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" A beautiful period home dating back to 1885, situated in the popular village of Littleham on the outskirts of Bideford. Over 1/2 an acre of South facing gardens, extensive parking and double garage with a self-contained annexe/studio above, which could be extended, stpp. EPC Band E.

SITUATION The property is situated in the highly sought after village of Littleham, which benefits from a thriving community, a rural feel yet has easy access to amenities in Bideford only 4 miles away and the North Devon coastline. The village itself benefits from a range of clubs held in the village hall, popular village inn which serves food and a Methodist and parish church. The property enjoys the best of both worlds, being set in a quiet and unspoilt, tranquil location amidst a back drop of rolling countryside. The rugged North Devon coastline, affording fantastic walks is around 3 miles at Peppercombe, with the Coach and Horses pub on route. The popular village of Abbotsham is approximately 3 miles away and benefits from a church, local thatched village Inn, a well renowned primary school and access via Greencliff (Abbotsham) to the South West Coast Path with excellent walks and stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. The property is also located approximately 4.5 miles away from the safe and sandy beach at Westward Ho!
 
The retail park, Affinity (formerly Atlantic Village) is just a short 2.5 mile drive away and has a excellent range of well known branded shops, factory outlets as well as Starbucks and Lidl's. Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge offering a range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, pubs and restaurants, schooling for all ages (public and private) and supermarkets. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 12.5 miles away and offers all the areas main business, shopping, commercial venues and train station connecting to Exeter, the A361 and onto the M5 motorway (junction 27). DESCRIPTION This is a rare opportunity to acquire this superbly presented attached period home which has been lovingly and sympathetically, restored and improved by the current owners, situated in the delightful and ever popular Devonshire village of Littleham. 1 Red Cottages was built in 1885 for the purpose to accommodate the head gardener for the nearby rectory. The property presents attractive Victorian red brick and hung terracotta tiled elevations, beneath a tiled roof and enjoys a simply amazing country and wooded backdrop. This is only the second time in 60 years that the property has been for sale and in more recent years the current owners have renovated this once dated home top to bottom, adding contemporary touches, yet managing to retain a wealth of character features such as exposed beams and feature fireplaces. Some of the most notable improvements to the property include new UPVC double glazing throughout, 12kw Clearview wood burning stove, underfloor heating in some of the rooms as well as refitted kitchen and bathroom to name a few. The accommodation is arranged over two story's, on the ground floor there are two reception rooms to the front, WC, storage cupboard and a stunning light and airy family orientated kitchen/dining room with a vaulted ceiling which enjoys views over the gardens to the rear and side. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom, which has a separate bath and shower. The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan; OUTSIDE There are extensive 0.59 acres of south facing gardens that are truly something special and are one of the main draws to the property. The sweeping private driveway that leads to an extensive parking area has enough space for motor home or boat as well as detached double garage (described later). The gardens are superb for entertaining with several seating areas, lawn, a well, a plethora of oriental shrubs, fruit trees and vegetable plots, perfect for living the good life. There is also a pergola providing a substantial under cover area with a wood burning stove, great for entertaining guests in an evening. Within the grounds there is a pigsty and a stable block (insulated and boarded) and both power and light connected. DOUBLE GARAGE & STUDIO Above the double garage there is the added benefit of a completely self-contained annexe/studio. This could be an ideal home office, music room or further accommodation for a dependant relative. Alternatively, by converting the garaging further this could be used to generate an income as holiday accommodation, stpp. The garage has an electric up and over solid cedar wood door. DIRECTIONS From Bideford Quay, with the River Torridge on your left hand side, proceed towards Northam passing Morrisons on your right and Rydons Garage on your left. At the Heywood Road roundabout turn left onto the A39 signposted towards Bude. At the next roundabout turn left and then immediately right signposted towards Littleham. Stay on this road until you enter the village of Littleham itself. Then take the second left hand turning signposted towards the village hall. Stay on this lane until you see the property on the right hand side with nameplate clearly displayed. SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity. LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge District Council. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. "