2-bedroom house · EX23 9DS
Sold STCListed 130 days
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About
An opportunity to acquire this superbly presented 2 bedroom terraced character cottage, occupying a pleasant position within this sought after village location.
The property offers charming and well planned accommodation throughout, complemented by gas fired central heating, double glazed windows and attractive enclosed gardens to both the front and rear.
The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming kitchen fitted with a range of modern units and work surfaces, with an opening through to the living room creating a sociable feel to the ground floor.
The living room is a comfortable reception space, featuring exposed timber flooring, a wood burning stove and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, providing a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor space.
On the first floor are 2 bedrooms, with Bedroom 1 being a generous double room, together with a well appointed family bathroom comprising an enclosed bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
Externally, the property enjoys an attractive enclosed front garden with established planting and gated access leading to the entrance.
To the rear is a delightful enclosed garden, arranged for ease of maintenance with a generous decked seating area, gravelled patio and mature borders, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
The property would make an excellent permanent home, holiday retreat or investment purchase within this highly desirable village setting. Internal viewing is highly recommended. EPC Rating C.
Council Tax Band B.
5 Howells Cottages enjoys a pleasant location in Spicers Lane which is situated in the centre of this characterful and ancient market town supporting a useful range of local amenities including General Stores, Post Office, Public Houses, Take Away, Places Of Worship, Hospital, Medical Centre etc.
The adjacent town of Bude offers a wider range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities as well as lying amidst the rugged North Cornish coastline famed for its many nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty and popular bathing beaches providing a whole host of watersports and leisure activities together with breathtaking cliff top and coastal walks.
The bustling market town of Holsworthy is some 10 miles inland whilst the port and market town of Bideford is some 28 miles in a north easterly direction providing a convenient access to the A39 North Devon Link Road which connects in turn to Barnstaple, Tiverton and the M5 motorway.
Directions From Bude town centre proceed out of the town along Stratton Road and upon reaching the A39 turn left sign posted Bideford, take the right hand turning onto the A3072 and proceed down into the centre of Stratton passing The King Arms.
After passing the bus stop on the left, take the left hand turning into Howells Road which continues into Spicers Lane and the property will be found within a short distance on the right hand side.
Kitchen Area (5' 10" x 15' 5") Living/Dining Area (12' 2" x 15' 7") First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 (9' 0" x 15' 6") Bedroom 2 (8' 11" x 7' 11") Bathroom (5' 9" x 7' 0") Outside Outside, the property is approached via a pedestrian gate opening into its own enclosed front garden, laid principally to gravel for ease of maintenance with pathway leading to the entrance.
To the rear, the property enjoys an attractive enclosed garden, arranged with a timber decked seating area adjoining the property, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Council Tax Band B. EPC Rating C.
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