Believed to date back to the 17th Century this riverside, three double bedroom period cottage has been the subject of significant improvements by the current owner and enjoys an enviable position on the River Avon. Located to the rear of the high street in the centre of the popular village of Bidford upon Avon with driveway parking and garage, this beautiful home has two reception rooms one with electric flame effect fire, fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms and family bathroom. There is also a study room with cloakroom. The garden enjoys a private aspect with lawn and a decked roof terrace taking full advantage of this riverside location. The accommodation is extremely well proportioned for a property of this age with plenty of light and ample ceiling height.
Bidford Upon Avon is an attractive village located alongside the River Avon approximately mid way between Stratford upon Avon and Evesham. The village offers good local shopping and other facilities including a well regarded Primary School, Doctors surgery, Post Office and petrol station and local church.
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| Entrance Porch | 5'4\" x 4'1\" (1.63m x 1.24m). Having double glazed windows to the side and paned internal door into the dining room. Tiled floor.
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| Dining Room | 13'8\" (4.17m) x 10'5\" (3.18m) ( excluding cupboard). With a wood effect laminate flooring, window to the side, wall mounted radiator and doors leading to the Living Room and Kitchen. There is coving to the ceiling and a ceiling rose with a UPVC leaded light effect window to the side and a useful storage cupboard.
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| Living Room | 20'4\" (6.2m) x 10'3\" (3.12m) exc bay windows. Having sliding patio doors leading to a deck and onto the rear lawned garden, with stunning views over the river and two UPVC leaded light effect bay windows to the side. Wall mounted radiator. Feature fireplace which currently houses a flame effect electric fire. Coving to the ceiling. Two wall mounted radiators. Two wall light pointes.
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| Kitchen | 10'2\" x 9'10\" (3.1m x 3m). Fitted with a range of base and eye level white units with ample worktop over. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap. Space for a free standing oven, with chimney style extractor over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and further space for an under counter fridge. Complementary tiling to the walls and ceramic tiling to the floor. There are two UPVC leaded light effect windows to the side elevation. Wall mounted radiator. Two steps leading to the inner lobby and boot room.
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| Inner Lobby | 5'9\" x 4' (1.75m x 1.22m). With steps rising from the kitchen. Tiled floor and doors leading to the boot room and stairs.
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| Boot Room | 7' x 4'10\" (2.13m x 1.47m). Providing useful storage space and having a tiled floor.
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| Half Landing | Stairs to the right leading to the study and stairs rising to the left leading to the main landing and bedroom accommodation.
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| Study | 8'2\" x 7'3\" (2.5m x 2.2m). This room was created by the current vendor from the roof space and does have a very steep staircase leading to the room which has restricted head height. There is a window to the rear elevation. Wall mounted radiator. Storage cupboards into the eaves.
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| Cloakroom | Wall mounted wash hand basin and w.c.
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| Landing | Having doors to the three bedrooms and family bathroom. Velux window to the roof and access to the loft space via a roof hatch.
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| Double Bedroom Two | 11'9\" x 15'4\" (3.58m x 4.67m). With original beams to the ceiling and walls. UPVC window to the front elevation. There is an original wooden door to one wall which has been retained as a period feature. A range of fitted wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelf over. Wall mounted radiator.
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| Double Bedroom Three | 12'6\" x 8'4\" (3.8m x 2.54m). UPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying views over the garden and the river beyond. Feature fireplace. Wall mounted radiator.
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| Master Bedroom | 16'10\" (max) x 11'4\" (5.13m (max) x 3.45m). Window to the front elevation. Wall mounted radiator. Exposed beams. Very small access hatch to the ceiling into the loft.
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| Bathroom | 8'9\" x 8'1\" (2.67m x 2.46m). Fitted with a pastel three peice suite having corner bath with electric shower over, vanity wash hand basin fitted in a range of cupboards with fitted mirror and w.c. Tiling to the part walls. There is an airing cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler for the house. Window to the rear elevation.
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| Rear of Property | The property sits behind the High Street on the river having vehicular access with a gravelled driveway providing parking for two cars. To the side is a lawn with well stocked borders and a path leading to the front door. The house enjoys stunning views over the River Avon and the current vendor has purchased mooring rights to the river where there is a large patio area. There is a further patio adjacent to the house with a trellis over to provide shelter from the sun.
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| Single Detached Garage | Having up and over door to the front and pedestrian door to the side with power and light.
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| TENURE | Due to the historic nature of the home this property is leasehold. However, the lease is understood to be in excess of 900 years and the annual ground rent is only £1.00. There is a flying freehold applicable to the house. We would advise that the prospective purchaser verifies this information with their solicitor.
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