Property description

Most impressive and appealing Grade II Listed property offering well proportioned accommodation which benefits from being light and airy. Many features none more so than the beautiful south facing communal walled gardens. Occupies a convenient location not far from the village square and amenities.

Impressive sun lounge entrance, hallway, 19'7\" x 15'1\" living room, kitchen with fitted appliances and utility/cloak room. Landing and 2 double bedrooms both with en-suite facilities. Outside - Attractive patio style garden. Garage plus residents parking. Fine communal gardens extending to approx. half an acre.

This is a most impressive period property having been converted in the mid to late 1970's from the then 'Northam Manor' to create 5 individual properties all with the benefit of the south facing gardens.

The property enjoys generous proportioned rooms with a light and airy feel and needs to be viewed internally to be truly appreciated.

Situated a short and gentle incline from the main village square which provides a choice of locally owned shops and stores.  The villagers are well catered for having junior and infant schools, a choice of places of worship, medical centre, dental surgery, library, indoor heated swimming pool complex, public houses etc. 
  
Regular bus services commute to the nearby Port and Market town of Bideford (a bus stop is almost immediately outside the front door) whilst the seaside resort of Westward Ho! is just a mile or so away with its long sandy beach, adjoining championship golf course and miles of unspoilt cliffside walks.

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The property is exempted because it is Grade II Listed.

COMMUNAL CHARGES: A £200 per annum maintenance charge is payable to the residents association from the 5 owners of Northam House for the up keep of the communal gardens.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford proceed in a northerly direction as towards Northam, Appledore and Westward Ho!  Pass through the Heywood Road roundabout at the end of the Torridge Bridge and after a further half mile or so take the turning right, just before entering Northam Village, as signposted to Appledore. Take the next turning left into Foxhill and then take the driveway entrance on the left just after the garages, bear left at the end of the driveway where you will enter the garage and parking courtyard of Northam House. 

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

GROUND FLOOR

The property can be approached from either Fore Street or the front patio garden with doors to:-

SUN LOUNGE: 16'10\" x 12'10\" (5.13m x 3.91m) A fabulous room which takes full advantage of the open south facing gardens and grounds. Fitted storage cupboard with shelving and hanging rails. Electric meter cupboard. Wood panelled ceiling. Tiled floor. Double doors to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: 'Easy' wide staircase to first floor with fitted stair lift and storage locker under. High ornate coved ceiling. Cloak fixture. Telephone point. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

LIVING ROOM: 19'7\" x 15'1\" (5.97m x 4.6m) A most impressive room with large multi paned secondary glazed window which enjoys a fine aspect down through the gardens. 10'4\" (3.15m) High ceiling with stunning chandelier and wooden coving that matches the surround of the fireplace (chimney is presently sealed off). 3 Central heating radiators. Television point. Carpet as laid.

KITCHEN: 12'1\" x 7'7\" (3.68m x 2.31m) increasing to 9'4\" (2.84m) Smart fitted kitchen with wood effect working surfaces complimented by wall tiling and having a range of base units under. Working surface incorporating stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with cupboards and drawers under which include an integrated dishwasher. Further working surface incorporating 5 ring gas hob (extractor hood over) with built-in oven, cupboard and drawers under. Recess for fridge/freezer. Central heating radiator. Window with a direct aspect to the 'War Memorial'. Vinyl floor covering.

UTILITY/CLOAK ROOM: Obscure glazed window. Working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboard and recess for washing machine under. Low level wc. Recess which houses Worcester gas boiler and shelving. Cloak fixture. Central heating radiator. Vinyl floor covering.

FIRST FLOOR

HALF LANDING: Multi paned secondary glazed window. Storage cupboard. Continuation of staircase with second fitted stair lift to:-

MAIN LANDING: Multi paned secondary glazed window enjoying a great open view over the gardens. Ornate coved ceiling. Dado rails. Access to loft space. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 16' x 12'8\" (4.88m x 3.86m) Wide approach having double doors. Dual aspect with multi paned secondary glazed windows with the main window enjoying a fabulous aspect over the open south facing gardens. Fitted wardrobes with plenty of storage and hanging rails. Dado rails. Central heating radiator. Coved ceiling. Television point. Carpet as laid. Double doors to:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Low level wc. Vanity wash hand basin with tiled and mirror surround. Bath with shower over, side screen and tiled splashback. Built-in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelves. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 11'10\" (3.61m) max x 10'10\" (3.3m) Wide approach having double doors. Multi paned secondary glazed window with aspect directly to the 'War Memorial'. Built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors and having internal shelving and hanging rails. Telephone point. Central heating radiator. Coved ceiling. Carpet as laid. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with fitted shelf and mirror over. Corner shower cubicle with Mira shower and double screen doors. Extractor fan. Central heating radiator. Vinyl floor covering.

OUTSIDE

When accessed by car the property is approached over a garage court with Residents and visitors parking.

GARAGE: 16'2\" x 8'7\" (4.93m x 2.62m) Automatic up and over door. Power and light.

One of the major features of the property is the beautiful south facing communal gardens (shared with the 4 other properties that make up Northam House) that it enjoys, being mostly lawned and extending to approximately half an acre with high stone wall surround.

In addition to the communal gardens the property benefits from its own adjoining patio style garden frontage with shrub borders and beds. Useful PRIVATE ENCLOSED GATED AREA: 17'3\" x 8'4\" (5.26m x 2.54m) Presently with storage shed and ideal for hanging washing.

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