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" Well presented detached 3 bed bungalow offering extremely light and airy accommodation being complimented by a generous and truly stunning south facing rear garden which enjoys a wide and open rural aspect. Set within one of the areas most favoured villages this must be viewed to be appreciated.

Entrance hall, living room, 18'7" x 9'2" kitchen/diner, inner hall, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with shower, utility room and cloakroom. Ample hardstanding parking. Attached garage with automatic door and adjoining workshop. Beautifully tended rear garden with many features and includes summerhouse, greenhouse and 2 sheds.

This will be found to be an extremely well presented bungalow that offers most comfortable accommodation. Its major feature is the stunning garden which has been lovingly created by the present owners. We recommend a full inspection for it to be truly appreciated.

Situated on the edge of this very popular village community within a small cul de sac of similar bungalows.   
  
The bungalow is set within very pleasant rural location yet Abbotsham village is within 1 mile of the Port and Market town of Bideford and also handily placed to access the North Devon Link Road allowing ease of communications to North Devons principle town of Barnstaple (approx. 10 miles) and the M5 just north of Tiverton (approx. 45 miles). 
  
Abbotsham village has its own junior/infants school, village tavern, church and general stores. Also within a mile or so is the seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course.

SERVICES: Mains water (metered), electricity and drainage. Electric heating which has a number of heaters connected to the Economy '7' tariff. Numerous water butts which includes a '300 Litre' water storage tank have been installed for the collection of rain water. The property also benefits from cavity wall insulation and a well insulated loft space.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford proceed north to the Heywood Road roundabout at the end of the Torridge Bridge turning left as signposted Bude. After approx. 1 mile or so take the second turning right as signposted Abbotsham. At the T junction turn left and then first right, just before the little bridge, down a short lane and the entrance to Rickards Green will be found on the right-hand side. The bungalow is located within the right-hand corner displaying its number and a for sale board.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

Entrance door with obscure double glazed panels, and matching glazed screens either side, gives access to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: 8'1" x 6'2" (2.46m x 1.88m) Electric panel heater. Coved ceiling. Floor covering as laid. Panelled door to the utility room and multi paned glazed door to:

LIVING ROOM: 14'1" x 13'6" (4.29m x 4.11m) Upvc double glazed window and matching French doors (both with fitted vertical blinds) enjoy a truly superb view over the rear garden with a wide and open rural aspect beyond. Modern wall mounted electric fire. Modern Dimplex night storage/convector heater. 2 Television points. Telephone point. Carpet as laid. Obscure multi paned glazed door to the inner hall. Open through to:-

KITCHEN/DINER: 18'7" x 9'2" (5.66m x 2.79m) DINING AREA: 9'4" x 8'6" (2.84m x 2.59m) Dual aspect with upvc double glazed windows, both with fitted vertical blinds. Modern Dimplex night storage/convector heater. Carpet as laid. KITCHEN: 10'3" x 9'2" (3.12m x 2.79m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. 'U' shaped marble effect working surface, complimented by matching splashback, incorporating stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with cupboards, drawers and space for dishwasher under. Recess for electric cooker with concealed extractor over. Further matching working surface with drawers, 'pull out' cupboard and appliance recess under. Good range of matching wall cupboards. 4 Inset ceiling spotlights. Floor covering as laid.

INNER HALL: Access hatch to insulated loft space. Built-in shelved storage cupboard. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 3/STUDY: 10'11" x 7'7" (3.33m x 2.31m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds and a fine aspect of the rear garden and beyond. Dimplex panel heater. Telephone point. Coved ceiling. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: Modern white suite with full wall tiling. Panelled bath with tap and shower combination. Pedestal wash hand basin . Low level wc. Shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower and screen doors. Electric towel rail. 2 Mirror fronted wall cabinets and corner shelving unit. Electric fan heater. Obscure upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Floor covering as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 12'6" x 9'6" (3.81m x 2.9m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds and a fine rural aspect. Modern Dimplex night storage/convector heater. 2 Free standing double wardrobes. Coved ceiling. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 12'11" x 10'11" (3.94m x 3.33m) Dual aspect upvc double glazed windows (both with fitted vertical blinds) enjoying a truly superb view over the rear garden with a wide and open rural aspect beyond. Generous arrangement of fitted and freestanding bedroom furniture which includes a dressing table, double wardrobe, 2 bedside cabinets and a larger unit which incorporates further wardrobes (2 with mirror fronted doors) and drawers. Dimplex panel heater. Coved ceiling. Carpet as laid.

From the entrance hall access is gained to:-

UTILITY ROOM: Working surface with inset stainless steel bowl with cupboards and space for washing machine under. Matching wall cupboards. Tiled floor. Upvc double glazed door to the rear garden. Pedestrian door to the garden and further door to:-

CLOAKROOM: Full wall tiling. Low level wc. Obscure upvc double glazed window. Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE: The property is approached over a short concreted driveway which gives access to:-

ATTACHED GARAGE: 15'11" x 8'11" (4.85m x 2.72m) Automatic roller door. Power and light. Pedestrian door into the utility room and further door to the:-

WORKSHOP: 15'9" (4.8m) x an average of 9'8" (2.95m) Power and light. 3 Upvc double glazed windows. Work bench and storage. Access hatch to sub-floor storage area. 

The remaining frontage is concreted and stone chipped, with trellis work boundary, allowing for further parking for 2/3 cars or alternatively for the parking of a boat/caravan.

The major feature of the property is without doubt the rear garden which over the 8 years the present owners have been in residence have meticulously created a most wonderful and pleasurable space. The garden benefits from a superb southerly aspect which is complimented by rural views over the surrounding countryside.

The garden itself is in excess of 100' (30.48m) in depth with an approximate width of 60' (18.29m). Laid mostly down to attractive lawns being heavily bordered by shrubs and plants.

SUMMERHOUSE, having a decked frontage, with power and light.

A fine WATER FOUNTAIN and BBQ also occupy the upper garden together with GREENHOUSE and SOFT FRUIT CAGE. Attractive paved patio seating area. Immediately accessed from the bungalow is substantial DECKING which takes full advantage of the surrounding views.

To the lower section of the garden is a circular paved patio, TOOL/STORAGE SHED and a sheltered TIMBER GAZEBO.

Further garden area to the side with vegetable boxes and flower borders. A wide pathway leads to another TIMBER SHED and a well screened storage area with plant shelving and a '300 Gallon' water tank which takes the rain water from the main roof of the bungalow and also has piping which connects to the lower part of the garden. Additional water butts are in place to take rain water from the workshop roof.

This is truly a nature lovers garden and the agents have no hesitation in recommending an early appointment to view to save disappointment.

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. "