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"On the site of the former manor house in the Annery Country Estate. Offering spacious accommodation in need of updating, countryside views and approx 4.8 acres, which is a mixture of garden, pasture and woodland.

Situation & Amenities The property is situated just off the Bideford to Holsworthy road on the former Annery Country Estate in a quiet and tranquil position. Close to the small village of Saltrens, just to the south of the River Torridge valley and midway between Bideford and Torrington. There is a local school, church, pub and community shop in neighbouring Monkleigh, Torrington and Bideford offer good local shopping facilities together with a choice of schools and other amenities. The property is on a school bus route to Monkleigh, Torrington, Bideford and Barnstaple. Barnstaple the commercial centre for North Devon is within easy reach and both the M5 motorway network and Tiverton Parkway Station are within approximately 1 hour travelling distance, giving easy access to the rest of the country. The countryside surrounding Saltrens is typical of the area and offer delightful walks, riding and cycling including the dedicated Tarka Trail of the Torridge Valley. The nearby coastline offers bathing, fishing and sailing at Instow and Appledore, as well as quiet coves and bays on the Southwest coast path together with large surfing beaches at Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands and Croyde. There is also a choice of golf courses within the area, the nearest being at Westward Ho! and Torrington. Description / History Hunters Lodge sits on the grounds of the former manor house of the Annery Country Estate. The majority of the estate was purchased by the current vendors family approximately 51 years ago (excluding the manor and the old stables). The manor house itself was shortly demolished and in the early 1960's, Hunters Lodge was built on the site. It is surrounded by its own land approximately 4.8 acres in total, which is a mixture of garden, woodland and pasture. It also enjoys far reaching panoramic views over the surrounding countryside towards Weare Giffard. There is also an outbuilding that offers potential for other uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions, as well as a tarmac tennis court. The property itself is a spacious detached bungalow with two reception rooms, two conservatories, a kitchen / breakfast room and four bedrooms, all in need of modernisation and updating. It is thought that there is potential to enlarge the current dwelling, subject to the necessary planning permissions. The property offers the prospective purchaser the feeling of a rural setting yet within easy access to all of the amenities. For Sale by Informal Tender The property is offered for sale by informal tender (sealed bids) unless sold prior with tenders to be received no later then Friday 28th May 2010 by 12 noon. The tender form is available upon request from the selling agents.<br/>  The accommodation and dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplan but the property comprises in brief:<br/>  Front door leads to the utility / boot room. A further door then leads to the kitchen / dining room, which is a good size and overlooks the surrounding garden and countryside. There is also a built in pantry cupboard. A door then leads to the inner hallway, which gives access to the bedrooms, second conservatory and sitting room, as well as the bathroom and shower rooms. The sitting room itself enjoys a dual aspect and views over the surrounding countryside. French doors then lead to the conservatory. From here access is available onto the garden and fantastic panoramic countryside views can be enjoyed as well as views towards Weare Giffard. The second conservatory also enjoys views over the countryside and gives access onto the garden. There is a separate cloakroom, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The dining room enjoys views towards Weare Giffard. There are then four bedrooms at the end of the inner hallway.<br/>  The property is approached over a track to a turning circle and ample off road parking. The property is surrounded by good size gardens. The rear right hand side on the boundary of the garden is an outbuilding which is currently used for storage and garaging. This building offers further potential for conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Access is then available to the surrounding paddock, has level areas as well as a sloping section. At the top right hand side of the paddock is a tarmac tennis court. As you enter the property to the right hand side of the track is an area of woodland. Directions From Bideford Quay with the River Torridge on your left hand side proceed towards Torrington on the A386 signposted towards Torrington and Holsworthy. Proceed along this road until reaching Landcross village. Turn right signposted towards Holsworthy on the A388. Proceed along this road for approximately 1 mile. Then turn left into an unnamed lane, passing the lodge house on your left hand side. Continue for a short distance and then take the left hand fork. Follow this lane around passing the old stables on your right hand side. The driveway to the property is located in front of you. Follow this track downhill and around to the left and then around to the right and it will bring you into the driveway for Hunters Lodge. Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Stags Reference 037222 You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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