Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Hideaway Hilltop Road, Bideford, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the EX39 3PA 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 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 139 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £403,000 and a rental potential of £2,620 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 30, 2014. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A mature detached 4 bed chalet style bungalow positioned at the top of Raleigh a popular semi rural residential area set between Bideford town and Northam village.
Spacious reception hall, lounge with study and sun lounge off, breakfast room, kitchen, conservatory porch, 2 ground floor bedrooms and bathroom with shower cubicle. 2 First floor bedrooms, en suite dressing/cloakroom to master. Established gardens of almost 1/3 acre, ample on site parking and numerous outhouses.
Hideaway has a rustic charm typical of its era having been built circa 1947 and containing extensive exposed pine and oak woodwork, leaded light and stained glass panels and where windows have been replaced with uPVC double glazed units most are also leaded and present a cottage style appearance.
There is a mains gas central heating system plus a multi fuel stove within the lounge.
The garden plot which extends to almost 1/3 acre faces due south at the rear and has a significant variety of shrubs, bushes and small trees. There are numerous outhouses for garden and workshop use.
A peaceful location backing onto green fields and affording almost total privacy with some views across the surrounding countryside.
The Raleigh area is on the fringe of Bideford town approx. 3/4 mile away from the shopping centre and quayside but actually within the village boundaries of Northam which is also approx. 1 mile away. Being pleasantly set between the two and on hand for the local amenities, shops, schools and recreational facilities. The seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining Championship Golf Course is just over 2 miles distant and there is easy access to the North Devon Link Road allowing direct communication to North Devon's principal town of Barnstaple and the M5 Motorway connection north of Tiverton.
A FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING A MATURE DETACHED HOME WITHIN A LARGE GARDEN AND QUIET LOW DENSITY SEMI RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO TOWN AND LOCAL AMENITIES.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas and water. Private drainage system. Gas central heating. Security alarm system.
COUNCIL TAX: Band E.
REFERENCE: UKB0516
DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed along Kingsley Road as to Northam passing Morrisons Supermarket on the right and continue until reaching the Rydon Garage after which turn immediately left and proceed up Raleigh Hill.
Continue until passing the turning right down to Lenwood whereupon take the next left into HIlltop Road proceeding virtually to the top where it veers to the right and Hideaway will be seen to be the third last property on the left with name displayed and long driveway approach.
ACCOMMODATION (all measurements are approximate)
RECEPTION HALL: 4.70m x 2.76m
(15'5" x 9'1") (max) plus inner hall area and staircase to first floor. uPVC panelled and leaded double glazed front door. 2 Radiators. Fitted carpet.
FRONT BEDROOM: 3.41m x 3.06m
(11'2" x 10'). Double radiator. Coved ceiling. Fitted carpet.
FRONT BEDROOM: 3.64m x 2.11m
(11'11" x 6'11"). Radiator. Coved ceiling. Fitted carpet.
BATHROOM: 5.85m x 1.67m
(19'2" x 5'6"). White suite including an enamel coated steel bath, china pedestal wash basin, china low level WC and corner shower cubicle with Aquatronic electric shower. Extensive wall tiling and tiled floor. Double radiator. Louvre fronted airing cupboard with foam lagged hot water storage tank and immersion heater.
LOUNGE: 6.0m x 3.64m
(19'8" x 11'11"). Natural stone fireplace with slate flag hearth housing a multi fuel stove. Coved ceiling. Fitted carpet. Dual aspect including wood framed glazed screen and door to:
SUN LOUNGE: 4.24m x 3.92m
(13'11" x 12'10"). Part facing brick walling, paved floor and double radiator. Triple aspect including 2 sets of PVC coated aluminium framed sliding patio doors to the garden with blinds to windows and doors.
STUDY: (off Lounge) 4.92m x 1.45m
(16'2" x 4'9"). Oak glazed and leaded door from lounge. Double radiator.
BREAKFAST ROOM: 3.41m x 2.92m
(11'2" x 9'7"). Leaded and glazed display cabinet. Tiled floor. Double radiator. Coved ceiling.
KITCHEN: 'L'Shaped 3.54m x 2.43m
(11'7" x 8') plus 1.57m x 1.17m
(5' 2" x 3' 10") housing the double drainer stainless steel sink unit plus range of working surfaces, rustic pine fitted base cupboards and wall mounted leaded glazed storage cabinets. Part tiled walls and tiled floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Large cooker extractor hood. Coved ceiling. Dual aspect.
Half glazed double doors from Breakfast Room to:
SIDE LEAN TO CONSERVATORY PORCH: 5.01m x 1.21m
(16'5" x 4') with door to garden and:
CLOAKROOM OFF: With low level WC and wall mounted Olympic gas fired central heating boiler.
FIRST FLOOR: Small landing.
MASTER BEDROOM: 4.55m x 3.81m
(14'11" x 12'6"). Extensive range of fitted robes plus accesses to loft and eaves. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Leaded and glazed door TO:
EN SUITE DRESSING/CLOAKROOM: 3.08m x 2.5m
(26'3" x 8'2") (max), 1.79m
(5'10") (max) ceiling height reducing with sloping roof pitches. China pedestal wash basin and china low level WC. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Fitted storage shelving. South facing gable end window with views.
BEDROOM: 3.78m x 3.44m
(12'5" x 11'3"). Range of fitted shelved storage cupboards, leaded glazed cabinet and desk. Double radiator. Fitted carpet.
EXTERNALLY: Comprising a fully enclosed garden plot running north to south and being approx. 230' (70.1m) long with average width of approx. 60' (18.29m) and will be between 1/4 and 1/3 acre in total.
At the front there are wooden vehicular and pedestrian entrance gates with a long tarmac driveway and turning area allowing ample on site parking and access to a GARAGE (now used as a store/workshop): 5.12m x 2.78m (16'10" x 9'1") with power and light connected.
Additionally at the front the garden is laid to lawn with variety of mature shrubs and small trees together with a large open sided timber store.
A side gate leads to a courtyard area with outside tap and part glazed WORKSHOP with power and light 6.34m x 3.37m
(20'10" x 11'1") before opening out into the extensive and well established rear garden containing pea gravel and wood chip paths, goldfish pond, is lightly wooded with shrubs, bushes and small trees. Also containing form NISSAN HUT used as a workshop 9.6m x 5.33m
(31'6" x 17'6"). Power and light connected. 5.0m x 1.68m
(16'5" x 5'6") lean to covered open sided seating area. 2 GREENHOUSES 6.24m x 2.5m
(20'6" x 8'2") and 3.6m x 1.1m
(11'10" x 3'7"). Wooden store shed, raised wooden deck providing a sheltered and private seating area plus covered stagings designed for plant display and storage.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
Tax band E
1,383 sqm plot
