Description
IN NEED OF FULL RENOVATION. A charming late 19th-century terraced village home set over three floors with fine estuary views. EPC rating D.
Situation And Amenities - Appledore is a proud shipping village which is renowned for its historic quay, cobbled streets and picturesque former fishermen's cottages. There is an excellent range of local amenities including grocers/ Post Office, delicatessen, and a good choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs, some of which have live music. For anyone interested in the arts, there are galleries and gift shops as well as a celebrated annual book festival, now in its 18th year, that attracts multiple renowned celebrity guest authors and speakers.
The village has an award winning primary school, library and churches, whilst also having a public slipway for those who enjoy all water sports, with gig racing a dominant sport and featuring in the annual regatta. The RNLI have a base in West Appledore and can often be seen moored up or in attendance.
From April through to October, volunteers' man two water taxis that transport locals and holiday makers alike across the tidal estuary to and from Instow. Based there, is the North Devon Yacht Club and a beachfront looking back across to Appledore.
The Northam Burrows Country Park, Royal North Devon Golf Course and the brilliant sandy beach at Westward Ho! are all within 3 miles of the property with a range of shops and amenities. The nearby South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail from Instow and Bideford offer excellent walks and stunning vistas of the picturesque North Devon coastline.
Bideford town offers schooling for all ages (public and private), banks, shops, retail park, eateries and five supermarkets.
Barnstaple town centre is around 20 minutes by car and offers all the areas major main business, shopping and commercial venues as well connections to the motorway via the A361 (to the M5) or via rail to Tiverton Parkway.
Description - St. Elvis is a charming late 19th-century terraced village home enjoying excellent views. The property has a renewed tiled roof, lime render and recently painted elevations. Despite needing considerable and full renovation, the property has the potential to become a lovely primary residence, second home, holiday rental or even split occupancy provided all necessary planning permissions are obtained.
Three storeys make up the flexible accommodation. A private courtyard garden with two seating areas is located outside and is set up over three levels for enjoyment at various times of the day.
Any experienced buyers could be confident of an exciting and interesting completed property, should they take on this project.
Ground Floor - Front door to ENTRANCE HALL overhead fuse box and space for coat rack, stairs to first floor.
DINING ROOM on the right of front door, with space for a fireplace or log burner. Following on from the Dining room you will find a walk-in larder/utility under the stairs and the Kitchen shortly after.
KITCHEN is fitted with wooden cupboards, laminate countertops and combination boiler. There are spaces for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Off the kitchen is the downstairs BATHROOM, with a free-standing bath, WC and pedestal wash basin.
First Floor - LIVING ROOM/POTENTIAL BEDROOM THREE is off the stairs and provides a spacious area for family activities, as well as a comfortable living area. Again, there are wonderful views of the estuary.
There is potential here for removing the wall between bedrooms three and two giving you an open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge room.
BEDROOM TWO is also located on the first floor with views out the rear to the garden. With a vaulted ceiling and two Velux windows, this room benefits from a great deal of light. Depending on arrangements this could be suitable for a double bedroom, twin, a handy office, or second kitchen.
Second Floor - BEDROOM ONE is a large double dual aspect bedroom with WC and wash basin with potential for an en-suite shower. There are four Velux windows, one of which opens as a balcony window making the bedroom feel spacious and light. Due to this being a loft conversion this room benefits from the best outlook of the house with stunning 180 degree views of Appledore stretching across to Instow.
Outside - From the dining room, via genuine vintage French doors, you can access the rear enclosed courtyard, which is paved and set up over three levels with two having tastefully arranged seating areas. The top of the garden gives access onto New Street, which allows for transportation of smaller vehicles.
Usefully, with free mooring rights to residents, Bell Slip is only 50 metres away and has a seating area with a lovely view of the water.
Services - Gas central heating. All mains connected.
