SITUATION The property is located on the edge of Northam village, just a short walk away, offering a good range of amenities including health and dental centre, Post Office, newsagents, local shop, public house, place of worship, primary school, restaurant, public transport and leisure centre. The historic port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge, only two miles away and offers a further range of amenities including shops, banks, butchers, cafes, bakeries, places of worship, pubs and restaurants. There is also schooling for all ages (public and private), five supermarkets and a retail park with an excellent range of well-known branded shops, cafes and factory outlets.
The coastal town of Westward Ho! is 1.4 miles away and benefits from a 3 mile long, safe and sandy beach that adjoins the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, which is reputed to be the oldest links course in England. There is also a good range of amenities for its size, as well as access to the South West Coast Path, which affords excellent walks with stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately nine miles away with all the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues as well as good transport opportunities via the A361 link road, which connects to the M5 motorway at junction 27 and the Tarka Line.
DESCRIPTION Byways is an impressive detached Victorian residence providing a versatile and splendid family home of generous proportions and accommodation of approximately 3191 square feet set over two storeys. The property is currently arranged with the main house offering 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a self-contained 1-bedroom annex which benefits from its own driveway parking and garden. Due to its versatility, Byways could suit anybody looking for dual occupation, large family home or a home with income. All set in a desirable location and only a short drive to Bideford Town, Westward Ho! Beach and The Burrows.
ACCOMMODATION Entering the house via the front door, you are greeted by a spacious porch with original stained glass fan light and a superb hallway which gives a wonderful sense of arrival, setting the tone for the rest of the house with an abundance of natural light, high ceilings and elegant proportions, with stairs leading to the upper floors. To the front of the house are 3 light-filled reception rooms, all with feature fireplaces and large bay windows. The kitchen/breakfast room includes a good range of units, breakfast bar with gas hob and Rayburn and walk-in pantry. Downstairs WC.
The self-contained single-storey Annexe can be accessed via the entrance hallway or rear entrance to the property and offers well-planned accommodation comprising; Kitchen/breakfast room, snug/living room, double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a further separate WC/shower room.
Upstairs, the property offers 5 Bedrooms, 4 which benefit from en-suites and a separate family bathroom.
OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a long, gravelled drive leading to the front the property which benefits from ample parking with space for turning, double garage with up-and-over doors with power connected and useful overhead storage and a timber shed. The property also boasts private south-facing gardens with pond and raised flower beds. The Annexe also has its own independent access from Bay View Road through double timber gates in addition to a pedestrian gate and parking space for 2 vehicles and private gardens.
PROPERTY INFORMATION Mains electricity, gas and water.
Mains drainage.
Stone construction with slate roof
Solar panels
According to Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available at the property and mobile signal is likely with EE, Vodaphone, O2 and Three. For further information please see the Ofcom website.
