Old Tram Drive, Roundswell, Barnstaple, North Devon

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Accommodation

You approach the flat through a secure entry system at the front door to the building, and follow two flights of stairs to the second floor. From here, opening into the entrance to the apartment, you will find all accommodation is presented from the hallway. To the right is a bathroom with a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround. Bedroom two is positioned first on your left, a smaller double room, with the main bedroom, also on the left hand side and a substantial double room. A useful storage space is located on the right, ideal for coats, shoes and other household items. 

Finally, a door straight ahead presents the open plan living space. This whole area boasts a quirky layout to add a hint of character to a modern property. It features a double aspect, including views from the living area out towards nearby greenery. There is ample space for a sofa, set and dining furniture, while there is also a fixed breakfast bar with space for stools underneath. The kitchen is fully fitted with white wall and base storage cupboards, along with a built-in electric oven with hob and extractor canopy over. Space is provided for a variety of appliances, such as a dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge/freezer. Stainless steel sink/drainer is inset to the worktop, where there is Apple preparation areas. 

Outside & parking

There is a neat area of lawn with some small shrubs and trees decorating the front of the building. A tarmac path adjoins the front communal space and leads round to an extensive cycle and footpath, providing a straightforward and quiet dog, walk and towards various communities. In the other direction, a substantial and attractive area of greenery provides more safe areas to enjoy. 

An allocated parking space is provided within a small communal car park. There are two visitor bays, and a small external building provides storage for bins and also a separate store for bicycles.

Location

Old Tram Drive is located on this more recently added extension of Roundswell is now an established and convenient location, particularly among families with its' links to popular schools, various safe play areas, frequent public transport, all making for a desirable residential district, positioned to the south west of the edge of Barnstaple. Useful amenities, popular eateries and activity centres are also in nearby walking distance, along with a bus stop within a short distance of the property, with a regular service (every 15 minutes) to the train station, Barnstaple town centre and in the opposite direction, to Bideford via Fremington and Instow. In addition within this desirable residential district of Roundswell, there is a well regarded and newly built primary school just a couple of minutes walk down the road, three well known supermarkets and North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, is just a 20 minutes walk away. Popular public houses such as The Cedars Inn with attractive gardens is in walking distance and Barnstaple's town centre is accessible by foot in around 40 minutes, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. The golden sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around a 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.

Useful information

• Tenure - Leasehold
  
• Lease length - 125 years from 2020
• Ground rent/service charges - £501.70 every 6 months
• Heating - Gas central heating
  
• Drainage - Mains
  
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
  
• Council Tax - Tax band B
  
• EPC Rating - B/83 / Potential B/83
• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase