with flourishing fruit trees, including quince and fig, create idyllic outdoor living spaces.

Properties like this, with its fusion of historic character and contemporary comfort, are rare gems. Make it yours and lose yourself in the beauty and serenity it promises.

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Northam is a small village, lying north of Bideford and south of Westward Ho! There are many country walks around the village and the outlying areas, including the popular Northam Burrows, Appledore Quay and the nearby Westward Ho! Beach.

Local amenities include a supermarket with post office, newsagents and take-aways. There’s also a primary school, a health & dental centre and a number of churches in the area. Northam also has a decent public swimming pool and gym too. You’ll never be short of places to eat and drink with Appledore, Westward Ho! and Abbotsham on your doorstep with their cornucopia of restaurants and pubs. Being a coastal village, seafood is high on the menu, fresh from the morning’s catch, so be sure to patronise your local fishmonger, if that’s your thing. Golf enthusiasts will also have cause to celebrate because there’s a great championship course on the outskirts of Westward Ho! Westward Ho! is also very popular with surfers and body boarders, with many places to get lessons and hire kit for the beginner.

It’s within short driving distance of the Atlantic Highway (A39) that is the main feeder route across the region leading to Wadebridge in Cornwall to the south-west and to the M5 by Tiverton in the east. A bus service provides access to North Devon’s ‘capital’, Barnstaple. Bus users can also reach Westward Ho!, Bideford, Braunton, Appledore, Croyde and Ilfracombe.

Northam’s local area is teeming with activity whether community groups are your thing or you prefer the outdoor life, there’s something to occupy just about everybody all year around.

Directions
From Bideford Quay, with the River Torridge on your right hand side, proceed towards Northam passing Morrisons supermarket on your right hand side. Continue until you reach the Heywood Road roundabout and proceed straight across. Take the first right hand turning onto Limers Lane and continue on this 'no through road' to the River Torridge at the bottom and turn left into Lower Cleave. Continue along this narrowing lane signed 'Residents Only' until the tarmac turns into the entrance where Cleave Lodge will be found set up on your right hand side behind a featherboard fence and identified by a name plate.