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Riversdale House, Weare Giffard Bideford, EX39 4QR
A detached residence benefiting from single bank fishing rights, potential for dual family and 2 separate cottages.
Torrington 2.5miles, Bideford 4.5 miles, Barnstaple 14.5 miles
• Sought After Location • Single Bank Fishing Rights • Close To Tarka Trail • 2 Separate Cottages (In Need Of Refurbishment) • Delightful Gardens • Possible To Divide Into 2 Or For Dual Family Occupation • Set In Approx 1.3 acres • Guide price £610,000
Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London Riversdale House, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39 4QR
SITUATION AND AMENITIES permission) be divided into two. There are already two separate entrance doors The property is situated in the popular village of Weare Giffard which lies close by and staircases. It could also easily suit for dual family occupation or as a bed and the River Torridge conveniently between the Towns of Bideford and Great breakfast. Torrington. The village has a good range of amenities including an active village hall, church, pub, access to the Tarka Trail and an excellent bus service. The historic The property sits in gardens of approximately 1.3 acres which back onto open town of Great Torrington is approx. 2.5 mies away and is surrounded by The fields at the rear. There are two separate vehicular accesses, ample off road Commons on three sides, which is over 360 acres of common ground, ideal for parking and a good sized pond with weeping willow where the heron frequently walking and nature. The town itself has an excellent range of amenities including visits. banks, butchers, bakeries, post office, various shops, pubs and restaurants, a swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, places of worship, primary and secondary The property is situated in a highly convenient location within easy access of school and a supermarket. There are also a range of tourist attractions and leisure Bideford and Great Torrington and is available to the market with no ongoing pursuits including RHS Rosemoor Gardens and Dartington Crystal. The port and chain. market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, pubs and restaurants, cafes, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the three supermarkets. There is also access to the Tarka Trail, which affords superb accompanying floorplan, but comprises: walks or cycle rides that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 14.5 miles away and offers all the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport opportunities via the A361 link road, which connects to the motorway network at The main pillared front door leads through to the entrance hall which has a tiled junction 27 of the M5 or via rail and the Tarka Line. floor. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.There is an understairs storage cupboard that houses the wall mounted gas fired boiler.The sitting room has a bay window DESCRIPTION to the front elevation overlooking the garden.There is an open fireplace with a cast This is an opportunity to acquire a stunning detached period property in this highly iron insert and marble surround. A door then leads through into the study which sought after quiet village location in North Devon. The property is extremely overlooks the front elevation. It then opens through to the garden room which versatile and benefits from single bank fishing rights on the River Torridge which enjoys a dual aspect with access to the front elevation. (If the property was to be can be accessed via foot from the property. divided the garden room could be converted into the kitchen for the right hand section of the property).There is a vaulted ceiling. From the entrance hall there are Adjacent to the property is a range of stone barns that are currently divided into two doors which lead into the dining room which has a bay window to the front two separate cottages with garage and storage beneath. There is a separate elevation and a window to the rear elevation, there is an ornate fireplace with vehicular access as well as a pedestrian access from the village road. The two timber mantle over. A corridor then leads through to the family room. Again if the cottages have full residential use and are in varying states of repair. Swallows is a property was to be divided into two this would be the corridor that would need to two bedroomed cottage that is in need of refurbishment. Herons is currently used be blocked up.The family room has a wood floor, window to the front elevation, as a games room for the main property but requires more work and renovation to exposed beams, lintels and stonework.There is a wood burning stove on slate bring it up to a let able standard (walls and ceilings have been removed). hearth. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.There is also a further door to the front elevation.The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a dual aspect with a slate tiled floor, At present the main property is arranged as a spacious four reception room six an excellent range of matching wall and base units and storage with a stainless bedroom dwelling. It could, with minor alterations (subject to planning Riversdale House, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39 4QR
steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. There is space for a HERONS Range style cooker with an extractor over (available by separate negotiation), The front door leads through to the kitchen which has a range of matching wall fridge, freezer and dishwasher.The boot room/utility room has a further door to and base units with sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. There is space for a the front elevation with a tiled floor. There is an excellent range of matching wall cooker and fridge freezer. The rest of the property has been opened out with the and base units and storage cupboards with a stainless steel single drainer sink unit floors and ceilings removed to provide a games room with separate bathroom. set into roll top work surfaces.There is space for a washing machine, tumble dryer There is a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. and freezer. Off is a wet room with low level WC, wash hand basin and a shower. SWALLOWS The front door gives access to the entrance hall which has a hatch access to the loft space. The sitting/dining room enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the garden The first floor landing has a stained glass arched window to the rear elevation with and pond. There is a stone fireplace with gas fire and exposed beams. The kitchen a hatch access to the loft space and built in storage cupboard. Bedroom one has a has a range of matching wall and base units with sink set into roll top work window to the front elevation and a hatch access with a loft ladder which leads to surfaces, space for a cooker and fridge freezer. There are two good sized a partially converted occasional room. Bedroom two is a good sized room bedrooms and a shower room. overlooking the garden, there is also a shower cubicle and vanity wash hand basin. Bedroom three has a window to the front elevation. The bathroom has a three FISHING RIGHTS piece white suite with low level WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with The property enjoys single bank fishing rights on the River Torridge which extends shower over. Bedroom four overlooks the garden and has vanity wash hand basin. from the village park to the ford which is just west of the property. There is a There is also a connecting door that leads through to the second landing which pedestrian foot access from the garden across the field to the River Torridge. A also has a hatch access to the loft space and window to the rear elevation. The plan of the fishing rights is available from the agent upon request. bathroom has a three piece white suite with low level WC, wash hand basin and a tongue and groove panelled bath. Bedroom five has a window to the front LOCAL AUTHORITY elevation and exposed beams. Bedroom six enjoys a dual aspect and a shower Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 2QG. Tel: cubicle and wash hand basin. 01237 428700. OUTSIDE DIRECTIONS The property is approached through a set of pillars and a driveway that sweeps From Bideford Quay with the River Torridge on your left hand side, proceed around to the parking area in front of the property. It also leads to the secondary towards Torrington on the A386. Stay on this road passing through the village of vehicular access passing the barns situated to the left of the main property. There Landcross and after a short distance take the left hand turning sign posted is a good sized terrace situated adjacent to the property. Beyond this area is a large towards Weare Gifford. Proceed along this road passing through the village, the level area of lawn with mature trees. There is also a large wildlife pond with a church and the village hall. The entrance to the property will be situated just weeping willow tree. The garden backs directly onto fields where there is a before the pub on the left hand side with the entrance pillars on the right hand pedestrian access that leads from the garden to the River Torridge and the fishing side with a nameplate clearly displayed. rights. To the left hand side of the property is a range of stone barns that have been divided into two apartments with a garage below and ample storage rooms. SERVICES At present they are in varying states of repair that both have full residential All mains connected. Gas fired central heating. consent. There is a pedestrian access from the village road or an archway to the WEB FIND side of the farmhouse leads to the inner yard. There a set of stairs which rise to the 55890 first floor where both apartments have their own access. Riversdale House, Weare Giffard, Bideford, EX39 4QR
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