River View, Appledore
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Detached prestigious barn conversion sleeping 8/10 + cot
First class individual property with river views, just a short walk from the village and quayside
Most attractive and peaceful location, commanding a beautiful panorama over the village and estuary. A short enjoyable stroll brings you to the centre of this charming village renowned for its bustling fisherman's quayside, cobbled streets, quaint shops, art/ craft galleries and character pubs serving excellent meals. Fresh fish and boat trips are often available from the quay, which also offers an excellent vantage point from which to observe the passing maritime activity and lovely views across to the beach and watersports centre at Instow. A short drive brings you to the vast surf-washed sands, entertainments and Royal Golf Links of Westward Ho!, and the burrows nature reserve and indoor pool and leisure centre at Northam. Horse riding stables and adventure school with tuition for outdoor activities including surfing, canoeing, abseiling etc are also nearby. The market town amenities at the Elizabethan port of Bideford and Big Sheep theme park are each less than 5 miles away, with the dramatic National Trust coastline and footpaths around Clovelly and Bucks Mills also within a scenic 15 mile journey.
The property has recently been extensively renovated and extended to exacting high standards, blending only the finest new and reclaimed materials and creating a quite beautiful, contemporary finish. The professional owners have acquired the property for their own occasional holiday use and accommodation is therefore furnished and equipped to first class levels,benefitting from double glazing and gas fired central heating throughout. Four superb bedrooms - spacious first floor dual-aspect master double with magnificent vaulted beamed ceiling, river views, fitted wardrobes and fully tiled en-suite bathroom/wc, with designer fitments, dual washbasins, Mira power shower, halogen spots, heated towel rail and limestone flooring. All other bedrooms are situated on the ground floor and comprise; dual aspect double with river views, French doors leading to sun lounge, fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathroom/wc with designer fitments, Mira power shower, halogen spots, heated towel rail and ceramic flooring. Two children's rooms: twin bedded , and full size bunk-bedded with fitted wardrobes (camp bed available). Fully tiled, high specification ground floor shower room/wc with Mira power shower in double cubicle, handbasin and heated towel rail, and additional separate wc with handbasin on first floor. All main reception areas occupy the first floor, to take full advantage of all the river views available and offer spacious, light, open-plan living. Sitting area with modern remote controlled 'letterbox' inset real flame gas fire, LCD colour TV, DVD player and CD music centre (all served by surround sound system with recessed ceiling speakers), halogen spots, floor-to-ceiling windows offering glorious river views, large corner suite and French doors leading to an extensive timber-decked, L-shaped balcony and sun-terrace with garden furniture and magnificent views over the two rivers - fully enclosed by a bespoke designer balustrade. High quality, fully fitted kitchen area with integrated appliances in maple units including double elec cooker, separate five ring gas hob + stainless steel extractor, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, auto washer/dryer etc, granite composite sink, halogen spots and breakfast bar with four stools. Spacious adjoining dining area with chic solid oak table and benches, halogen spots, and river views through French doors giving further access to the sun deck. Large, welcoming entrance/reception hall with occasional seating, wonderful custom-made reclaimed pine and brushed-steel staircase to first floor, and door to rear garden. Spacious and attractive ground floor sun lounge (accessed via hallway or upvc sound-proof doors from double bedroom) with dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows, LCD colour TV, DVD player, selection of children's games, double bed-settee, conservatory furniture, bean bags and French doors to front garden. The quality of the property is complemented by the delightful grounds that surround it, offering a serene and peaceful haven. To the rear is an extensive, professionally landscaped, gently sloping rear garden commanding delightful coastal and river views and with gravel pathways bordered by railway sleepers, lawns, shrubs, flower borders, mature trees, feature pond (young children may require supervision), level sitting area with table, chairs and sun loungers, and large deck with garden furniture, bamboo screening and gas barbecue. Large gravelled drive to the front with five bar entrance gate and ample parking for four cars.
Friday changeover * All fuel costs inclusive May 21 - Aug 27, £25 pw all other times * Maximum 6 adults * No pets * Bed linen inclusive * Non-smoking property * Highchair and stairgates available * Minimum rental £700
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