4 bed bungalow for sale

Slade, Bideford, North Devon EX39

To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585

Accommodation

Stepping in through the front door and into the entrance hall, the feeling of light and space is immediately apparent, also with a sense of grandeur with a vaulted ceiling opening up the hallway. Rooms sprout off to both the left and the right, while straight ahead is a gorgeous reception space with a large skylight illuminating the area. This versatile room boasts bi-fold doors leading to a raised decking area outside, allowing more light to flood in and opening up an adaptable and sociable space. It could be ideal as a bright seating area, dining space or even a quiet and bright area to enjoy a good book. Just off the room is a useful cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin, as well as a bedroom which is currently arranged as a play room. Here there are an abundance of fitted wardrobes to this double room facing the rear aspect, while it also benefits from an en-suite which consists of a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over.

From the hallway and to the left, there is a pleasant sitting room enjoying a double aspect, particularly from bi-fold doors opening out to the front of the home. A modern wood burning stove provides the perfect focal point and making for an attractive, cosy retreat for some peace and quiet. Also at this side of the home is another good size double room with fitted wardrobes, in addition to the principal bedroom - a generous double room with a range of built in wardrobes and storage cupboards, all overlooking a green section of garden at the rear. A quirky en-suite has been stylishly refitted with a four-piece suite, including a large walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC, chrome heated towel rail and a separate bath.

To the right from the hallway you'll find another double bedroom, served by a family shower room, lit by a Velux window and displaying a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and another large walk in shower. Then you'll find the impressive kitchen with open plan dining area, illuminated by a floor to ceiling high window looking onto a patio outside. There are also double doors heading out onto the patio from the kitchen, which is a beautiful, slick and light room with another double aspect and an abundance of space. There is worksurface space aplenty along with two-tone fitted cupboards and drawers for storage, while there are numerous appliances built in. These include a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, electric eye level double oven with an induction hob and extractor canopy over. Completing the home is a useful utility room - a must have for any good family home! This large area is lit by another skylight has yet more storage, an additional sink/drainer and space & plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Furthermore, a door accesses the rear, creating an internal walk through from the front, without needing to go through the main part of the house to get from front to back garden.

Outside & parking

A smooth tarmac is laid to form the driveway at the front of the home, with space to host around half a dozen vehicles on the drive itself. There is also a double width car port with power and an adjoining garage. This is far from your average garage, with an electric roller shutter door opening into a huge open space. It is divided into a gym area, store and workshop space spanning to over 45ft in length, and with the relevant permissions, could easily transform into separate detached annex or air B&B. Two neat areas of lawn are divided by a wide footpath with gradual steps approaching the front door, while another path a few steps lead down the side of the property to a utility room where there is second entrance to the home.

To the rear, the garden is separated into various attractive spaces which capture the sun, are perfect for hosting and offer great versatility and privacy. A large raised decked area adjoins the back of the reception area from bi-fold doors, with an ideal seating space enclosed by a contemporary glass balustrade. The decking merges onto a spacious patio which adjoins another part of the rear of the property at the kitchen, accessed from the utility room. Here there is another sunny seating area, adding to the sociable nature of the property inside and out. Steps lead down onto a tiered section which currently hosts a hot tub and additional patio at the bottom which also captures the sun perfectly, while there is a summerhouse connected to power. This bottom part of the garden is mostly laid to lawn, also enjoying a great degree of privacy. There is an attractive raised fish pond, while also decorating the garden is an array of established shrubs and small trees which give both colour and privacy to the space.

The current owners have previously had plans drawn up for a further extension to create a first floor and add further accommodation to this already impressive home. It is not expected to be an issue to obtain the relevant consents should a new owner wish to expand the home further.

Location

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Situated towards the end of a quiet closed road, Rooftops is positioned very conveniently with an array of countryside walks very close by along with children's play areas. The home could suit an array of different types of buyers, but would particularly benefit a young family, with the local schools no doubt be of interest. Nearby are well regarded primary schools St Mary's Church of England Primary and West Croft School, in addition to Abbotsham Primary School slightly further up the road. Kingsley boarding school and Bideford College Secondary School are also just a short walk and also offers routes for further education. Numerous other amenities are close by including Affinity Village shopping centre, with Asda supermarket and various eateries also not far away. Bideford's town centre is around a mile away, where you will find a further collection of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, The Quay and Victoria Park. Appledore, Northam and Westward Ho! Are all located to the north of the town, perfect areas for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, with more leisure and sport facilities to hand as well as Westward Ho! Beach and the beautiful Northam Burrows. Stunning countryside and naturally dramatic, rugged coastal walks can be found in nearby areas like Abbotsham Cliffs or towards Westward Ho! While popular pubs for a drink and a bite to eat can be found in Abbotsham at The Thatched Inn. The property is equally well positioned for transport links to the Cornish border towards Bude/Hartland and beyond to the south west, along the Atlantic Highway (A39). In the opposite direction, you can find Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon. The A361 network leads to Junction 27 of the M5 which is approximately an hour from the property. All areas noted above are also easily accessed via regular bus services, in addition to Bideford Quay, Bude, Torrington, and Barnstaple where you will find the nearest stop just within a few minutes walk of the home.

Useful information

• Age - 1960's
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
  
• Drainage - Mains
  
• Windows - UPVC double glazed
  
• Council Tax - Tax band E
  
• EPC rating - tbc
• Seller's position - Looking for an onward purchase