Yarnscombe, Barnstaple

A detached bungalow, situated on a no through private road on the outskirts of the village and enjoying fine countryside views. Subject to a Local Occupancy Condition. No chain. EPC band E.

Situation - Located just outside the centre of the pretty Devonshire village of Yarnscombe with a friendly community and village hall, offering a range of social and sporting opportunities for all ages, as well as a church. There are a number of nearby pleasant walks to enjoy in the surrounding North Devon countryside and situated within easy driving distance of the coast. Great Torrington is just over 5 miles away with a range of leisure pursuits and amenities including supermarket, schooling for all ages, Pannier Market and the renowned Plough Arts Centre, which offers entertainment to suit all ages and tastes. The town itself is surrounded on three sides by common ground offering over 20 miles of footpaths and an abundance of wildlife, as well as the Tarka Trail. Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are both within approximately a 30 minutes drive offering providing excellent out riding, walking and other country pursuits over the moors. The larger towns of Bideford and Barnstaple, approximately 9 miles away, provide more extensive retail facilities, leisure and transport opportunities.

From Barnstaple, there are links via the A361 which connects to the motorway network and Tiverton Parkway station at junction 27 of the M5. The local rail line at Umberleigh around 4 miles away has direct access to the Cathedral City of Exeter with mainline rail links, University and international airport.

Description - An opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow, situated on a private no-through road on the outskirts of the village. This individual home sits within a generous plot with fine countryside views. Although needing updating throughout, the accommodation is spacious and includes a kitchen/dining room, sitting room with wood burner, conservatory, utility room, family bathroom and three double bedrooms, two of which include en-suite shower rooms. Externally, there is a sizable frontage with gravelled area for seating, driveway with parking and single garage. At the rear is an enclosed garden and detached outbuilding with fitted kitchenette and shower room, this has previously been used for a dog grooming business but could be adapted to suit as a studio, home office, workshop or annex (subject to planning). The property has also great potential to be extended either by creating additional space into the roof, or extending the footprint of the property, subject to planning, and would make a perfect family home or active retirement property. No onward chain. The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan.

Services - Private water. Mains electricity and drainage. New central heating system required.
According to Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available at the property and mobile signal is likely with EE, Vodaphone, O2 and Three. For further information please see the Ofcom website.

Agent Note - Tufters Lodge is subject to an Local Occupancy Condition (LOC) as follows:
(a) a minimum continuous residence by an applicant of 5 years in the parish immediately prior to the application being made; or
(b) residence by an applicant in the parish for 5 years within the previous 10 years of the application being made; or
(c) where one or both parents or guardians of the applicant have resided in the parish for a minimum period of 10 years prior to the application being made; or
(d) where an applicant has had continuous employment in the parish for the past 5 years prior to the application being made.

If you are unsure if you comply with this condition, please contact Torridge District Council for any further information.