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"Regency Grade II listed house, dating back to the late 17th Century, located in one of the most sought after and historic streets, in this quaint fishing village. Well presented accommodation with two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms with two en-suites, bathroom and generous garden. Ideal permanent residence, second home or holiday let. EPC Exempt.

SITUATION & AMENITIES The quaint fishing village of Appledore is renowned for it's historic quayside, intertwining cobbled streets and old former fishermen's cottages. There is an excellent range of local amenities including an award winning local shop/ delicatessen, various cafes, restaurants, pubs, fish & chip shops, galleries and art & craft shops. There is also a primary school, church and regular bus service. There is are two slipways nearby which provide the possibility for a variety of water sports including jet skiing, sailing, launching of a boat and kayaking. Appledore is also home to the renowned Appledore Book Festival which is held every year showcasing well known authors and talks from guest celebrity speakers. The Northam Burrows Country Park is also within easy access and affords excellent walks, this adjoins The Royal North Devon Golf Course which is reputed to be the oldest links course in England. The safe and sandy beach at Westward Ho! is also within close proximity as is The Tarka Trail and the South West Coast Path with excellent cycle routes, walks and stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. Across the river is the highly sought after coastal village of Instow with a popular beach, several restaurants, hotel and sailing club. The port and market town of Bideford is approximately 4 miles away and offers a wider range of amenities including schooling for all ages (public and private), banks, various shopping facilities, places of worship and five supermarkets. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 12 miles away and offers all the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are good transport opportunities via the A361, which connects to the motorway network via junction 27 of the M5 or via rail at Tiverton Parkway and at Barnstaple. DESCRIPTION Tucked in amongst the historic cobbled streets of Appledore fishing village is this regency grade II listed period home. Located in Bude Street, one of the most sought after and historic streets, the property dates back to the late 17th Century and boasts a wealth of period features combined with modern refinements. The accommodation is arranged over three storeys with sitting, family room along with a light and airy family orientated kitchen/breakfast room with doors leading out the rear garden on the ground floor. On the first and second floors there are four double bedrooms, with two en-suites and a family bathroom. Outside there is a generous private garden with walled sun patio and lawned area with summer house, which is rarity for Appledore, which is sure to be amongst the largest to be found in this quarter of Appledore. This beautiful home really must be viewed to be appreciated, as it would ideally suit the needs of many ranging from those seeking a large family, 2nd home or holiday letting investment to a guest house or B&B. The property is accessed via an arched entrance vestibule with wooden front door leading into the entrance hallway with flagstone flooring and double French style doors, at the end of the hall, with direct access to the rear garden. Stairs lead up to the first floor with doors to the sitting room and family room. The sitting room has flagstone flooring, feature open fireplace, built in book shelves and cabinets below into the recesses of the fireplace. The family room has part wooden panelled walls, under stairs storage cupboard and feature open fireplace. A small set of steps lead to the kitchen breakfast room and useful downstairs WC. The kitchen is dual aspect with windows and French style patio doors that lead out onto the garden. The kitchen has a range of units with both floor and floor to ceiling with douglas fir tree work surfaces, Belfast sink and a range of built in appliances as well and enough space for a large table and chairs. There are two double bedrooms, en-suite bathroom from the front bedroom and an additional family bathroom with four piece white suite. The stairs rise to the second floor from the landing. The landing has a vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling beams and skylight. The dual aspect master bedroom, located at the front of the property, has views over roof tops towards the estuary and Instow in the distance. There is also walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. At the rear is the final double bedroom which also has a dual aspect with French patio doors overlooking the rear garden, which could be enhanced to create a Juliet balcony subject to planning permissions. OUTSIDE The garden, as described previously, can be accessed directly from the entrance hall and the kitchen/breakfast room, with steps that lead up to an initial enclosed a patio seating area. This is a real sun trap with raised stone flower beds and mature scrubs. An entranceway between the wall leads to a additional 'secret' part of the gardens which are laid to lawn, with ornamental and specimen trees, stone former piggery and a wooden summer house which has power and lighting. DIRECTIONS From Bideford Quay proceed towards Northam passing the Durrant House Hotel on your right hand side. Take the right hand turning onto Churchill Way, signposted Appledore. Enter Appledore on Richmond Road and take the left hand turning onto Odun Road and turn right onto Bude Street. The property will be found a short distance on your left hand side. It is advisable to park in the Car Park on Odun Road and proceed on foot to Bude Street. SERVICES All mains services. Gas central heating. Underfloor heating in the sitting room and family room. (EPC Exempt) SPECIAL NOTE In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, Section 21, a declaration is made that the vendor is an employee of Stags Estate Agents. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."