Occupying a fine elevated position on the south side of Kenwith Road, a quiet and mature residential areas forming part of the gardens to the original Raleigh Mansion.

The Raleigh area is on the fringe of Bideford town approx. ¾ mile from the shopping centre and quayside but actually within the village boundaries of Northam which is also approx. 1 mile away. Being pleasantly set between the 2 and on hand for local amenities, shops schools and recreational facilities. The seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course is just over 2 miles distant and there is easy access to the North Devon Link road allowing direct communication to North Devon’s principal town of Barnstaple and the M5 Motorway link north of Tiverton.

Having Tyrolean rendered and colourwashed exterior and in part facing brick hanging tile cladding and clay tile main roof coverings. The cavity walls and main roof voids have been insulated. PVCu double glazed windows. Solid oak and part glazed internal doors with mix of engineered oak flooring, ceramic tiling and fitted carpets.

A FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING A SPACIOUS AND QUALITY DETACHED HOME WITHIN A QUIET LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO TOWN AND LOCAL AMENITIES.

Services: All mains connected. Gas central heating.

Council Tax: Band D

Directions: From Bideford Quay proceed along Kingsley Road in a northerly direction passing Morrisons Supermarket on the right, continue until reaching the Rydon Garage after which turn immediately left and proceed up Raleigh Hill. Take the first left into Southcott Road then second left down into Kenwith Road where Whipsiderry will be found towards the bottom on the right hand side.

Accommodation (all measurements are approximate)

GROUND FLOOR

Wood panelled and part glazed front door with porticoed surround to:

RECEPTION HALL: 3.29m x 3.74m plus staircase to first floor with storage under (10’9” x 12’3”). Radiator. Engineered oak flooring.

CLOAKROOM/LAUNDRY: 1.99m x 1.49m (6’6” x 4’10”). China wash bowl and working surface with plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer under. Low level WC. Chromium ladder style towel radiator. Engineered oak flooring.

‘L’ Shaped LIVING ROOM: 7.25m x 6.40m (max) (23’9” x 21’) Feature Gazco living flame log effect gas fire set within a Minster style mantelpiece surround. 4 Radiators. Fitted carpet. Dual aspect with rear south facing picture window and sliding patio door to the balcony.

DINING ROOM: 3.71m plus rounded bay window x 3.34m (12’2” x 10’11”). Additional side window, radiator and fitted carpet.

Folding Oak framed glazed doors from Living Room to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST: 7.88m x 3.27m (max) (25’10” x 10’8”). A delightfully social room and very light and airy having triple aspect plus velux roof lights to the breakfast area and commanding a view to behold day or night.

Extensive range of Shaker style storage cabinets with granite effect work surfaces and central island unit, integrated dishwasher, Rangemaster stove with 6 gas burners to the stainless steel hob and 2 ovens with stainless steel extractor hood over. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. 2 Radiators. Feature illuminated glass floor section with trap access to the garden room. Double doors to a wood pillared and glass balustrade enclosed:

BALCONY: 6.66m x 4.46m including staircase down to garden (21’10” x 14’7”). Composite decking and external lighting. A glorious sun trap also enjoying the fine southerly aspect.

FIRST FLOOR: Dog leg staircase with window over half landing.

MAIN LANDING: 2.61m x 1.25m (8’6” x 4’1”) plus inner corridor landing. Fitted carpet and hatch to insulated roof space with foldaway access ladder.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 2.75m x 1.99m (9’ x 6’6”). Corner shower cubicle with plumbed in shower and sliding cabinet doors. Free standing acrylic bath on silvered feet. China pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Chromium ladder style towel radiator. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan. Walk in secondary loft housing the Vaillant gas fired central heating boiler with insulated storage cylinder, immersion heater and heating programmers.

FRONT BEDROOM: 3.72m x 3.3m (12’2” x 10’10”). Dual north and west aspect. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

REAR BEDROOM: 3.62m x 3.33m (11’10” x 10’11”). South facing picture window with view to the wooded nature reserve and Kenwith valley. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

REAR MASTER BEDROOM: 3.98m x 3.33m (13’ x 10’11”). South facing picture window with valley views. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Open doorway to:

EN SUITE BATHROOM: 3.31m x 2.81m (10’10” x 9’2”). Large walk in shower cubicle with plumbed in dual shower with extractor fan over. Free standing acrylic bath with mixer shower tap set on a raised dais, china pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Radiator and chromium ladder style towel radiator. Wall mounted cabinet and tiled floor. South facing picture window.

FRONT BEDROOM: 3.94m x 2.82m (12’11” x 9’3”). Hatch to secondary roof space. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Opening into and including:

EN SUITE: tiled shower cubicle with folding doors, non-slip base and electric shower with extractor over. China corner wash basin and low level WC. Tiled floor.

EXTERNALLY: Set within overall plot of approx. 115’ (35m) x 50’ (15.25m) with vehicular access and parking for 4 cars to the front and side.

Also to the front is a mature Magnolia, outside water tap with to the side a wide wooden staircase leading down to the rear landscaped garden arranged on 2 levels with level lawns, mature shrubs, small trees and flowering beds, integral GARDEN ROOM: 3.17m (plus raised storage area with access to kitchen over) x 3.08m (10’4” x 10’1”) with beamed ceiling, radiator, vinyl flooring and PVCu double doors opening out onto a paved terrace.

Hot and cold external water taps. Wooden picket fence divide and steps down to further lawned and stone chipped area with veg plot, further wooden deck and former bunker/store.