stags.co.uk 01237 425030 | [email protected] Ivy Cottage, Weare Giffard Bideford, EX39 4QS Detached three bedroom period home situated in a popular village location enjoying countryside views. Torrington 2.5 miles Bideford 4.5 miles Coast 8 miles Barnstaple 14.5 miles • Detached period house • Completely renovated • Popular village location • Three double bedrooms • En-suite • Sitting room with fireplaces • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Parking & outbuildings • Ideal holiday home/main residence • Extensive garden • Guide price £385,000 Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London Ivy Cottage, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39 4QS SITUATION & AMENITIES vendors have managed to retain a wealth of character features choosing to The property is situated in the popular village of Weare Giffard which lies close renovate the period sash windows, exposed beams and fireplaces combining by the River Torridge conveniently between the towns of Bideford and Great period features with modern conveniences. The accommodation is arranged Torrington. The village has a good range of amenities including an active over two storeys with a family sitting room and an open plan kitchen/ breakfast village hall, church, pub (serving evening food), access to the Tarka Trail and room with handmade kitchen, slate work surface with matching island and bus service. The historic town of Great Torrington is approximately 2.5 miles integrated appliances on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three away and is surrounded by the commons on all 3 sides, of which is over 360 double bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite with the front bedrooms enjoying acres of common ground ideal for walking and nature. The town itself has an delightful views towards the river, meadow and woodland beyond. excellent range of amenities including bank, butchers, bakeries, post office, various shops, pubs and restaurants, swimming pool, 9 hole golf course, places of worship, primary and secondary school and a supermarket. There is also a The property sits in an elevated position with just over ¼ of grounds benefiting range of tourist attractions and leisure pursuits. from beautiful views towards the River Torridge. There is a level garden area to the side of the house and steps leading up to a extensive sloped and tiered gardens. On the opposite side of the road, steps lead to another area of garden The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge with a timber workshop/studio with parking for two vehicles to the side. and offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, Also beside the property is a stone barn with additional parking which could be bakeries, pubs and restaurants, cafes, places of worship, schooling for all ages converted into auxiliary accommodation or incorporated into the main house (public and private) and 5 supermarkets. There is also access to the Tarka Trail to create additional accommodation, if required, subject to planning close by, which affords superb walks and cycle rides that extend beyond permissions. Torrington and Barnstaple. The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, is more clearly identified Atlantic Village shopping outlet and retail complex is also nearby and offers a on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises in brief; range of popular brands such as Marks & Spencers, GAP and Starbucks to name a few. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 14.5 miles ENTRANCE away and offers all the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. From the road steps lead up to the property with an entrance open canopy There is also good transport opportunities via the A361 link road which vestibule porch, with wooden seating and door into; connects the motorway network at Junction 27 at the M5 or via rail and the ENTRANCE HALL Tarka Line. Chequer board quarry tile flooring and a wooden door with stainglass into the; DESCRIPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM This is an opportunity to acquire this three bedroom detached period home A triple aspect room with windows to the front, rear and side. The kitchen at which has been sympathetically restored and improved by the current owners. the rear of the room has slate flooring and handmade shaker-style wall and Believed to date back to the 1800's Ivy Cottage was once a former Clinton floor units, slate work surfaces and a matching island. 1½ sink and stainless estate property. Extensive work has been undertaken including a new roof with the addition of solar thermal tube system for the hot water and new heating system, re-wired and re-plumbed. Whilst adding contemporary touches, the Ivy Cottage, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39 4QS steel sink with mixer tap, Range double oven, extractor hood, range of built in Vaulted ceiling with exposed beam, window to rear, storage cupboard, velux appliances including dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine. window and double panelled radiator. Concealed wall mounted combination boiler. The south facing breakfast/dining area has solid oak plank flooring, old school BATHROOM radiators, a fireplace with period wooden mantle and slate hearth which has Vaulted ceiling, velux window, leaded glass pane window to rear, panelled enough space for a wood burning stove. bath with dual head mains shower, limestone tiling, pedestal wash hand basin A door leads to the side of the property and double doors to; and low level WC. There is also an old school heated towel rail, useful storage cupboard and extractor fan. SITTING ROOM A triple aspect room with windows to the front looking over the meadow to OUTSIDE the woodland beyond. Exposed ceiling beams, solid oak plank flooring, two To the front of the property, which is south facing, there is raised beds and off open fireplaces with limestone mantle pieces and slate hearths. Old school street parking to the side for one vehicle, beside this is a stone and timber radiators. Under stairs storage and separate cupboard housing the hot water workshop/studio. Steps from the road lead up to the side of the property and tank. further pathway to the rear of the property with stone store. A small set of steps from the property lead to a South facing area of lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs, to the rear of this further steps connect to the tiered rear gardens up to the boundary, with a plethera of fruit trees, seating areas Solid oak and pine stairs rising to the first floor with LED lighting and under and mature trees. A further two parking spaces beside the workshop/studio. stairs storage cupboard. FIRST FLOOR Vaulted ceiling which is galleried in style, solid oak bannister, old school Over the road is an additional south facing area of garden with mature trees, radiator, velux window to the rear and double access doors to roof space. lawn, shrubs, fruit trees and orchard. A detached stone and timber workshop/ Doors to; studio with iron roof, windows to the rear, roof storage and two further parking spaces beside. BEDROOM 1 Window to front looking out onto the meadow with river and woodland DIRECTIONS beyond, double panelled radiator and opening to; From Bideford Quay with the River Torridge on your left hand side proceed towards Torrington on the A386. Stay on this road passing through the village EN-SUITE of Landcross and after a short distance take the left hand turning signposted Window to front looking over the meadow, limestone tiled shower cubicle with towards Weare Giffard. Proceed along this road into the village, the church and dual head mains shower, low level WC, hand wash basin and a chrome old the village hall. Continue along the road passing the Cyder Press Public House, school heated towel rail. where the property can be found half a mile further on the left hand side. BEDROOM 2 SERVICES Dual aspect room with windows to front and side taking in the views over the Mains water and electricity. Gas central heating system. Solar thermal tubes, meadow and side garden. Double panelled radiator. for the hot water. BEDROOM 3 Ivy Cottage, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39 4QS 4 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW Tel: 01237 425030 Email: [email protected] These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose stags.co.uk.