Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39

An opportunity has arisen to live in the beautiful, landscaped grounds of the Kenwith Castle Residential / Nursing Home in this well-presented two-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached bungalow with an open southerly aspect to the front. The property was built to a high specification to ensure low running costs and ease of maintenance with independent living in mind and has had all windows and rear patio windows recently replaced.

Kenwith Castle Gardens is located on the edge of the popular village of Abbotsham, approximately 2 miles from the port and market town of Bideford and is also close to Westward Ho! and the pretty fishing village of Appledore with the dramatic Atlantic coastline close-by.

Access to the bungalow is through a bright and spacious hallway positioned central to the home with doorways leading to further principal rooms There is a useful storage facility which houses the brand new boiler and is ideal for any motorized vehicle and which has a separate door to the front of the property.

There is large living room which is flooded with natural light from the window that overlooks the front of the property. There is a central feature fireplace with electric fire and plenty of space to sit and relax

A door gives access to the kitchen / dining room which has a modern, fitted kitchen with plenty of cupboard space and eye and base level units. There is an integrated electric oven, microwave and hob with space for free-standing appliances.
There is space for dining room table and chairs or alternatively a seating area to enjoy your morning coffee with views to the rear of the property with French doors that open onto the rear patio / seating area.

The home enjoys two double bedrooms overlooking the front and rear of the property respectively with the main master bedroom also benefitting from fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom comprising of WC, wash basin and bath with shower over.

The main family bathroom has a fully fitted wet room benefitting from a close coupled WC, wash basin and shower facility whilst also featuring a large storage cupboard and space for multiple washing appliances.

To the outside number 17 features a low maintenance rear garden comprising of raised patio and stone chippings with space for a small table and chairs.

AGENTS NOTE:
The property is leasehold with the balance of a 999-year lease. The freeholder is Care South who provide a managed retirement community. The service charge for the development, which includes maintenance of all the common areas, gardens, grounds and facilities as well as up to 1 ¼ hours of weekly care, is currently £3,703.67 per annum for the annual charging period 1st July 2025 – 30th June 2026. This can be paid in monthly instalments if required. Purchasers must meet qualifying age (65+) and care criteria. The freeholder has first refusal on resale and a 3% fee applies on any future open market sale. Pets are allowed but are subject to written consent. Further details and information available upon request.


There is now a brand new boiler.