Bungalow for sale in Richmond Park, Northam, Bideford EX39

This extended 3 Bedroom detached bungalow offers a unique lifestyle opportunity in a highly sought after residential area, perfect for those who cherish coastal living. Nestled within walking distance of the picturesque Northam Burrows Country Park, the prestigious Royal North Devon Championship Golf Course and the charming village of Westward Ho!, this property boasts a prime location. The bungalow enjoys distant coastal views and sits on a generous plot, providing ample driveway parking and a large Garage.

The sunny, southerly facing rear garden is a true highlight, featuring an expansive lawn, timber decking and a tranquil pond, all surrounded by established plants, shrubs and trees. This outdoor space is ideal for relaxation, gardening enthusiasts or alfresco dining, making it perfect for enjoying the coastal climate.

Upon entering, you are welcomed into the Reception Hallway which leads to the principal rooms and provides access to a large loft via a ladder, offering tremendous potential for expansion. The loft has been used as a hobbies room. The light-filled Lounge, with its large picture window, offers stunning views of the coastline and serves as a comfortable retreat.

The open-plan Kitchen and Dining area, extended to include a cosy Snug, flows effortlessly into the rear garden. The Kitchen is equipped with multiple eye and base level units and has space for various freestanding appliances, along with a door leading to an additional Cloakroom and the rear garden.

There are 3 well-sized Bedrooms, each with a pleasant outlook of either the rear gardens or the distant coastline. These Bedrooms are served by a well-equipped Shower Room, ensuring comfort and convenience.

Whilst the property requires updating, it offers tremendous potential to create a dream home in an enviable location, perfect for those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle.Northam is a small village, lying north of Bideford and south of Westward Ho! There are many country walks around the village and the outlying areas, including the popular Northam Burrows, Appledore Quay and the nearby Westward Ho! Beach.

Local amenities include a supermarket with post office, newsagents and take-aways. There’s also a primary school, a health & dental centre and a number of churches in the area. Northam also has a decent public swimming pool and gym too. You’ll never be short of places to eat and drink with Appledore, Westward Ho! And Abbotsham on your doorstep with their cornucopia of restaurants and pubs. Being a coastal village, seafood is high on the menu, fresh from the morning’s catch, so be sure to patronise your local fishmonger, if that’s your thing. Golf enthusiasts will also have cause to celebrate because there’s a great championship course on the outskirts of Westward Ho! Westward Ho! Is also very popular with surfers and body boarders, with many places to get lessons and hire kit for the beginner.

It’s within short driving distance of the Atlantic Highway (A39) that is the main feeder route across the region leading to Wadebridge in Cornwall to the south-west and to the M5 by Tiverton in the east. A bus service provides access to North Devon’s ‘capital’, Barnstaple. Bus users can also reach Westward Ho!, Bideford, Braunton, Appledore, Croyde and Ilfracombe.

Northam’s local area is teeming with activity whether community groups are your thing or you prefer the outdoor life, there’s something to occupy just about everybody all year around.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bideford Quay proceed towards Northam along Kingsley Road. At the Heywood Road roundabout, continue straight across signposted Appledore / Westward Ho! / Northam. After approximately 1 mile, turn right signposted Northam and proceed into the village. At the village square, with the Church on your left hand side, turn left onto Sandymere Road and continue for about 0.25 miles before turning left into Richmond Park. Number 21 will be found towards the far end of the estate with a For Sale notice clearly displayed.