Ashvale, Ashridge, Near Bideford

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Ref: Ashridge, Near Bideford
Available £400,000

Ashvale is an individual detached bungalow, situated within a desirable semi-rural location. It stands within a good sized mature garden extending to over half an acre. Access is via a private driveway, which leads to the off road parking area for several cars. Offering comfortable light and airy living the property has such a warm and welcoming feel. Upon entering there is a useful Utility Room/Porch, a must have for this rural splendour for all of those coats and wellington boots, this then leading to the wonderful social space with the Kitchen/Dining Room occupying the heart of the home, the Lounge overlooks the garden with picture window where hours of bird and wildlife watching can be enjoyed as well as the woodburner in this room warming the whole property through with a back boiler which efficiently heats the radiators and hot water. There are two double bedrooms as well as a Bathroom with the property neutrally and tastefully decorated throughout. The property also benefits from a recently fitted bio-disc septic system, The property also benefits from a Well (being concrete lined) and pump which is a great advantage to those who might be more interested in off-grid potential. It's service is also extremely useful and cost-effective.

The property sits well within its substantial mature level gardens being established and well stocked containing a multitude of shrubs, flowering plants saplings and mature trees. There are various secluded patios, and a range of outhouses, summer houses, sheds and stores.

Ashvale lies on the fringe of the town approximately 3 miles to the east of Bideford. It is a popular location being rural in character yet still convenient to all amenities and facilities. There is a full range of shopping facilities including a choice of supermarkets, schools and health centres located in Bideford. It lies within 7 miles of Barnstaple, the areas major regional centre which offers a further range of shopping facilities and amenities. It is a similar distance to the North Devon coastline at Westward Ho! famed for its sandy beach, surfing and adjoining golf course. The yachting village of Instow again with its sandy beach is only 6 miles away.

The accommodation comprises
(all measurements are approximate):

UPVC double glazed entrance door into:

Entrance Porch/Utility Room: further door into:

Kitchen: 26'1 x 9'1 (7.96m x 2.77m)
Dining Room

Lounge: 16'3 x 14'0 (4.96m x 4.26m)

Master Bedroom: 10'11 x 10'10 (3.32m x 3.30m)

Bedroom Two 10'11 x 8'11 (3.32m x 2.71m)

Bathroom

OUTSIDE: The property stands within its own good sized enclosed gardens which are an undoubted feature of the property. There is a gated entrance with driveway access providing ample off road parking. The main garden area extends to just over half an acres having being cultivated and nurtured by the current vendors, their pride and joy, with various seating areas, a secret garden with pond, the property boasts a never ending enchanting garden experience with lawns with well established trees and fruit trees as well as various outbuildings, sheds, summers houses and stores.

AGENTS NOTE: The bungalow is a Woolaway Bungalow and not of traditional construction.

Directions
From our Quay front office proceed across the Old Bideford Bridge. At the far end turn left in front of the Royal Hotel. Take the second turning right into Manteo Way which leads up towards the new Tescos Supermarket. After a short distance (before the turning to Watkins Way and Tesco) turn left into Old Barnstaple Road. Continuing for approximately a mile turning right onto Cobley Lane, continuing and following the road signposted to Ashridge down the dip and over the little bridge where Ashvale will be found as the next property after the bridge on the right hand side with a nameplate clearly displayed.