Cleave Point, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, North Devon

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Communal areas

Outside to the front, and wrapping around the side neat sections of sloping lawn, well-stocked with established trees and variety of well-maintained shrubbery. Cleave Point is accessed via an electronic security system, and once inside, the high quality development is clear to see. The communal areas are bright, inviting and kept in impeccable order. Stairs lead to the first and second floors, while straight ahead and within one right turn you will find the currently advertised no.5.

Accommodation

Entering in through the front door, you will find all the accommodation accessible from the hallway. There is a wet room to the left, equipped with storage cupboards, WC, wash handbasin and a walk in shower. Bedroom one is a generous double room benefitting from handy fitted wardrobes, while the second bedroom is currently arranged as a snug, but could be an office or further smaller double bedroom.

Walking through the door on the right from the hallway into the dining area with space for a table and chairs, which naturally flows and leads into both the kitchen and sitting room. The kitchen comprises a range of built in appliances to include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, double electric oven with four ring gas hob and extractor canopy over. Ample worktop space is provided and there are cupboards and drawers aplenty. An airing cupboard from the sitting/dining area houses the boiler and allows for a handy bit of storage, while the sitting room is a pleasant, sociable space with French doors opening out to the large balcony. 

Outside & parking

Adjoining the apartment itself is a large, private balcony spanning to over 500 square feet of space. This decked area overlooks the rear of the apartment block with the parking below and staring across to greenery in the form a wooded area that borders the Tarka Trail. It provides a degree of privacy from other passersby and is the ideal low maintenance space to enjoy eating outside in the warmer months, while taking into account the surrounding wildlife on show. During winter when the trees aren't in leaf, you can enjoy views stretching across the estuary.

Secure, electronic gated parking can be found at the back of the building where there is an allocated space provided, along with a useful store which is perfect for bikes and other outdoor items.

Location

Cleave Road is often regarded as one of the most convenient and locations within Barnstaple, with its' position along the Tarka Trail and proximity to the town centre, train station and supermarkets. Positioned within less than a minute's walk of the renowned Tarka Trail, which is popular among cyclists, runners as well as walkers and those with four legged friends. Useful Asda and Tesco supermarkets are within a few minutes walk away too, alongside the award winning Pelican fish & chip takeaway & restaurant just up the hill. A bus stop is within a couple hundred yards of the property, with a regular service (every 15 minutes) to the train station and Barnstaple town centre and in the opposite direction, to Bideford via Fremington and Instow. In addition within this desirable residential district of Sticklepath, there is a well regarded primary school, Chinese takeaway, petrol station, North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, and two public houses - The Wrey Arms and The Cedars Inn. Barnstaple town centre is accessible by foot in around 10 minutes, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, 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. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border is reached within about a 40 minute drive along the A39.

Special note

There is a strict no pets policy in place at Cleave Point.

Useful information

• Tenure - Share of freehold
• Maintenance charge - Approx. £140 per month
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
  
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
  
• Council Tax - Tax band C
  
• EPC Rating - TBC
  
• Seller's position - No onward chain