Barbican Terrace, Barnstaple Town Centre, North Devon

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Accommodation

Stepping in through the front door, an unassuming hallway leads to a wealth of accommodation giving the impression of a ‘tardis’, with more space found around every corner. The hallway presents access to the sitting room to the right, dining area, stairs to the first floor with storage underneath and at the end of the hall - a WC and door accessing the courtyard garden. To the front aspect, the sitting room’s natural charm and elegance is very much apparent, featuring a central bay window illuminating the space and an open fireplace which provides the perfect focal point to the room. A door also connects the dining room with traditional wooden floorboards and a further feeling of this wonderful home’s period character features. These include original high skirting boards, picture rails and tall ceilings with a sash window to the rear aspect. Built-in cupboards stand either side of a large chimney breast. Flowing into the kitchen, the space has tiled flooring with an array of fitted cupboards and drawers with a double ceramic Butler sink. An oven is neatly slotted into an alcove in the kitchen, with an 8-ring gas hob and extractor canopy fitted above. There is also a built-in dishwasher, space for an American style fridge/freezer and a handy utility cupboard under the stairs which hosts space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, one on top of the other. Double doors lead out from the end of the kitchen to the courtyard style rear garden. A door hides an additional staircase that also leads up to the first floor and an inner landing. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor, a useful snug/study which has also historically been used as a sixth bedroom is the ideal space to work from home. 

Midway up the stairs is a small landing with a large window opening up the space, presenting a handy extra WC and wash basin. A few further stairs lead up to the main landing which presents two bedrooms and the main family bathroom, as well as another useful storage cupboard. The bathroom features an obscured sash window to the front elevation, wooden floorboards, radiator, wash basin and a panelled bath with shower over. Bedroom two is a substantial double room to the front with a gorgeous feature fireplace. Bedroom one is directly above the dining area, also with another stunning original fireplace and with a built-in storage cupboard, while a door leads into a dressing area and en-suite. This quirky space comprises a WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and a large shower cubicle with tiled flooring, along with yet another Georgian fireplace. Adding further to the unusual nature of this home, a second landing space leads off from the shower room, presenting another bedroom/study. A huge airing cupboard houses the boiler and stairs lead down into the kitchen.

Heading upstairs one more time to the top floor, you will find a further two bedrooms in the roof space, as well as a large storage cupboard off the landing. This makes for an extensive family home, allowing for versatility and flexible space in abundance.

Outside & parking

The front of the home is largely laid to shingle, with enough width to park cars side-by-side. A pathway also laid a shingle leads up to the front door door and the front is bordered with established hedgerows. 

Accessed from the hallway as well as double doors from the kitchen, the courtyard garden is a relatively low maintenance space. There are various raised flowerbeds creating attractive features of mature greenery, with further shrubs and an apple tree at the back of the garden. It is mostly laid with a patio and with a tall brick wall border at the other side. Scope for a shed is presented at the rear, tucked behind the extended part of the home. 

Location

The property is located within the heart of the town of Barnstaple, conveniently positioned for every day amenities. In addition, the notorious Rock Park is just a stone's throw away, as is access onto the Tarka Trail. Despite its' proximity to the town, the home is situated in a deceptively quiet position with minimal passing traffic. Barnstaple town centre is accessible by foot within just a couple of minutes, along with numerous well known and independent high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, pubs, cafes, restaurants 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 within about a 30-40 minute drive.

Useful information

• Tenure - Freehold
• Age - 1830
• Listing - Grade II listed
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
  
• Windows - A mixture of single and UPVC double glazing
  
• Council Tax - Tax band C
  
• EPC rating - Current E/46 / Potential C/78
• Nearest primary school - Ashleigh Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles / 10 minute walk)
• Nearest secondary school - Park Community School (0.9 miles / 15-20 minute walk)
• Seller's position - Looking for an onward purchase

TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585