6 bedroom house
Bideford, Devon, EX39 3NX
Guide Price
£900,000
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Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2021
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Situated in the popular and desirable district of Raleigh Hill, a quiet residential area conveniently close to the facilities in the centre of Bideford, is this substantial 6 bedroom period home.
Folly House was built around 1900 in a secluded setting, well back from the road and is surrounded by its own established gardens and ground which extend in area to approximately two thirds of an acre.
The very spacious accommodation is arranged over three levels and would make a splendid family residence however there is scope for dual occupancy, as well as potential for use as a guest house or bed and breakfast business.
The property retains many of the original character features including fireplaces, coving, a beautiful turning staircase, leaded stained glass windows and original four panel doors.
The driveway leads up to the side of the house where there is parking space for several vehicles and a detached 20' x 19' double garage .
At the front and side of the house is a covered entrance vestibule leading to the front door and entrance hall.
From the main hallway is the living room, which has a wide bay window, period ceiling coving, wooden floorboards, a multi fuel burning stove and stained glass doors into a large conservatory overlooking the surrounding gardens.
Adjacent to the living room is a generous sized dining room with an attractive fireplace and French doors to the rear garden.
The breakfast room is equipped with fitted storage cupboards, high quality wood effect flooring and a fantastic over the well-maintained front garden. Also positioned off of the breakfast room are the kitchen and the snug.
The snug is a warm and cosy room which possessing French doors to the rear garden. This charming room could easily be utilised as a study for any descerning buyer with the inclination to work from home.
The recent addition of the bespoke kitchen has completely transformed this sensational family sized house. The handmade "Prentice" kitchen includes an array of stylish cupboards and drawers, as well as space for a rangemaster oven and a fridge / freezer. There is an island with seating and storage space below, silestone and oak worktops, an integrated dishwasher and a door to the utility room.
The utility room has plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, Belfast sink and a door to the cloakroom housing a close coupled WC and a wash hand basin.
The staircase is a particularly impressive feature and is lit by an equally impressive full height leaded window lending considerable light to the stairwell. The upper two floors have very flexible accommodation.
The current arrangement on the first floor includes three double bedrooms with character features, a newly fitted bathroom and a separate shower room at the other end of the landing.
There are three further double bedrooms on the second floor and a luxurious four piece bathroom suite with far reaching views over Bideford town. There is also a further room housing a close coupled WC and a wash hand basin.
Outside, the gardens and grounds afford considerable privacy and are particularly well established with extensive areas of lawn, some very well stocked beds and borders and an ornamental pond to the rear with running water feature. Attractive paving abuts the house and to the rear is a sheltered south facing terrace providing an ideal outside eating area.
From Bideford Quay, drive towards the A39 passing Morrisons supermarket on the right and turn left into Raleigh Hill, just after Rydons car garage. Proceed up the hill and the entrance to the property is immediately on the left as you turn into Robins Hill, which is the third turning on the left.
Marketed by: Fine & Country, Bideford
Folly House was built around 1900 in a secluded setting, well back from the road and is surrounded by its own established gardens and ground which extend in area to approximately two thirds of an acre.
The very spacious accommodation is arranged over three levels and would make a splendid family residence however there is scope for dual occupancy, as well as potential for use as a guest house or bed and breakfast business.
The property retains many of the original character features including fireplaces, coving, a beautiful turning staircase, leaded stained glass windows and original four panel doors.
The driveway leads up to the side of the house where there is parking space for several vehicles and a detached 20' x 19' double garage .
At the front and side of the house is a covered entrance vestibule leading to the front door and entrance hall.
From the main hallway is the living room, which has a wide bay window, period ceiling coving, wooden floorboards, a multi fuel burning stove and stained glass doors into a large conservatory overlooking the surrounding gardens.
Adjacent to the living room is a generous sized dining room with an attractive fireplace and French doors to the rear garden.
The breakfast room is equipped with fitted storage cupboards, high quality wood effect flooring and a fantastic over the well-maintained front garden. Also positioned off of the breakfast room are the kitchen and the snug.
The snug is a warm and cosy room which possessing French doors to the rear garden. This charming room could easily be utilised as a study for any descerning buyer with the inclination to work from home.
The recent addition of the bespoke kitchen has completely transformed this sensational family sized house. The handmade "Prentice" kitchen includes an array of stylish cupboards and drawers, as well as space for a rangemaster oven and a fridge / freezer. There is an island with seating and storage space below, silestone and oak worktops, an integrated dishwasher and a door to the utility room.
The utility room has plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, Belfast sink and a door to the cloakroom housing a close coupled WC and a wash hand basin.
The staircase is a particularly impressive feature and is lit by an equally impressive full height leaded window lending considerable light to the stairwell. The upper two floors have very flexible accommodation.
The current arrangement on the first floor includes three double bedrooms with character features, a newly fitted bathroom and a separate shower room at the other end of the landing.
There are three further double bedrooms on the second floor and a luxurious four piece bathroom suite with far reaching views over Bideford town. There is also a further room housing a close coupled WC and a wash hand basin.
Outside, the gardens and grounds afford considerable privacy and are particularly well established with extensive areas of lawn, some very well stocked beds and borders and an ornamental pond to the rear with running water feature. Attractive paving abuts the house and to the rear is a sheltered south facing terrace providing an ideal outside eating area.
From Bideford Quay, drive towards the A39 passing Morrisons supermarket on the right and turn left into Raleigh Hill, just after Rydons car garage. Proceed up the hill and the entrance to the property is immediately on the left as you turn into Robins Hill, which is the third turning on the left.
Marketed by: Fine & Country, Bideford
Land Registry Data
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