Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39

Set in an elevated village position, this four-bedroom home enjoys far-reaching views towards Dartmoor and a gated approach with ample parking. Generous living spaces, stunning gardens and sustainable features make Appletrees a truly special property.

Appletrees occupies an elevated position in the village of Monkleigh, enjoying far-reaching countryside views towards Dartmoor.

A gated driveway provides ample parking and access to a large oversized single garage. The front garden is lawned with planted borders and screened by a mature hedge.

Inside, a welcoming entrance hall leads up to the main living accommodation. The spacious lounge features an open fireplace with bespoke oak mantel and a large picture window framing rural views, with French doors opening into the dining room. The dining room comfortably accommodates additional furniture and benefits from fitted shelving and a second fireplace. The entensive kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the rear garden and offers space for hosting and entertaining. The modern kitchen includes quartz worktops, integrated double oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, an induction hob and Amtico flooring. An inner hallway leads to four generous double bedrooms, all enjoying side garden views. There are two recently installed bathrooms, comprising a family bathroom with bath and shower over, and a separate shower room.

Outside, a large rear patio leads to extensive landscaped gardens with lawns, fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, wildlife pond and well-stocked borders. Pathways lead to an upper patio with summerhouse and pergola, making the most of the countryside views. A shed and greenhouse are also included. Additional features include a detached boiler house with wood-pellet boiler, an 18ft integral workshop/studio beneath the lounge, and solar panels providing electricity, hot water and an annual income.

Monkleigh is a highly regarded village offering a strong sense of community, with its own well-respected primary school, traditional pub, village hall and church.

The historic market town of Great Torrington lies approximately four miles away and provides a wide range of educational, cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, including a Lidl supermarket. The town also offers a library, heritage museum, golf club, and both rugby and football clubs, reflecting its role as an important local service centre.

The village is well positioned for access to the port town of Bideford, which in turn connects to the larger regional centre of Barnstaple. Barnstaple offers a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational amenities, including banking facilities, schools, a theatre, cinema, leisure centre and a varied selection of shops and restaurants, blending modern retail with a lively market town atmosphere. The popular sandy beaches of Westward Ho!, Instow, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are all within easy reach, while the cathedral city of Exeter, with its university, airport, mainline rail services and motorway connections, is approximately 42 miles away.