Description
Individual detached house, located in one of the most sought after coastal villages in North Devon. First time on market since its construction in the 1960's. Stunning Waterside Views, Ideal for extension or development stpp. Three Bedrooms & Two Receptions. Large 0.2 of an acre Gardens, Garage and Parking. Informal Tender date 24/02/2023. EPC Band F.
Situation And Amenities - Watersmeet is situated in one of North Devon's most prestigious coastal communities, enjoying direct views over Instow's fabulous golden sand dunes over the Torridge estuary and out to sea with Braunton Burrows and Saunton Sands in the distance. The property enjoys wonderful sunsets as well as the early morning sunlight reflecting off the pretty former fishing cottages in Appledore, which sits on the opposite side of the estuary. Instow is highly desirable with an excellent range of amenities and leisure pursuits. There is a beautiful sandy beach and south west coast path literally on your doorstep and the North Devon yacht club 10 minutes walk away, where boats can be launched and moorings are understood to be available. Popular amenities include Johns of Instow which combines a delicatessen, convenience store, post office and café under one roof. The Commodore Hotel and restaurant, which is open to non-residents, and a variety of pubs and restaurants including The Instow Arms, and The Boat House which is an award winning seafood restaurant. The nearby Tarka Trail is a former railway line route which runs from Braunton to Meeth, covering about 30 miles with a series of connected footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths which pass through some of North Devon's most beautiful scenery. There is also a good range of transport opportunities via regular bus routes and the ferry to Appledore across the estuary. The port and market town of Bideford is 3 ? miles and offers a wider range of amenities. The Regional centre of Barnstaple is 6 ? miles and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The Atlantic Highway is 1 ? miles from the property which joins to North Devon Link Road at Barnstaple. This road then leads through to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway in about 45 minutes. There is also access there to Tiverton Parkway where London can be reached in just over 2 hours.
Description - We are delighted to offer for sale this individual three bedroom detached house, located in one of the most sought after coastal villages in North Devon. Believed to have built in the 1960's, this is the first time Watersmeet has been on the market having been in the same family since construction. This is a fantastic one of a kind opportunity for a new owner to put their own stamp on, and although the property is in need of updating and general modernisation, it does offer tremendous scope for potential extension or development to create a grand designs style home subject to planning permission.
The property is private and unassuming from the road, tucked away with its own private driveway that leads to the property, large front and back gardens that are not overlooked by any neighbours and enjoys the most fantastic views. Watersmeet is being offered with no onward chain and due to its rarity the property is being offered for sale by informal tender.
The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises;
Accommodation - Covered entrance porch with door that leads into the hallway. Central hallway with stairs that lead to the first floor, large window to the front allowing light to flood in. From the hallway there is a useful ground floor WC and doors that lead into all the principal rooms. The sitting room is located to the rear of the property with large floor to ceiling windows and doors that look and lead to the rear garden with views towards Instow's dunes.
Also located to the rear of the property is the dining room, which has French style patio doors leading to the rear garden.
The Kitchen is located to the front, with a window that looks onto the front gardens and handy door leading to the front. The Kitchen comprises of a range of wall and floor units with work surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for electric oven, fridge and plumbing for washing machine.
The first floor landing has a separate WC and storage cupboard, bathroom with bath with hand shower attachment, sink and airing cupboard. There are three bedrooms all located to the rear enjoying fantastic panoramic views over the rear gardens, sand dunes, towards the estuary, with Appledore in one direction and Braunton Burrows and Saunton in the other direction.
Outside - The property is private set back from the road with low stone walled entrance and driveway leading to the house allowing parking for multiple vehicles, motor home or boat. There is a single attached garage. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and hedgerow giving the property its privacy. Pathways each side of the property lead to the rear garden. Also laid to lawn the garden is enclosed by fence and hedgerow end enjoys views towards the sand dunes and Appledore. There is a gate allowing access directly onto marine parade and stone laid patio with foundations of a former garden room which could be reinstated if required.
Method Of Sale - The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender/Sealed Bids. The closing date for all tenders is 12 noon on 24th February 2023. Tender forms are to be submitted in writing and available from the selling agents, Stags Barnstaple.
The vendor reserves the right to consider offers prior to the due date and the right not to accept the highest or any offer. Should an offer be accepted we will require from you proof of your funding. In addition, under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on purchasers to verify their identity. (Please refer to the informal tender form) This will be online check undertaken by Stags.
