Semi-detached house for sale in Diddywell Road, Northam, Bideford, North Devon EX39

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Accommodation

Stepping in through the front door, there is a hallway providing access to stairs which rise to the first floor and a flexible room to the right hand side. Previously, this has been a separate sitting room, a massage/therapy room, and currently utilised as a large office. This could easily be adapted as a multi-purpose room, including a bedroom or playroom. At the end of the hallway and straight ahead is a door into an open sitting area with a charming wood burning stove providing the perfect focal point to the room. It flows into a dining area which enjoys an elevated outlook over the adjoining decking area and garden, as well as Northam Burrows and beyond to the sea. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers with work surfaces, space for a fridge/freezer, space for a dishwasher, and a freestanding gas cooker with extractor canopy over. There is also a useful large pantry cupboard. Part of the garage has been adapted with further cupboards as a large utility space housing an upright freezer, washing machine, tumble drier, and wall-mounted boiler (new in 2020). The rest of the garage is a versatile space, with a small WC and hand wash basin, and is currently used as storage for sports equipment. With some work, the space could be used to further extend the living accommodation.

Rising up to the first floor, there are three bedrooms all accessed off the landing - all of which are significant double rooms, with bedrooms two and three facing the rear aspect, incorporating wonderful far-reaching views of the Burrows and sea from an even more elevated position. Bedroom one is to the front elevation, and is served by a shower room comprising a WC, wash basin and an enclosed shower cubicle. The larger family bathroom is a four piece suite consisting of a WC, wash basin, panelled bath and enclosed shower cubicle with rain shower.

Heading up one more set of stairs to the second floor, you will find a large converted loft space with two rooms, one of which links the main room, acting as a bedroom or other versatile space. Velux windows light up the room and offer further fabulous sea views, while there is ample eaves storage as well.

Outside & parking

The front of the home presents a brick paved driveway for two vehicles, with a path leading up to the front door, and doors to both the garage and to the side of the home via a lean-to.

Leading out from the back door, there is a raised decking with pleasant seating area, boasting terrific views of the Burrows and the sea across to Saunton Sands and Baggy Point. Down some steps from the decking and onto a lower level of the garden, there is a section laid to lawn with established shrubbery providing plenty of greenery. An extra section of garden to the side is a real sun trap and is later lawn with some more mature shrubs and bushes, boarded with fencing to the side. The garden is already enclosed, which is useful for anyone with children and pets, with a gate at the side of the property. Here there is a large lean to incorporating a storage shed and further gate onto the driveway. There is door access providing a covered link from the garage, and this space acts as a great dry store for logs and tools etc. Beneath the house, accessed by a door from the garden, is a large, dry cellar with power, providing ample storage or potential for other use.

Location

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The property is well positioned on the edge of a no-through road, and just off the centre of the desirable coastal village of Northam - just a few minutes' walk to the village square. Northam itself is a charming village situated on the North Devon coast, offering a delightful blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit. The village offers a convenience store and newsagents along with a doctor’s and dentist surgery, primary schooling and a swimming pool/gym which is just a two minute walk from the property. The nearby Northam Burrows Country Park provides endless dog walks and mind-freeing strolls, and is also home to the Royal North Devon Golf Course. A popular spot for families, retirees and professionals, Northam offers residents a quieter alternative to the more well known coastal locations but is within walking distance of both Westward Ho! And Appledore. Also close by, and connected by a regular bus service, is the historic port town of Bideford, which provides a wider range of facilities including a number of locally owned and operated shops, eateries, banks, a post office, secondary schooling and supermarket shopping. The A39 provides a convenient route to Barnstaple, with High Street shopping and the Tarka rail line to Exeter in the South. From here, the A39 links up with the A361 to Tiverton, where there is a direct rail connection to London Paddington. To the West of Bideford, and further along the A39 is Bude, the gateway to the North Cornwall coast.

Useful information

• Tenure - Freehold


• Heating - Gas central heating


• Drainage - Mains


• Windows - Double glazed throughout


• Council Tax - Tax band C


• EPC Rating - Current - D/66 / Potential - B/81


• Nearest primary school - St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (2 minute walk)


• Nearest secondary school - Kingsley School (approx 2 miles/8-10 minutes drive)


• Seller's position - Found an onward purchase