Old Tram Drive, Roundswell, Barnstaple, North Devon

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Accommodation

The clean communal space is well lit and leads up the stairs directly to no.23 that is now for sale. Stepping in through the front door, there is a window immediately to the left of the spacious hallway, illuminating the space that flows through the home and presents all of the accommodation, along with a handy storage cupboard. On the right is the main bedroom, a comfortable double room with a Velux window in the roof. Also to the same aspect is a second double bedroom, served by the family bathroom on the opposite side of the hallway. This white suite comprises a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over. 

The hub of the home is without doubt the open plan kitchen living space. This features a stunning triple aspect which creates light from each angle of the room. There is ample space for a sofa suite and also a small dining table and chairs, while the kitchen is fully fitted with a modern range of wall and base units and drawers. Space is provided for a washing machine, fridge/freezer, while there is also an electric oven with electric hob and extractor canopy over. A stainless steel sink/drainer sits within worksurface areas aplenty and underneath a window to add to the bright aspect that floods into the room.

Outside & parking

There is an 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
• Monthly rent payable to heylo Housing Association -  £255.19 (+ monthly lease management fee of £25.27) 
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band B
• EPC Rating - B/82 / Potential B/82
• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase

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