Mead Park, Bickington, Barnstaple, North Devon

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Accommodation

Stepping in through the front door there is a small porch which then leads into the main house where there is a sitting room with stairs leading to the first floor. This sociable room has a gas fireplace providing the perfect focal point to the room, while there is a window to the front. A door leads through to the kitchen/dining room at the back of the home, which is a large attractive area at the back with ample room for a dining table and chairs, with a single door heading out to the garden. The kitchen itself is fully fitted with a range of storage cupboards and drawers, along with a stainless steel sink/drainer inset into ample worksurface space. Space is provided for a range of appliances such as a fridge/freezer, washing machine and a cooker. 

Rising upstairs, a landing presents each of the bedrooms, as well as the bathroom that serves them all. This comprises of a useful airing cupboard, WC, wash hand basin and a bath with shower over. Bedroom two is positioned at the back of the home, while the smaller single third bedroom and large double main bedroom are to the front elevation, which also benefits from handy fitted wardrobes.

Outside & parking

To the front, a low maintenance space laid to shingle also plays host to a charming palm tree and a path leads to the front door.

At the rear, there is a driveway for at least one vehicle in front of a garage which is accessed via a traditional 'up and over' door. The garden is enclosed with fencing at either side and has a neat area of lawn in between along with a couple of mature shrubs for decoration, while a patio adjoins the back of the home itself. A path leads down the side towards a gate at the back of the garden, for easy access to and from the driveway.

Location

Mead Park is an established residential area, with this particular house situated within a small branch of a no-through road, tucked away from the main Bickington Road, while the village is conveniently located on the very fringes of the west side of Barnstaple. It is excellent for access into the town, with a bus stop within a couple of minutes' walk from the house, as well as for notable landmarks such as Fremington Quay, the Tarka Trail and Instow beach. Additionally, within walking distance is a well regarded and newly built primary school in Roundswell, a popular public house, corner shop and North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, is less than 2 miles away. Further popular public houses such as The Old Barn Inn and The Cedars Inn with attractive gardens are in reasonable walking distance and Barnstaple's town centre is easily accessible (just over 2 miles), along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. Furthermore, at the front of the estate, a bus stop (running every 15 minutes) is positioned with straight forward access to Barnstaple town centre, the train station or Instow, Bideford etc in the other direction. 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

• Age - 1978
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - UPVC double glazed
• Council tax - Tax band B
• EPC rating - D/65 Potential - B/87
• Nearest primary school - Roundswell Primary Academy (0.6 miles / approx. 12-15 minute walk)
• Nearest secondary school - Park Community Community College (approx. 3.5 miles by car)
• Seller's position - No onward chain