Welcome to Hillcote First Raleigh, Bideford, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the EX39 3NJ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 174 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £273,000 and a rental potential of £1,775 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jan 25, 2014. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"SITUATED IN ONE OF BIDEFORD'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER AREAS AND ENJOYING LOVELY SOUTH FACING VIEWS OVER THE KENWITH VALLEY & NATURE RESERVE A CLASSICAL VICTORIAN SEMI DETACHED RESIDENCE OF GREAT CHARACTER - LOVINGLY RESTORED AND IN EXCELLENT ORDER AND SET IN ATTRACTIVE SHELTERED GARDENS & GROUNDS WITH LARGE GARAGE/WORKSHOP. PRICE FREEHOLD ?379,950
SITUATION The property is situated in the much sought after residential area of Raleigh which is on the edge of the town and within easy reach of its many amenities and facilities including wide variety of shops including national and independent stores, banking, schooling and recreational facilities together with a historic Pannier market which offers local fresh produce together with local arts and crafts stalls. Nearby villages include Northam with its many amenities including health and dental centre, leisure centre together with the Northam Burrows country park - over 600 acres of beach side grassland part of which is occupied by The Royal North Devon Golf Club. The pretty village of Appledore - a conservation area and a former fishing village - is also close by as is the yachting and sailing village of Instow. Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon is approximately 9 miles distant and gives access to the national motorway networks at Tiverton (junction 27). The National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor are within easy motoring distance and other local visitor attractions include the Tarka Trail being popular with cyclists and walkers, the Atlantic Village retail outlet as well as famous names including Clovelly and Hartland. DESCRIPTION In recent years Hillcote has been the subject of considerable restoration and refurbishment including new wiring in 2006, new roof timbers, new bespoke double glazed windows (bar 1), new Kitchen and Bathroom fittings, solid oak flooring on the ground floor, central heating system was extended whilst the Garage was also made larger.
It is certainly a most impressive semi detached residence and is a style of property that rarely becomes available on the open market and the Sole Agents have no hesitation in recommending an immediate appointment to view. In typical Victorian style the rooms are of good size and proportion with lofty ceilings and the Drawing Room and Master Bedroom are worthy of a special mention.
The accommodation comprises (with all measurements being approximate) ENTRANCE CONSERVATORY 26' x 9' max (7.92m x 2.74m max) Providing a spacious and gracious entrance to the residence with a tiled floor, double doors from outside and separate side door, radiator, tv point, high level display shelving, centre light fitting and double doors to: DINING HALL 21'4' x 7'9' (6.50m x 2.36m) With a solid oak floor, period cornicing, radiator, built in meter cupboard, hardwood staircase to first floor, 2 chandelier fittings, central heating thermostat and understairs storage cupboard. DRAWING ROOM 17' x 22' (5.18m x 6.71m) Into bay with a fine open outlook, 2 radiators, feature marble Victorian style fireplace with slate hearth and fitted multi-fuel burning stove, solid oak floor, original cornice ceiling, dado rail, chandelier style light fitting. KITCHEN 13'6' x 11'6' (4.11m x 3.51m) Completely replaced in 2006 but retained the original cornice ceiling, and now having granite work surfaces, cream finished units including drawers and cupboards and matching eye level cupboards over, integrated Bosch electric oven with gas hob, built in extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator, part tiled and part solid oak floor and door to: REAR LOBBY 6'6' x 4'6' (1.98m x 1.37m) With side door to Garage, plumbing for automatic washing machine and wood laminate floor. CLOAKROOM 6'6' x 2'6' (1.98m x 0.76m) With a low level wc and basin. SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR LANDING With fitted stair and landing carpet, access to roof space, radiator, dado rail and large walk in airing cupboard with radiator and fitted shelving. MASTER BEDROOM 1 16'9' x 15'8' (5.11m x 4.78m) With original pine flooring, radiators, dado rail, Victorian fireplace feature with gas fire, high level built in cupboards, telephone point and from the bay window (windows which have been replaced) - an attractive outlook over the Kenwith Valley and also towards the town with river glimpses in the winter time. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With shower, basin and extractor fan, heated towel rail and spot lights.
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The walk in clothes closet in the master bedroom could easily provides space for a further wc if required. BEDROOM 2 13'6' x 11'6' (4.11m x 3.51m) With a radiator, pedestal basin and original pine flooring. BEDROOM 3 16'2' x 8'6' (4.93m x 2.59m) With original pine flooring and radiator. BEDROOM 4 - STUDY 10'6' x 5'6' (3.20m x 1.68m) With radiator, fitted carpet and telephone point. BATHROOM 13'6' x 6' (4.11m x 1.83m) With a replaced white suite of rolled top bath with Victorian mixer taps, pedestal basin, low level wc, 'Kudos' high quality corner shower, half tiled walls, tiled floor, built in cupboard housing the Ferroli gas fired central heating boiler. OUTSIDE First Raleigh is a private road and each owner/occupier currently pays the sum of ?100.00 per annum to the residents association for its up keep. From the private road is a winding driveway belonging to the property (over which the neighbouring house also has a right of way over part) with a useful Timber Store Shed and this culminates at the front of the house in a parking and turning areas and also provides easy access to the GARAGE 31' maximum x 13'8' maximum which has been re-roofed, has more than ample power and light (with a separate ring main and fuse box), 2 sky lights, roller door and marine ply clad throughout (to ensure that there is negligible condensation).
The gardens and grounds are a delight with a wide variety of mature plants, shrubs and trees, areas of lawn with borders and fine views over the Kenwith Valley. There is a further area of garden approached over some steps and a pathway which is to the rear and again gives splendid open views towards Bideford and includes a greenhouse and raised beds. SERVICES All mains services are connected. NOTE Phillips Smith & Dunn have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fitting or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyors. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents Phillips, Smith and Dunn Bideford office. Tel: 01237 423007 Out of office hours contact Andrew Levick on 07766831785. LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QG (telephone 01237 428700).
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Tax band E
1,682 sqm plot
