5 bedroom house

A light airy detached 5 bedroom bungalow refurbished and updated throughout. Now an excellent home for the growing family, with modern open plan living spaces and spacious lawns with plenty of outside seating. The property is well located just a short distance outside of the popular village of Bishops Tawton.

SUPERB VILLAGE LOCATION, 5 BEDROOMS, PRIVACY & VIEWS ALL SET IN 0.54 ACRES.

Approached over a sweeping driveway with plenty of parking and turning for numerous vehicles. Once inside, there is a large hallway which runs throughout the property. On either side of the hall are two double bedrooms both with bay windows providing a great deal of natural light. The lounge dining room and open-plan living space are perfect for socialising and hosting family and friends. This room is a generous size with two windows overlooking the private side garden and double doors leading out to the patio.

The kitchen is to the rear of the property and is newly fitted with a range of base and eye level units along with plenty of preparation space and has been completed to an attractive contemporary high gloss standard. The vaulted ceiling and large windows provide a lot of light into the room. From the kitchen there is access to the porch/boot room and the rear utility room. The utility has a further range of storage, space for white goods, an inset sink and further worktop space. There is also a ground floor shower room with a modern white suite, corner shower, wash basin and low-level WC.

On the first floor, there are three spacious bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Having 5 bedrooms to choose from will eliminate the age-old children's arguments over who gets the largest room. On this floor, there are two double bedrooms, both with views of the side gardens. The third bedroom has a view of the River Taw across the valley. This room could be used as an ideal work-from-home space. There is plenty of built-in and eaves storage.

The bathroom is a particularly good-sized room with a stand-alone bath, large separate shower, wash basin and a low-level WC. The family bathroom has been completed to a high modern standard with the property undergoing a full refurbishment in c2017 including the electrics, roof and full modernisation.

Situated only a mile from Bishop's Tawton which is a small attractive village south of Barnstaple. The pretty village is surrounded by large areas of agricultural land and woodland. Bishops Tawton is renowned for its 16th-century pub with many notorious menus and Sunday lunches bieng highly popular among locals. The village has a 14th-century church, excellent primary school and super travel links to both Barnstaple by bus and Exeter by car. A short journey takes you to Barnstaple Town Centre, the regional and administrative centre of North Devon. Situated in the valley of the River Taw, it is surrounded by beautiful rolling Devonshire countryside and some of the area’s best beaches and rugged coastal paths. As the commercial centre of the region, the town centre offers a variety of banking, schooling and recreational facilities including a theatre, cinema, leisure centre and restaurants. The vibrant town combines modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere. The popular golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Instow are within 5 miles' distance, perfect for outings with family and friends. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 motorway, together with Barnstaple's train network giving easy access to Exeter central station and beyond.

Hallway -

Ground Floor Bedroom - 3.66m x 2.95m (12'0" x 9'8") -

Ground Floor Bedroom - 3.63m x 2.95m (11'10" x 9'8") -

Dining Family Room - 6.15m x 5.08m (20'2" x 16'7") -

Lounge - 5.94m x 3.63m (19'5" x 11'10") -

Kitchen - 3.63m x 4.57m (11'10" x 14'11") -

Utility Room - 4.57m x 2.72m (14'11" x 8'11") -

Ground Floor Shower Room - 1.92m x 1.88m (6'3" x 6'2") -

Rear Porch -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom - 4.59m x 2.19m (15'0" x 7'2") -

Bedroom - 3.43m x 2.59m (11'3" x 8'5") -

Bedroom - 6.02m x 2.93m max (19'9" x 9'7" max) -

Bathroom - 3.04m x 3.28m (9'11" x 10'9") -

Garage/Workshop -

The outside of this property is where it excels even further with private gardens and the plot extending to 0.54 of an acre in size. The sweeping driveway gives access to plenty of parking and the garage/workshop space. From the front elevation, as we look at the property, there is a smaller garden to the right with a gently sloping lawn surrounded by shrubbery and trees giving a high degree of privacy. A paved patio area perfect for alfresco dining or summer entertaining with family and friends.

Whereas on the other side there is more space perfect for a children's play area or stretching the legs with your fury friends. The property enjoys a southerly aspect providing plenty of sun throughout the day. It is well stocked with a range of trees and shrubs and is a haven for wildlife.

Overall, this property is very private and for those of you that are looking for a country property only a short distance to Barnstaple in a popular village location, look no further. Contact our Barnstaple branch for further information and to arrange your viewing.



Marketed by: Phillips, Smith & Dunn, Barnstaple