Ocean View Road, Bude
A truly exceptional detached period house rarely seen on the market and greatly improved by the current owners. Enjoying spacious and luxurious living accommodation arranged over three floors, boasting fine sea and country views and being located in the highly sought after Ocean View Road. A landmark property within easy walking distance of Crooklets Beach and Bude town centre.
The property comprises entrance porch, playroom, sitting room, sunroom, large kitchen diner, utility and downstairs wet room. On the first floor 2 ensuite bedrooms, a bathroom, further double bedroom and balcony with sea view. On the second floor are two further ensuite bedrooms and separate cloakroom. The property benefits from mains gas central heating and great expense has also been made by the current owners in the pressurised solar assisted hot water system.
Outside the property it is complimented by its own extensive private gravel driveway and detached double garage/workshop set within a fully enclosed and sizeable private south facing rear garden.
With some wonderful architectural additions to the property it has created a bright modern living space, connecting with the gar...read more
A truly exceptional detached period house rarely seen on the market and greatly improved by the current owners. Enjoying spacious and luxurious living accommodation arranged over three floors, boasting fine sea and country views and being located in the highly sought after Ocean View Road. A landmark property within easy walking distance of Crooklets Beach and Bude town centre.
The property comprises entrance porch, playroom, sitting room, sunroom, large kitchen diner, utility and downstairs wet room. On the first floor 2 ensuite bedrooms, a bathroom, further double bedroom and balcony with sea view. On the second floor are two further ensuite bedrooms and separate cloakroom. The property benefits from mains gas central heating and great expense has also been made by the current owners in the pressurised solar assisted hot water system.
Outside the property it is complimented by its own extensive private gravel driveway and detached double garage/workshop set within a fully enclosed and sizeable private south facing rear garden.
With some wonderful architectural additions to the property it has created a bright modern living space, connecting with the garden through large glass feature doorways, early viewing is recommend to avoid disappointment.
SITUATION
Arguably the most sought after residential street within the town, Ocean View Road is within walking distance of popular sandy beaches, stunning coastal walks, public houses, restaurants and the towns 18 hole links golf course. Bude town centre is within easy distance and offers a wide range of commercial, education and recreational facilities including primary and secondary schools, range of independent and national shopping outlets and supermarkets.
Exeter (54 miles) provides inter-city rail service, international airport and M5 motorway network. South of Launceston (19 miles) the city of Plymouth (45 miles) provides continental ferry port and inter-city rail.
COMMUNICATIONS
Road - the A30 dual carriageway is approximately 19 miles and provides access to Cornwall in the West and Exeter and the M5 motorway in the east. The M5 provides motorway access to the midlands and north of England and connects with the M4 north of Bristol to provide a motorway link to London.
Rail - Regular daily intercity train services operate from Exeter to London-Paddington, Manchester and Birmingham. There is also a service from Exeter via Salisbury to Waterloo to connect to the city of London and via Eurostar to the continent.
Air - Exeter and Newquay airports provide daily flights to London, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, the Isles of Scilly, the Channel Islands and a growing number of continental destinations.
THE RESIDENCE
ENTRANCE PORCH
Paved steps lead up to the uPVC double glazed front door, half glazed with flag window to the side and single glazed window to the front. Ceramic tiled floor, beamed ceiling and wall light. Large timber entrance door with feature stained glass window into the entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL
Beautiful entrance hall with original chequered tiled flooring, stairs to the first floor, coved ceiling, under stairs storage cupboard and walk in mock phone cupboard used as coat room with glazed door. Fire alarm system, radiator, boiler cupboard with electrical consumer unit, phone point and internet access.
SITTING ROOM
uPVC double glazed bay window to the side and further window to the side, engineered oak flooring, TV point, feature fire place with timber mantle and slate hearth and log burning stove, picture rail, original cornicing, recessed spot lighting and client light, radiator and door to sun room.
KITCHEN
Having undergone complete renovation by the current owners this beautiful kitchen benefits from granite work surfaces with shaker style wall and base units the full length of the kitchen and includes four oven AGA centrepiece (with electric conversion). Space for American style fridge freezer, butler sink with mixer tap over, built in dishwasher, pantry storage cupboards, extractor hood, centre island with granite work surface and base units under with microwave built in. Original cornicing with ceiling light and engineered oak flooring throughout. Opening to dining area.
UTILITY ROOM
Double glazed window and door to the side, roll top work surfaces with base units under, oak flooring, inset sink and drainer unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk in pantry cupboard fully shelved.
