Property description

Particularly attractive Grade II Listed property of substantial proportions and character ideal for dual living with the addition of a detached 1 bed cottage. Range of outbuildings that includes an open front double garage and workshop. Charming secluded courtyard and well enclosed garden.

Presently utilised to provide accommodation for dual living: Main House - 3 bedrooms with 3 reception rooms. The Wing - 3 bedrooms with 2 reception rooms. Additional 1 bed detached cottage. Outside - Ample parking. Open fronted double garage with adjoining workshop. Courtyard. Walled garden. Further outhouses.

Cross House is an extremely appealing property with many original and character features which offers grand accommodation and would suit a large family or a family needing dual occupation or as the current owners do and that is to utilise part of the house (The Wing) and cottage for holiday accommodation.

Externally the gardens and grounds compliment the property beautifully with a range of traditional outhouses, secluded courtyard, ample parking and a walled garden.

The property is located at the entrance to Northam Village so being conveniently placed for the village facilities and amenities which include a busy village square with local shops and stores, its own Health Centre, Dental Surgery, Chemist, Library, Public House, Church, Junior and Infants School and Swimming Pool/Gym Complex.

Regular bus services commute to the nearby Port and Market town of Bideford 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.

THIS IS A TRULY UNIQUE PROPERTY AND WORTHY OF AN INSPECTION FOR IT TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED 

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating to the Main House & The Wing. Electric heating to the Cottage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: The main house is a band C whilst the 'The Wing' and Cross House Cottage are rated for business rates. Presently the owner is able to qualify for Small Business Rate Relief which currently stands at 100%.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford proceed to Northam passing through the large Heywood Road roundabout at the end of the Torridge Bridge. Upon reaching the top of the village take the turning right after the 'Welcome to Northam' sign and immediate right again and the property will be seen on your left-hand side.

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

CROSS HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR

Impressive solid wooden door, with colour glazed and leadwork finished arch over, gives entrance to:-

RECEPTION HALL: 15'8\" x 5'9\" (4.78m x 1.75m) Built-in recessed cupboard. Traditional entrance bell pull. Telephone point. Picture rails. Central heating radiator. Inter-connecting door to 'The Wing'. Carpet as laid.

HALLWAY: 21'3\" x 3'5\" (6.48m x 1.04m) Split staircase to the first floor. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

LIVING ROOM: 19'6\" x 12'2\" (5.94m x 3.71m) Large multi paned glazed window. Exposed ceiling and wall beams. Brick fireplace (chimney presently boarded off) with wide hearth. Exposed stonework to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Wood block flooring.

DINING/DRAWING ROOM: 15'6\" x 14'9\" (4.72m x 4.5m) Large multi paned glazed window. Former fireplace with ornate surround and inset display cabinet. Picture rails. Exposed wall beams. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

INNER LOBBY: 2 Beautiful colour glazed and leadwork finished doors. Beamed ceiling. Carpet tiles as laid. Archway through to the breakfast room.

CLOAKROOM: Obscure multi paned glazed window. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Central heating radiator. Carpet tiles as laid.

BREAKFAST ROOM: 19'5\" x 8'11\" (5.92m x 2.72m) Multi paned glazed window with deep sill. Arched display recess with shelving. 2 Central heating radiators. Television point. Beamed ceiling. Picture rails. Built-in storage cupboard which also houses Potterton Osprey 2 gas boiler. Further shelved storage cupboard. Carpet tiles as laid. Open breakfast bar divide with kitchen.

KITCHEN: 16'8\" x 8'8\" (5.08m x 2.64m) Being hand crafted with Pine fitted bespoke units. Working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with a substantial range of cupboards and drawers under plus concealed recess for washing machine. Larder cupboard and matching wall cupboards. Wide cooker recess with hood over and extractor fan. Concealed fridge and freezer. Beamed ceiling. Multi paned glazed windows with aspect over the courtyard and pond together with stable door access. Tiled effect Karndean flooring. 

FIRST FLOOR

Wonderful split staircase with attractive colour glazed and leadwork finished feature window. 

LANDING: Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid. 

CLOAKROOM: Corner wash hand basin. Toilet. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 3: 15'5\" x 8'10\" (4.7m x 2.69m) Aspect over the courtyard and pond. Picture rails. Access hatch to loft space. Built-in airing cupboard. Interconnecting door to bedroom 2. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

EN-SUITE: Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled shower cubicle. Vinyl floor covering.

BEDROOM 2: 15'10\" x 14'10\" (4.83m x 4.52m) Large multi paned glazed window with deep sill and some exposed stone/brick work surround. Part exposed 'A' frame beams. Picture rails. Interconnecting door to bedroom 3. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

LANDING: Interconnecting door to 'The Wing'. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 16'4\" x 15'5\" (4.98m x 4.7m) plus wardrobe recess. Large multi paned glazed window with deep sill and some exposed brick work surround. To the length of 1 wall are a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards with central dressing table unit. Exposed 'A' frame beams. Picture rails. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: 10'1\" x 9' (3.07m x 2.74m) Side and rear windows. Extensive wall tiling. Corner bath with tap/shower combination and electric shower unit over. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Ceiling beams. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

'THE WING'

GROUND FLOOR

RECESSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Wide entrance door, with multi paned glazed bow window, to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: Picture rails. Central heating radiator. Tile effect laminate flooring. Interconnecting door to the main house.

