Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford

A spacious detached family home with south facing garden, ample off-road parking and detached double garage set on one of the most sought after locations in the area. EPC rating C.

Situation - The property is located on one of the most sought-after residential roads in the area, within walking distance of amenities and easy access to the three-mile-long, safe and sandy beach that adjoins the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club. In addition this seaside village offers an excellent range of amenities including two small supermarkets, Post Office, newsagents, hairdressers, art shops, pubs and restaurants. Northam also offers a good range of amenities including local shops, Post Office, Medical Centre, dental surgery, chemist, public house, restaurant and swimming pool & gym.
 
The port and market town of Bideford is on the banks of the River Torridge and offers a wider range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, cafes, schools for all ages (public and private) and five supermarkets. There is also access to the Tarka Trail which affords superb walks and cycle rides that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple. Affinity shopping outlet and retail complex is also nearby and offers a range of popular brands such as Crew, GAP and Starbucks to name a few. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 9.8 miles away and offers all the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport opportunities via the A361 link road, which connects to the motorway network at junction 27 of the M5 or via rail and the Tarka Line.

Description - Ashley Cottage is a wonderfully spacious detached family home with south-facing garden, ample off-road parking and detached double garage set on one of the most sought-after locations in the area while also benefiting from pleasant sea views from some of the bedrooms. The property offers stylish accommodation of around 2699 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and impressive ground floor living space. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Accommodation - Entrance Porch with space for coats, boots etc leads into the sitting room and stairs to first floor. The sitting room is an impressive family space featuring a media wall with gas fireplace, French Doors leading to the outside decking and an open gallery-style staircase. The kitchen offers a range of stylish units finished with granite-effect worktops. This extremely well-equipped kitchen offers plenty of integrated appliances such as five ovens, gas hob with extractor hood, and wine cooler. From here is access into the utility room with fitted units, sink, space for white goods and WC. The kitchen also offers space for a large dining table and features partly-glazed French doors into the sun room/dining room which is a wonderful south-facing space with access to the decking and rear garden, giving distant views of Dartmoor thanks to the floor-to-ceiling picture window. There is also a perfect home-office space which could also be adapted into a guest bedroom.

An open and spacious landing gives access to all five bedrooms, the principal bedroom is an impressive, large double room with views over the garden towards Dartmoor in the distance. Walk-through dressing area with built-in mirrored wardrobes leading to ensuite shower room with twin sinks, vanity unit, WC. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 also feature mirrored wardrobes giving a feeling of space and light with Bedroom 2 having a particularly lovely dual aspect. Bedroom 5 is a generous single room. The family bathroom includes bath with shower above, double sink, and W.C. There is also a shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and W.C.

Outside - To the front of the property is a generous driveway with room for 4/5 vehicles, motor home, boat etc. Bin store and detached double garage with electric roller doors. The gardens can be accessed from either side and wrap around the side of the property from the rear. There is a wooden shed in the back garden, raised composite decked area with glass balustrade. The garden is south facing and very private.
The property also features a cellar that runs underneath the property, accessed from the garden. Perfect for further storage.

Property Information - All mains connected. Gas central heating.
Traditional brick construction
Slate roof (part replaced in 2023)