Property description
SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION. A terraced bay fronted riverside Victorian Period house over 3 floors now in need of refurbishment and repair.
Arranged with enclosed porch, entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, lean to kitchen, conservatory, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Approx. 35' rear garden backing onto the river Torridge.
Forming part of the Estate of the late Mr W R Eastmond and owned by the same family for almost 80 years.
A Character property with huge potential to take full advantage of its enviable waterside location, the wonderful views across and up and down the river Torridge and to create mooring facilities.
Situated on the level and just over quarter mile or so from the picturesque quayside and town centre shops and amenities that the Port and Market town of Bideford has to offer.
Approx. 3 miles away are the estuary villages of Appledore and Instow plus the seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjacent Royal North Devon Golf Club. North Devon's principal town of Barnstaple lies some 9 miles away whilst the M5 motorway connection just north of Tiverton is approx. 45 miles.
SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Part gas fired central heating (installed early 2015). uPVC Double glazed windows to front elevation.
COUNCIL TAX: Band A
REFERENCE: UKB0665.
DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed across the old bridge turning right at the end and into Torrington Street where the property will be found towards the far end on the right hand side.
ACCOMMODATION(all measurements are approximate)GROUND FLOOR: Wood panelled front door with corbelled canopy over to:
ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Wall mounted electric meter and fuse boxes. Original Tessellated tile floor.
ENTRANCE HALL: Original plaster corniced ceiling and corbelled square arch. Radiator. Fitted carpet (covering, we are advised, further tessellated tile flooring).
FRONT LIVING ROOM: 3.39m plus walk in uPVC double glazed window x 3.19m (11' 1\" x 10' 5\"). Tiled fireplace and hearth with painted wood mantle surround and adjoining painted storage cupboard. Radiator. Original plaster cornice ceiling and center rose. Carpet as laid.
DINING ROOM: 3.5m x 3.21m (.16' 4\" x 10' 6\"). Tiled fireplace and hearth with old gas fire. Radiator. Understairs store cupboard. Carpet as laid.
BREAKFAST ROOM: 3.96m x 2.26m (13' x 7' 4\"). Radiator. Window bench seat. Water meter. Door to:
LEAN TO CONSERVATORY: 4.2m x 1.54m (13' 9\" x 5') with access door to garden.
LEAN TO KITCHEN: 2.64m x 1.91m (8' 7\" x 6' 3\"). Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Basic fitments and free standing electric cooker. Quarry tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR:BATHROOM: 3.10m x 2.40m (10' 2\" x 7' 10\"). Containing a white panelled bath and wash basin with cupboard housing the Glow-Worm Combi Ultimate gas fired central heating and hot water boiler (installed early 2015). Stainless steel ladder style towel radiator. West facing views across the river.
SEPARATE LOW LEVEL WC:MAIN LANDING AREA: With radiator and understairs store cupboard.
FRONT BEDROOM 1: 4.20m x 3.46m (13' 9\" x 11' 4\") . uPVC Double glazed. Double radiator. Fitted wardrobe.
REAR BEDROOM 2: 3.22m x 2.57m (10' 6\" x 8' 5\"). Radiator. West facing views across the river.
SECOND FLOOR:ATTIC BEDROOM 3: 3.96m x 3.45m (max - under eaves)(13' x 11' 3\") with west facing Dormer window with river views.
EXTERNALLY: Slightly recessed off the pavement to the front with a low boundary wall.
The rear garden is approx. 35' x 15' (10.67m x 4.57m) contains dilapidated outhouses with the rear boundary wall immediately adjoining the river Torridge over which there are delightful views, sunny days and magical sunsets to be enjoyed. (Some other dwellings along the terrace have transformed the rear gardens to maximise the superb access and also utilised mooring facilities and created aspects to the foreshore).
VENDORS SOLICITORS: Messrs Peter Peter and Wright, Grenville House, The Quay, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 2EZ. (MIss Lauren Hockin) Telephone - 01237 472233. Email - laurenhockin@peterslaw.co.uk.
LEGAL PACK: This will be available from the vendors solicitors as above.
VIEWING: By strict appointment with the Auctioneers.
GUIDE PRICE: An indication of the sellers current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period,a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve (see below). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
RESERVE PRICE: This is the Sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price in not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Please note that any person buying or bidding at auction must produce upon request documentation to confirm their name and residential address.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.