STORE ROOM: 8'8\" x 6'4\" (2.64m x 1.93m) Slated 'cold' shelves and ceiling meat hooks. Further shelving.

KITCHEN: 8'7\" x 5'1\" (2.62m x 1.55m) 'L' shaped working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit  and 4 ring electric hob (concealed extractor over) with cupboards, drawers and built-in double oven under plus recess for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Matching wall cupboards.  Vinyl floor tiles as laid. Opening through to:-

OPEN LIVING/DINING ROOM: 'L' shaped with maximum measurement of 16'9\" x 11'9\" (5.11m x 3.58m) Working surface with cupboards and drawers under. Matching wall cupboards. Beamed ceiling. 2 Central heating radiators. Vinyl floor tiles as laid.

SITTING ROOM: 17'6\" x 16'11\" (5.33m x 5.16m) Large feature fireplace (chimney presently boarded off) Multi paned front and side windows. Shelved recess. Picture rails. 2 Central heating radiators. Slate flag stone floor. Staircase to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

UPPER LANDING: Steps down to main landing. Carpet as laid. Emergency lighting and mains connected smoke alarm.

BEDROOM 1: 16'10\" x 14'9\" (5.13m x 4.5m) Feature wood panelling with exposed 'A' frame ceiling beams. Former fireplace with surround. 2 Central heating radiators. Interconnecting door to bed 3. Carpet as laid. Door to:-

EN-SUITE: Full wall tiling. Pedestal wash hand basin. Toilet. Corner shower cubicle. Dimplex fan heater. Carpet as laid.

LOWER (MAIN) LANDING: Interconnecting door to the landing of the main house. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 12'10\" x 11'10\" (3.91m x 3.61m) Side and rear windows. Former stone fireplace with surround. Wash hand basin. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: 8'5\" x 7'8\" (2.57m x 2.34m) Panelled bath having tap/shower combination and electric shower over with tiled splashback and screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Dimplex fan heater. Built-in airing cupboard. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 3: 16'8\" x 7' (5.08m x 2.13m) increasing to 8'8\" (2.64m) Fitted double wardrobe with blanket cupboards over. Central heating radiator. Interconnecting door to bedroom 1. Carpet as laid.

CROSS HOUSE COTTAGE

GROUND FLOOR

Part multi paned obscure glazed entrance door to:-

KITCHEN: 9'11\" x 7'10\" (3.02m x 2.39m) 'L' shaped working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit and 4 ring electric hob with cupboards, drawers, built-in Neff oven and space for washing machine under. Recess space for fridge/freezer. Matching wall cupboards. Dimplex night storage heater. Fan heater. Tile effect laminate flooring.

INNER HALL: Staircase to first floor. Cupboard housing electric meters and consumer unit. Door to:-

LIVING ROOM: 13' x 10'6\" (3.96m x 3.2m) increasing to 13'2\" (4.01m) Secondary glazed window and window seat. Dimplex night storage heater. Television point. Understairs storage cupboard. Picture rails. Exposed floorboard effect laminate flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Emergency lighting and mains connected smoke alarm.

BEDROOM: 13'2\" x 10'8\" (4.01m x 3.25m) reducing to 8'9\" (2.67m) Secondary glazed window. Night storage heater. Access to loft space. Carpet as laid. Sliding door to:-

EN-SUITE: 4'9\" x 4'6\" (1.45m x 1.37m) Extensively tiled. Low level wc. Wash hand basin with cupboard under. Shower cubicle with sliding screen doors and electric Triton shower. Dimplex fan heater. Primeline extractor fan. Carpet as laid.

OUTSIDE

Mature hedge screened recessed frontage. Gated driveway being of a stencilled cobbled design gives access to a walled parking courtyard which allows parking for at least 5 cars.

OPEN FRONTED GARAGE: 17' x 12'10\" (5.18m x 3.91m) Extensive boarded attic space over. Fold doors gives vehicular access to:-

WORKSHOP: 15'6\" x 12'8\" (4.72m x 3.86m) Range of work benches. Power and light. Separate pedestrian entrance door.

Adjoining the Cottage are further outhouses which are utilised as:-

WORKSHOP: 11'8\" x 10'11\" (3.56m x 3.33m) Range of work benches. Corrugated plastic roof with upvc double glazed windows. Sink with cold water tap. Door through to:-

GREENHOUSE: 10'10\" x 9' (3.3m x 2.74m) Corrugated plastic roof with upvc double glazed windows. Raised planting shelves and beds.

Beyond the parking area and divided by a low wall is most secluded and beautiful garden courtyard with stencilled cobbled design and surrounded by shrub and plant borders. Raised fishpond. An attractive high stone wall with well established Wisteria and 2 separate gated entrances gives access to an extremely pretty garden, 70' x 23' (21.34m x 7.01m), being laid mostly to lawn with substantial mature borders, trees and shrubs. Stone and paved seating area with fenced off bin and recycling area.

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