Westacott Meadow, Barnstaple, North Devon

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Owner's comments

"Our house has been perfect for us - from hosting family gatherings in the huge kitchen/diner to enjoying games and relaxing in the garden (which is a true sun-trap). The large drive with 6+ spaces has also helped - visitors always have somewhere to park! Having lovely walks all around and a park with swings, slide and a zip wire within a stones throw, has been a lifesaver. We are lucky to have a little shop and post office within walking distance and we must mention the chip shop - fab food! Location was always important to us and not being too far from schools, town, beaches and Tesco helped us to make the decision to buy. We have loved living in Westacott Meadow but work commitments mean we have to move, we will be really sad to leave."

Accommodation

As you enter through the front door, you're immediately blessed with an inviting atmosphere, created by tasteful décor and a feeling of space and comfort. To the left there is a sitting room with a front facing aspect looking towards the private driveway, while on the right you will find a handy utility room, with stairs straight ahead of you rising to the first floor. The utility room hosts space for a spare fridge/freezer, tumble dryer and useful shelving for storage. Historically, the utility room has been utilised as a study and this could easily be done again. At the back of the home, the property has been opened up by a previous owner to create a wonderfully sociable and recently redesigned open plan kitchen/dining/family area with double doors flowing out to a south/west facing rear garden. The dining area has ample space for a set of table and chairs, and the current owners also have a small sofa in the reception area, the kitchen is well designed with a neat finish. There is a fixed breakfast bar, adding to the sociable nature of the room, with fitted appliances to include a fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and dishwasher, while there is also a large oven with 5 ring gas hob and extractor canopy over included in the sale. A stainless steel one and a half bowl sink/drainer sits underneath a window overlooking the rear, with work-surface space aplenty, with numerous wall, base cupboards and drawers. Furthermore, downstairs there is a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. 

Upstairs the landing presents access to each bedroom and the family bathroom and a hatch in the ceiling also gives access to the loft space housing the newly fitted gas combination boiler. Bedroom one is presented at the front of the home with a useful storage cupboard and stylish en-suite comprising a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and a large fully tiled shower cubicle. Bedroom two is also to the front elevation with a large fitted storage cupboard - a generous double room. Bedrooms three and four are well proportioned to the rear aspect and each are served by the central family bathroom, which has been tastefully refitted much like the rest of the home, to a lovely standard and to include a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and 'P' shaped panelled bath with shower over. 

Outside & Parking

Leading out from double doors at the rear of the property is an adjoining patio with ample seating space, and also given pedestrian access from the from the front of the property at the side. The rear boasts a south/west facing aspect which captures the sun all day long, and creating a real sun trap in this low maintenance space. There has been artificial lawn laid across the other section of the garden, divided by planters and bordered with fencing at each side. 

To the front there is a garage accessed via a traditional 'up and over' door, with a parking space directly in front. Further driveway parking can be found directly in front of the house, with ample other unrestricted spaces to park along the privately owned but shared driveway. In total there is opportunity to park around half a dozen cars. A few small steps and a gentle slope lead from the drive to the front door, which has a small area laid with shingle to conveniently store recycling bins and a few small shrubs to add colour to the front. 

Location

Westacott Meadow is located within the convenient residential district of Westacott, on the edge of Barnstaple where the home advertised is quietly positioned in a no through road with a variety of other property types and styles. Number 18 itself sits pleasantly tucked away down a small privately owned driveway that is shared with just one other property. Within only a few minutes walk are various nature trails and paths through Whiddon Valley Woods, and picturesque walks through country lines and countryside that adjoins the development. Orchard Vale Community School is also within a couple of minutes walk from the property, positioning this as an ideal family home. A Tesco superstore, garden centre, corner shop and popular fish & chip shop are all within close walking distance, as is the town centre within around 20-30 minutes. Furthermore, there is a subway and popular cycle network connecting the town and surrounding area within a short walk from the property. Barnstaple itself is the regional centre of North Devon, and boasts numerous high street shops including Green Lanes Shopping Centre, various supermarkets, department stores, cinema, live theatre, numerous eateries and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Whiddon Valley is particularly well located for the A361 network and beyond, taking you to the M5 and also Tiverton Parkway train station in around 45 minutes, where there is fast services to London Paddington. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border within about a 45 minute drive.

Useful information

• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band D
• EPC Rating - C/72 Potential - B/85
• Nearest Primary School - Orchard Vale Community School (approx. 5 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community School (approx. 30 minute walk or 2 miles by car)
• Seller's position - Looking for an onward purchase
• TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585