High Bickington, Umberleigh

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

A generously sized semi-detached house situated on a corner plot, featuring two brick-paved driveways providing parking for up to three vehicles. The property also benefits from a single garage, which has been partially subdivided to offer practical storage space for bicycles, motorbikes, and more. A separate utility room is accessed via the kitchen and inner lobby.

The ground floor layout briefly comprises an entrance hall, an open-plan lounge and dining room (which could be separated if desired), and a kitchen that overlooks the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with modern units, wooden worktops, and includes some integrated appliances. From the kitchen, there is access to the back garden and an inner lobby leading to a cloakroom/WC.

On the first floor, are three good-sized bedrooms. The main bedroom features a dressing area and an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom has been refitted with a contemporary suite.

Outside, there are lawns to the front and rear, with the back garden enclosed by fencing ideal for privacy and security.

The property is offered with no onward chain.

For layout and approximate room measurements, please refer to the floorplan or VIRTUAL TOUR.

THE AREA

Amenities in High Bickington include a community shop, a primary school, a popular pub, a Methodist chapel and church of England, an active community centre, a post office, a communal woodland, playparks and a playing field. A public bus service is available, along with a bus service to the well-known Chulmleigh and West Buckland Schools. It's a short drive or a healthy walk to Libbaton Golf Club. A 15-minute drive away is the Mole Resort Golf Club, which offers amenities such as restaurants, tea rooms, gyms, spas, and swimming pools.

On the scenic Tarka Line, which runs trains to Barnstaple and Exeter, there are stations and public houses close by at Portsmouth Arms and Umberleigh. Barnstaple's regional hub, which is around 20 minutes away by car, has the region's primary commercial, business, recreational, and retail establishments in addition to the North Devon District Hospital and a live theatre.

Barnstaple provides access to the North Devon Link Road (A361), which links to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway Station, which provides a quick rail service to London Paddington in just over two hours. The journey takes an additional forty-five minutes or so. Great Torrington, South Molton, and Bideford are all reasonably accessible market towns. Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, as well as the North Devon Coast's great sandy beaches at Saunton (which also has a championship golf course), Croyde, Putsborough, and Woolacombe, as well as its charming cliff walks, are all within around 40 minutes' drive.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

The property is served by District gas heating with biomass back up (central heating), electricity, water and drainage.

Torridge District Council - Band B (approx. £1885.13 per annum as of 2025/26)

EPC Rating - C

Tenure - Freehold

Internet & Mobile - According to Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available at the property, and there is the likelihood of coverage from several mobile phone networks. For more information, please see the Ofcom website.

DIRECTIONS

From the A377 between Umberleigh and Barnstaple, follow signs to Atherington and High Bickington. Upon entering Atherington village square, turn left onto the B3217, signposted High Bickington. Continue through the village, passing the Golden Lion pub on your right. Shortly after, turn right onto Little Bickington Lane, signposted for High Bickington Community Centre. Take the second right into Ridgeway Green, where the property is located immediately on the right-hand side.

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Property Reference - #RS0645

Council Tax Band: B (Torridge District Council)
Tenure: Freehold