Higher Wharf, Bude, Cornwall, EX23

This highly unusual character home enjoys a fantastic canal side location witihin a short level walk of the superb, sandy beach at Summerleaze and the access onto the north cornish coastal path and the historic sea pool. Just slightly further away the town centre facilities include local and national chains, the main Post Office and range of eateries/public houses. Closer to hand are The Crescent Stores/Post Office, The Olive Tree Bistro overlooking the rejuvanated canal, The Brendon Arms and The Falcon Hotel all of which do great food, just a 2 minute walk from the property itself.

Bude lies along a rugged stretch of North Cornish coast and has primary and secondary schools, larger supermarkets and a business park on the edge of town, two lovely sandy beaches and fantastic walks. An hour to the south is the international airport at Newquay, with daily flight to Gatwick and the north Devon town of Barnstaple is approximately 45 minutes away where the link road leads to the M5, Bristol and beyond.

The location creates a lifestyle many buyers are looking for, whether it be as a holiday home, a second home or a main home.

You enter into the ground floor accommodation via a useful porch area, which leads into a entrance hall/lobby area and then into the spacious dining room and a generous, modern kitchen. The space is divided but open via a large archway so it can used as a sociable, entertaining room with the kitchen featuring a wide range of matching wall and base units, a central island, slate flagstone flooring with the integral appliances included in the sale. There a separate w/c and a snug completing the ground floor accommodation.

The bespoke stairs and balustrading, which are a real feature of the property, lead up to the impressive living room on the first floor. This is a superb space with numerous windows looking out over the canal and nature reserve and has oak stripped flooring and a substantial brick fireplace as a focal point, with a gas fire.

There are two bedrooms set off this room, the master bedroom is a generous double bedroom with a lovely modern shower room/wc with a generous wet room style shower cubicle, quality tiling and sanitary ware. On the top floor there is an open landing with two further bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has a velux window allowing in natural light and offering a view over the nature reserve and there is a generous family bathroom, with a separate shower cubicle. Warmth is provided by mains gas central heating.

To the front, the property has its own jetty, which is great for fishing and to moor a rowing boat. The jetty can also be used as an external sitting area, to enjoy the ambience of the location. There is a small courtyard/patio at the rear of the first floor accessed via bedroom 4.

The low maintenance nature of the external space may suit buyers looking to use it as a holiday investment property or a second home. Our clients have utilised it as a high quality holiday let and many of the fixtures, fittings and furniture will be available by separate negotiation.

There are two allocated off road parking spaces to the side of terrace.

This stunning location and highly individual residence does need to be seen to be fully appreciated and an early internal viewing is highly recommended.

Services
Mains water, electric, gas and drainage

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax - E

EPC - C
From our office proceed down Lansdown Road and into The Strand. At the mini-roundabout turn right passing over the bridge. Pass The Falcon Hotel on the right hand side and the lane for Mallards will be found after a short distance on the left hand side after Pentyre Court. Proceed along this road, passing through brick pillar gated entrance and the 2 parking spaces for No 4 will be found on the right hand side.