3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Abbotsham, Bideford EX39

Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of the popular village of Abbotsham, this charming 3 Bedroom semi-detached stone cottage presents a rare opportunity to secure an idyllic country home or a lucrative holiday let. The cottage enjoys a delightful outlook over fields to the front, where playful lambs and abundant wildlife create an enchanting backdrop, complemented by the soothing sound of birdsong.

Beautifully presented, the property has been thoughtfully and lovingly renovated by the current owners, blending traditional character with contemporary comforts. Inside, 2 inviting Reception Rooms (a welcoming Living Room and elegant Dining Room) boast updated woodburning stoves - perfect for cosy evenings. The Kitchen exudes rustic charm, fully equipped with a built-in electric hob and oven, a traditional butler sink, dishwasher, and space for an under-counter fridge / freezer.

Upstairs, 3 generously sized Bedrooms feature attractive wooden flooring and are accompanied by a stylish 3-piece Bathroom suite.

Externally, the cottage benefits from a delightful courtyard garden, complete with a charming patio - ideal for alfresco dining, a lawned area and a practical stone-built shed with power and lighting. Parking is conveniently situated directly at the front of the house.

This exceptional home represents a unique chance to embrace countryside living within easy reach of village amenities.

Abbotsham is a delightful village central to some lovely swathes of Devonshire countryside. A major bonus for walkers is the South-West Coast Path that is located close by. The more athletic buyers can enjoy a beautiful stroll to Westward Ho! Or Buck Mills and Clovelly. The rugged and breathtaking Greencliffs is where a seam of very rare type of coal emerges from the earth. Bideford Black as it’s called, is only found in this region and you can find pieces of it strewn along the rocks. Take some home to use as charcoal!
Abbotsham itself enjoys a good pub, a twice weekly outreach post office, primary school, church and village hall that can be used for community events. For youngsters, there’s the famous fun park ‘The Big Sheep’, that’s so popular with kids far and wide. For grownups, there’s a brewery and regular farm shows. It’s an ideal day out within easy walking distance for any visitors who turn up to see you in the warmer months.

It’s within short driving distance of the Atlantic Highway (A39) that is the main feeder route across the region leading to Wadebridge in Cornwall to the south-west and to the M5 by Tiverton in the east.

Directions
From Bideford Quay, proceed to the A39 Heywood Road roundabout and take the first exit towards Bude. After a short distance, at the traffic lights, turn right towards Westward Ho! Take the next left hand turning signposted Abbotsham and proceed towards the village. The Cottage will be located on your right hand side clearly displaying a nameplate and For Sale board.

Agents Notes

Improvements made by the current owners, as follows;
New double glazed windows
New electrics and fuseboard
New plumbing
Solid wood Kitchen installed around 5 years ago
Bathroom also fitted around 5 years ago
Fully insulated – floors, walls, ceilings, loft
Both chimneys recently rebuilt
New water feed from outside property to the house
New wood burners and chimney liners installed around one year ago (please note old wood burners shown in photos)
Full Nest Protect System in every room and landing / stairwell – carbon dioxide and monoxide. Fitted less than a year ago
Fully insulated and boarded loft with easy access fold down ladder

General Notes

Private aerated sewage treatment plant located in the garden of The Anchorage with right of access to the treatment plant to empty it which is done once every 12 months (costs £150/yr)
The neighbours at Brookside have right of access through the garden of The Cottage for bins and recycling use
Parking – everyone in the area has their set places where they usually park. The Cottage park one car directly in front of the front door and one car on the pavement by the side gate
The heating is provided by the two log burning stoves There is provision in place for the installation of electric heaters should this be desired in the future
Power and plumbing have been installed for a washing machine in the shed