DINING
Large dining space extended from the main house in front of four leaf bifold doors bringing the whole house into the south facing garden. Continuation of engineered oak flooring and underfloor heating, space and seating for 12+, recessed spot lighting in skimmed ceiling, space for dining furniture and walk way linking the sitting room, dining room and sun room.
SUN ROOM
Triple aspect sun room with double glazed windows to three sides and feature corner sliding doors onto the sun terrace. Steps down from the connecting walkway, partial sea views, underfloor heating with engineered oak flooring over, TV point, fitted blinds, skimmed ceiling and recessed spotlighting.
SHOWER/WET ROOM
Perfect for blasting off the sand after a trip to the beach with under floor heating, uPVC double glazed window to the side with tiling floor to ceiling with walk in shower area, low level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail and recessed spot lighting. Illuminated bathroom cabinet and heated mirror.
PLAY ROOM
uPVC double glazed bay window to the side, original solid oak flooring, radiator, dado rail, textured ceiling with coving and ceiling light, TV point, original cornicing and picture rail
Stairs to first floor
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Multi-pane stained glass window to the side, fitted carpet throughout, radiator, uPVC double glazed door to BALCONY with space for table and chairs and sea views. Coved ceiling and ceiling light. Doors off to:
FAMILY BATHROOM
uPVC double glazed with obscured glass window to the side, extractor fan, skimmed ceiling with recessed spot lighting, roll top bath with mixer tap over, low level WC, tiled floor, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash backing. Double shower enclosure with mixer shower over, heated towel rail and hot water tank cupboard. Illuminated bathroom cabinet and heated mirror.
BEDROOM TWO
Large double bedroom with bay window to the side with sea views, fitted carpet, original cornicing, textured ceiling and ceiling light, sink inset into vanity unit, radiator, lockable storage cupboard and space for bedroom furniture.
MASTER BEDROOM
Double bedroom with original cornicing and ceiling light, two uPVC double glazed window to the rear, carpet, radiator, space for bedroom furniture and door to ensuite.
ENSUITE:
Tiled flooring and to all wet areas, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, skimmed ceiling with recessed spot lighting, double shower enclosure with mixer shower over and extractor fan. Illuminated bathroom cabinet and heated mirror.
BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with bay window to side with sea views, picture rail, textured ceiling with ceiling light, space for bedroom furniture, radiator, carpet and door to ensuite.
ENSUITE:
Ensuite shower room with pedestal hand wash basin, extractor fan, recessed spot lighting and shower enclosure with electric shower over and tiled splash backing.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Eves access, radiator, fitted carpet, roof light, skimmed ceiling and loft access.
CLOAKROOM
Vinyl flooring, low level WC and extractor fan.
BEDROOM FOUR
uPVC double glazed window to the front and feature window to the front. Sea views, fitted carpet, radiator, in eves with partial restricted head height to one end.
ENSUITE:
Pedestal hand wash basin, vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, ceiling light, glass shower enclosure with tiled splash backing to wet areas. Wall lights, ceiling light and extractor fan.
BEDROOM FIVE
uPVC double glazed window to the rear with great views over the golf course and towards the rest of town. Eves storage access, skimmed ceiling with ceiling light, radiator , fitted carpet and space for bedroom furniture. Door to ensuite.
ENSUITE:
Curved shower enclosure with mixer tap over, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, heated towel rail, wall light, extractor fan, ceiling light, tiled to all wet areas and vinyl flooring.
OUTSIDE
Flexbury Lodge is tucked away behind a stone wall and mature hedgerows, has a stone gated entrance leading to a large gravelled driveway to one side of the property. Pedestrian access extends to the opposite side of Flexbury Lodge leading to the rear porch and the rear garden. At the end of the driveway where there is parking for 5 or more cars, there is a double garage.
The rear garden is chiefly laid to lawn with attractive mature hedgerows and border plants and shrubs with an exposed brick wall down one side and panel fencing down the other. Slate paved patio area immediately behind Flexbury Lodge and paved access to the far side of the property.
All in all a sizeable and pleasant south facing outdoor space, being completely enclosed and private and enjoying glimpsing views of the countryside around.
Detached Garage (19'10" x 16'4" (6.05m x 4.98m)
Up and over vehicular garage door, pedestrian door to garden power and lighting.
SERVICES
Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity.
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VIEWINGS
Please ring 01288 359999 to view this property and check
availability before incurring travel time/costs. All viewings are strictly by appointment only.