5 bedroom house

An imposing period detached character residence with extensive gardens in an elevated setting on the outskirts of Bideford. Five bedrooms, three reception rooms, games room, four bathrooms and loft room. Ideal Family Home, B&B or Guesthouse. Dual occupancy potential. EPC Band D.

Situation - Bron-Y-Garth is situated in a prominent elevated position on the outskirts of Bideford in some of North Devon's most attractive and un-spoilt countryside yet only 2 miles from the town centre.
The port and market town of Bideford, on the banks of the River Torridge, offers a wide range of amenities within walking distance including various shops, butchers, pubs, restaurants, cafes and places of worship. Bideford has schooling for all ages (public and private), five supermarkets and shopping outlet and retail complex is nearby, with a range of popular brands such as Clarks, Crew and Starbucks. Bideford is also home to the Historic covered Pannier Market with shops and stalls and The Burton which combines an art gallery, museum with shop and a French bistro café. There is also access to the Tarka Trail from Bideford, which affords superb walks and cycle rides, that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple.

The popular friendly beach at Instow is around 3 miles away and the renowned coastal town of Westward Ho! is nearby which benefits from a three mile long safe and sandy beach which adjoins Northam Burrows Country Park and The Royal North Devon Golf Course, which is reputed to be the oldest links course in England. There are also a good range of amenities for its size, as well as access to the South West coastal footpath which affords excellent walks and stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coast line.
The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 8 miles away and offers all of 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 Junction 27 of the M5 motorway or via the railway to Exeter.

Description - This is a rare opportunity to acquire this imposing detached home, situated in a semi-rural yet convenient location on the outskirts of Bideford town, coming to the market for the first time in 37 years. Bron-Y-Garth meaning “breast of the hill” is understood to have been built in 1922, architecturally designed to an Arts and Crafts style by renowned local builder Mr W Beer. This magnificent property offers a wealth of period features that you would expect from a property of this era including high ceilings, light and airy reception rooms, large bedrooms all with stunning countryside views. The spacious accommodation also boasts over 4000 Sq ft arranged over four floors which includes a large loft room, games room and stunning views. The property has gas central heating, Eco air source hot water system, mains water connected and large septic tank system.
The houses comprises of an entrance via an arched covered vestibule entrance with door that leads into a stunning 21ft galleried entrance hall with a grand sweeping staircase to the upper floors and original parquet flooring. On the ground floor there are two large reception rooms, garden room, kitchen with a range of cupboards and Range cooker, useful utility room and pantry with original slate shelves. There is a second staircase that leads to the lower ground floor games room and kitchen area (described later).

On the first floor, there are five sizeable bedrooms, three of which have en-suites, and most over look the gardens. There is a family bathroom with separate WC, a large linen cupboard and staircase to the loft room, which could be converted into further bedrooms if required, subject to the relevant permissions. On the lower ground floor, there is a full height games room, kitchen, shower room and door to the rear garden, that could be easily adapted into a self contained apartment for a dependant relative or to provide a useful income. Externally, there is a beautiful walled garden with seating areas and flower beds to the side and the lower lawn garden is ideal for sporting activities or parties. In total, the generous grounds amount to 2/3 of an acre and include a newly laid sweeping driveway, fabulous views over the surrounding farmland, woodland and to the coast in the distance.

The accommodation is well presented, bright and extremely adaptable and could provide one spacious substantial family home or alternatively for those seeking a dual occupation or semi commercial use property (subject to planning consents) including B&B, guest house, small hotel etc.



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