3 bed bungalow for sale

Forest Lakes, Woolsery, Bideford, North Devon EX39

Cash buyers only. A truly rare opportunity to buy this impressive and secluded detached three- bedroom Scandinavian style wooden holiday lodge sitting in just under 5 acres of grounds, including extensive lawns, woods and a 1.5 acre fishing lake with carp.

10 Forest Lakes is conveniently positioned within a quiet location away from the outside world, yet within a five minute drive of the nearby village of Woolsery and all of its amenities. Further features include a garage, ample off road parking for several vehicles.

The lodge forms part of a small private estate with other lodges dotted around natural woodlands and this particular one sits in grounds of just under 5 acres overlooking its own 1.5 acre lake with carp in a very quiet and secluded location on the edge of open countryside.

The property is for use as a second home and can be used or let out for 12 months of the year due to the original planning consent. The owner is prepared to include the majority of the furniture, fixtures and fittings in the sale price.

The accommodation provides an impressive 42' open plan living/dining/kitchen, with sliding doors giving access to a decked terrace with inset hot tub and views towards the lake.

The accommodation provides an impressive 42' open plan living /dining /kitchen, with sliding doors giving access to a decked terrace with inset hot tub and views towards the lake. The kitchen area is divided from the living space by a wide worktop and there is a range of attractive oak style units. Appliances include an electric hob, oven, washing machine, fridge, freezer and dish washer. A door from the kitchen leads to a hallway with airing cupboard and a door to an integral single garage which has also been subdivided to provide an additional third bedroom

The main double bedrooms have built in wardrobes and are positioned to the front of the cabin with the master also having a tasteful en-suite bathroom and there is a seperate modern shower room.

A door from the kitchen leads to a hallway with airing cupboard and a door to an integral single garage which has also been subdivided to provide an additional occasional third bedroom.

Outside at the front, double gates open to a gravelled area providing plenty of parking space. Dotted around the grassed areas surrounding the lodge are various types of trees and at the rear in full view, is the 1.5 acre wildlife lake with carp which has a small island in the middle and a bird hide at the opposite end.

Nb: The vendor put in 20+ carp fish in the lake three years ago from half pound up to 15 pound weights.

Holiday Letting & Special Notes - The property is subject to a Holiday Restriction Clause with a 52 week occupancy, and each new owner must have a permanent residence elsewhere.

Due to the timber construction of the property, we have been advised that this is only available to cash buyers.

Annual Site Charges & Services - Each privately owned lodge is subject to a site service charge currently £1,300 (plus VAT) per annum.
From Bideford, take the A39 towards Bude. At Bucks Cross, turn left towards Woolsery. Upon entering Woolsery village, proceed to the T junction with the school opposite and there is a small white signpost to Meddon and Huddisford which takes you down a lane running down the left hand side of the school. At Duerdon Cross continue on until reaching a wide splay with gravelled drive on the left hand side (about 3 kilometers from Woolsery) which is the entrance to Marshalls Farm. Drive down the track and after a short distance bear left and follow the track round to the right. Lodge 8 is positioned on your left and take the track immediately opposite on the right, where number 10 will be found after a short distance on your left hand side, accessed via a gated entrance.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Kitchen/Living/Dining Room (12.8m x 3.15m)

Bedroom 1 (3.45m x 2.87m)

Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 2 (4.04m x 2.87m)

Inner Lobby

Occasional Bedroom Three (3.4m x 3.15m)

Shower Room

Outside

Garage

Services

Mains Electric, water and private drainage

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Not Yet Available

EPC

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