4 bedroom house

Your quintessential white rendered, English, character residence is often regarded as one of the most desirable property types to aspire to own. 'Swiss Cottage' in the sought after Antsey Way is testament to this. Carpeted in trailing wisteria and mature red rose borders properties of this style and distinction seldom make it to the market in this ever thriving coastal North Devon village.

Sitting in a south westerly plot approaching half an acre the property was originally constructed in 1907 and is positioned directly off the Tarka Trail, only moments from the beach. The three tiered garden is worth a special mention as it is wonderfully secluded to all sides being perfect to families or individuals prefering a degree of privacy.

The property also boasts four / five bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms and even a secret bar! This wonderful home has been a fabulous second home to our vendor client for many years and is coming to the market for the first time in many decades.

Two obscure glazed panel entrance doors with wooden detailing and ironmongary leads into a covered porch which in turn leads into the main hall. To the immediate right is a Victorian styled propagating room, ideal for home growing with the main entrance hall straight ahead via a further internal main door.

With stairs leading up to the left the kitchen/ breakfast room sits at its opposite end and is the main hub of the home. Boasting a focal green Rayburn cooker set into the chimney breast the kitchen has been recently upgraded with a range of wall, base and drawer units with luxury vinyl flooring. Continuing on through the Kitchen there is a separate utility, larder and downstairs cloakroom with external oak door leading to the steps outside. A door to the far side of the kitchen also leads to a narrow space that serves as an mischievous hidden bar.

The lounge sits at the rear of the home that faces the garden which gives impressive views out across the alfresco terrace. A large bay also features within the space which is further complimented by a stone fireplace. The dining room is separate to the lounge and completes the cyclic motion around the ground floor back into the hall. Finally a study room and internal store room which could easily be adapted to be a fifth bedroom or guest suite (Subject to the neccessary consents).

Continuing up to the first floor accommodation the stairs feature three multi-opening internal windows, which flood extra light up towards the central landing. The four first floor bedrooms are sizeable doubles with the main bedroom benefitting from a large four piece ensuite with bath and shower. The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms which has been recently upgraded with modern sanitaryware.

We would also like to add that this home is particularly light and bright internally, which is most noticeable in the bedroom areas, thanks mainly due to its favourable position and duel aspect windows.

Swiss Cottage sits lower than the road adjacent with a set of wooden entrance gates providing both security and access onto the front drive. Offering a large vehicular area continues past the first row of banked herbaceous borders and lawn and up to a concrete area past the house. It is believed that this area once occupied a double garage but could easily be redeveloped into a number of alternative uses.

A number of existing external storage areas are also positioned here which also gives access to various subterranean cupboards and rooms under the back of the house. The remainder of the plot gently undulates down towards the Tarka Trail and consists of a raised and flagged alresco dining area with exposed brick partition and archway, two considerable sections of lawn and two storage sheds.
Driving from Bideford Town on the A39, take the left filter lane just after crossing the new bridge across the River Torridge and follow the signs to Instow. The main road through the village is called Anstey Way. Continuing on Anstey Way you will pass a left hand turn onto Kiln Close Lane where you will find the entrance Swiss Cottage entry gates also on the left hand side.

Marketed by: Fine & Country, Bideford