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Property

Barnstaple, Devon

£495,000

4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2 reception rooms
  • Detached Family House Situated in Edge of Town Location
  • 4.11 Acres of Pasture Land & Mature Gardens
  • Fabulous Views Over The Town & Towards Taw Estuary
  • Garage, Driveway & Additional Parking
  • Two Reception Rooms & Study/Office.
  • Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • Four Bedrooms (Two Ensuite)
  • Family Bathroom & Ground Floor W/C
  • Front & Rear Gardens, Storage Shed/Workshop & Conservatory
  • Excellent Range Of Amenities Nearby

Situated on the edge of Barnstaple in a convenient and sought-after location, is this spacious detached family house benefiting from mature gardens to the front and rear, garage, driveway parking and additional off-road parking across from the driveway. A rare addition to the property is an attached field, which measures approx. 4.11 Acres and benefits from mains water, stable/field shelter and some truly stunning views over the Town and towards the Taw Estuary. This is fantastic and immediately accessible space to stroll around, play, unwind or just chill out at the top and take in the scenery in the summer house. It may also appeal to buyers looking to accommodate or horse or pony, with the advantage of direct vehicle access. The house itself has been improved by the current vendors and now offers bright and generous accommodation, which lends itself perfectly for family living. In brief, it comprises of entrance hall with stairs to first floor, cloakroom with 2-piece suite comprising of a low level W/C and handbasin. Off the hall is a study/office, along with a spacious living room with dining space to the rear. The lounge area benefits from a fireplace with an excellent wood burner for those chilly nights. Sliding doors then lead through to the conservatory with doors giving access to the patio and rear garden. The stylish kitchen/breakfast has been re-fitted and extended in recent years and offers a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, one and a half bowl sink unit, Neff eye-level double electric oven and 4 ring electric hob with extractor over, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, breakfast bar and door out to the rear. On the first floor is a landing which leads to the four decent size bedrooms, with bedrooms one and two both offering en-suite shower rooms. All the bedrooms take advantage of the lovely views over Barnstaple town and the surrounding North Devon countryside, with the rear bedrooms overlooking the pastureland. The large family bathroom has been updated with a four piece suite comprising shower cubicle, bath, low level W/C and basin.

Being situated within the popular location of Newport, 6 River View is located in this quiet private cul-de-sac situation but still within easy walking distance of the amenities of Newport which include excellent schooling facilities for both primary, junior and secondary, health centre and of course excellent local shops within Newport, along with the Portmore Golf Course close at Hand. The Town Centre of Barnstaple itself is just a short distance away and offers an excellent range of both local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities including the acclaimed Green Lanes Shopping Centre. In addition to this there is also a theatre, cinema, hospital, range of schools and indoor heated leisure pool.

Ground Floor

Entrance

5.91m x 1.64m (19' 5" x 5' 5")

Cloak Room

1.83m x 2.31m (6' 0" x 7' 7")

Study/Office

1.55m x 2.05m (5' 1" x 6' 9")

Living Room with Dining Area

3.65m x 9.30m (12' 0" x 30' 6")

Conservatory

3.04m x 2.49m (10' 0" x 8' 2")

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

6.32m x 2.6m (20' 9" x 8' 6")

First Floor

Landing

4.44m x 1.93m (14' 7" x 6' 4")

Bedroom One

3.40m x 5.91m (11' 2" x 19' 5") (Max)

Ensuite

2.63m x 1.54m (8' 8" x 5' 1")

Bedroom Two

3.68m x 2.31m (12' 1" x 7' 7")

Ensuite

Bedroom Three

3.05m x 3.64m (10' 0" x 11' 11")

Bedroom Four

3.28m x 2.13m (10' 9" x 7' 0")

Bathroom

2.77m x 3.23m (9' 1" x 10' 7")

Outside

To the front of the property is a 5 bar gate giving access to the private driveway providing ample off road parking,. This then leads to the attached garage with new electric door. There is also an additional area of off road parking, immediately across from the private driveway, front garden laid mainly to lawn and pedestrian access down the side of the house, leading to the rear garden. To the rear is a good sized mature garden, with a patio area and two good sized areas of lawn. There is also also a very useful garden store/workshop. As mentioned in the property description, the owners have created a wonderful addition to the property, which is a field measuring approx. 4.11 acres and is accessed immediately from your rear garden. This is a fabulous place to stroll around, play and take in the amazing distant views. The pasture land also benefits from direct road access, stable/field shelter 7.22m x 3.57m and mains water, so may suit buyers looking to home a pony or horse. The access to the land is from Kings Close, with a short entrance track leading to the pasture field.

Property Facts

Vendor status. No onward chain.
Size of property. approx. 133 SQ M. 1431 SQ FT.
Tenure. Freehold.
Nearest Primary School. Newport.
Nearest Secondary School. Park Community School.
Nearest Health Centre. Litchdon. Newport.
EPC Rating. C.

Land Details

Size of land. 4.11 Acres (1.66 Hectares).
Mains Water Supply connected.
Tenure. Freehold.
Access. Direct access from a council maintained road (King's Close).
Overage Agreement. When the current vendors bought the land, it was subject to the sellers receiving 30% of the increase in the value of the land, in the event of planning consent being granted for the development of the land for residential or commercial use, for a period of 30 years.