Barbican Lane, Barnstaple, North Devon

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Accommodation

There are two main entrances to the home, one of which to the side from the driveway and directly into the kitchen, and the other from the garden and opening into a small porch which is followed by a lovely, wide entrance hallway laid with polished parquet flooring which also runs through into the dining room. It is unusual that, for a property of this size and style, to have a hallway that is quite the feature as it is. It displays an immediate impression of light, space and pleasant, inviting atmosphere, with all the ground floor accommodation leading directly from here. To the left is a spacious sitting room, boasting a double aspect and a living flame gas fire that provides the perfect focal point to the room. The opposite side of the hallway is a pleasant dining room, a sociable space which opens out to the main seating area of the garden via double doors that also illuminate the space, forming part of another double aspect. 

The kitchen, like the rest of the home, is presented in a most impressive neat, tidy condition and features an abundance of wall and base storage cupboards and drawers in addition to a central island with a fixed breakfast bar. A ceramic sink/drainer sits underneath a window to the front aspect, among worksurface space aplenty. Equipped with a range of built in appliances which include a fridge/freezer, eye level electric double oven, induction hob and extractor canopy over. Additionally, there is space for a dishwasher and a useful pantry while a door to the side aspect steps onto the driveway. Out of this door on the left, there is a large external laundry cupboard with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Rounding off the ground floor, you'll find a generous double bedroom with yet another double aspect, benefitting from an array of built in wardrobes for storage. The bedroom is served by a downstairs shower room which consists of a white suite to include a WC, wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle. Underneath the stairs are a couple of large storage cupboards and mid-way up to the first floor, both the hallway and landing are lit by a window to the front aspect. 

The first floor presents the main bedroom, with even more built in wardrobes and accessible eaves storage. The large double room enjoys views over Barnstaple's undulating town, with a further single bedroom upstairs also, boasting the same pleasant outlook. Completing the internal accommodation, there is a bathroom serving the bedrooms upstairs, comprising a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath, underneath a Velux window for light. The home has also been fitted with a secure electronic alarm system for additional security.

Outside & parking

A brick wall border at the front of the home gives a feeling of privacy with gates enclosing the driveway which holds space for up to three vehicles. A wide range of shrubbery at the front, along with a colourful potted plants provide decoration while a useful timber potting shed is tucked in the corner. There is 360 degree access around the home, with a deceptive space on the right the ideal area to hide away any bins etc. Down the drive on the left, a door into the kitchen is at the side while at the bottom of the driveway is a detached garage, accessed via an electric 'up and over' door. This longer-than-average garage spans nearly 6 metres in length, with ample space to store a car, and a further access into the garage via a door at the side. 

A low maintenance seating space on the corner before leading round to the main area of garden is a lovely sun trap, with a decked area adjoining the back of the home and spreading the width of the property. Here is the perfect outside area to enjoy a bit of 'al fresco' dining or sit and relax with a glass of wine in the evening, with a view of the mostly well secluded garden. A lawned section in the middle adds greenery to an established range of small trees and mature shrubs which allow for more privacy and make for an attractive setting. A couple of small steps lead back up to the raised decking with another seating space under a little more shade, before heading back round to the aforementioned side access, which also has another strip laid to lawn alongside the raised path. 

Location

The property could not be located much more conveniently for access into the town centre of Barnstaple, yet just about far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the traffic outside your front door. Situated at the top of Barbican Lane, this individual home benefits from no passing traffic and occupies a secluded spot behind a walled boundary and gates at the driveway. Every day amenities are within just a few minutes' walk, while both Ashleigh CofE Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a few hundred yards up the road and the well regarded Park Community Secondary School is also walkable in around 20 minutes. Close proximity to the town also comes with easy accessibility to the locally renowned Rock Park, as is access onto the popular Tarka Trail. Barnstaple plays host to 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 40 minute drive. This handy location only further adds to the attraction for a family looking for a large home, or an investment purchase that has a number of exciting opportunities while always desirable for any kind of short or long term tenants. 

Useful information

• Age - 1950's
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout 
• Council Tax - Tax band D
• EPC rating - Current E/51 / Potential - C/79
• Nearest Primary School - Ashleigh Church of England Primary School - 0.3 miles / 5-7 minute walk
• Nearest Secondary School - The Park Community School - 0.9 miles / 20 minute walk
• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase

TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585