Bickington Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, North Devon

TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585

Accommodation

As you step in from the driveway and through the front door, an entrance provides access into the sitting room to the left, with a further entrance/reception area straight ahead. The sitting room is a gorgeous space to both relax and socialise, with ample room for a full sofa suite arranged around a charming wood-burning stove. The room is illuminated by a large and characterful bay window, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear gardens. A couple of steps lead up to a versatile dining area or study space, featuring original exposed wooden beams and flooded with natural light from a large side-aspect window. This area is also accessed directly from the entrance, offering excellent flexibility and a natural flow to the ground floor. Stairs rise from here to the first floor, while a couple of steps lead down into the kitchen.

Having been upgraded in recent times by the current owners, the kitchen/breakfast room now provides a stylish finish with an excellent range of wall and base cupboards and drawers. There is a sink/drainer beneath a side-aspect window, along with a built-in electric oven, induction hob and extractor canopy over. Space is provided for a large American-style fridge/freezer, and there is also a particularly useful pantry cupboard. Double doors open out to the opposite side into an enclosed courtyard. Completing the ground floor, just off the kitchen, is a utility area providing space for a washing machine, along with an additional stainless steel sink/drainer and a handy downstairs WC.

Rising to the first floor, a somewhat deceptive feature of this home is the significantly larger-than-average landing, which could easily double up as an open study area. From here, all four bedrooms can be accessed, along with the two bathrooms that serve them. Bedrooms one and four are positioned to the rear aspect. Bedroom 4, while the smallest, benefits from fitted desk space and makes for an ideal home working area. The main bedroom also enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden and is fitted with an abundance of built-in wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three are both comfortable double rooms, each with built-in wardrobes and positioned to the side aspect towards the front of the home. Serving the bedrooms is a stylish shower room with a rustic feel, refitted by the current owners in 2021. Here there is a wash hand basin, WC and a large walk-in shower. The main bathroom, like the rest of the home, is deceptively spacious and wraps around above the staircase. It is fitted with a WC, wash hand basin and a P-shaped bath with shower over.

Outside & parking

A gated driveway, accessed directly from the main road, is laid with brick paving and provides parking for 6–8 vehicles. There is also ample room to accommodate larger vehicles, including vans, a motorhome or even a small boat. A standout feature is the large detached garage/workshop, spanning nearly 10 metres in length and approximately 5 metres in width. With triple-aspect light from windows to each side, an electric roller door, and exceptional proportions, this is an ideal space for storage, hobbies, or workshop use. Just to the left of the garage is a useful covered area — perfect for drying clothes during wet weather or storing/chopping logs. 

The gardens open out from the driveway with a patio adjoining the side of the garage, providing space for outdoor seating and making for a great area to entertain family and guests. The gardens face directly south, enjoying sunshine throughout the day. A generous lawn sits centrally amongst a mixture of raised beds, established shrubs and small trees, with fenced boundaries to each side, safely enclosing the space for children and pets. Furthermore, solar panels sit atop the roof, contributing to the homes strong energy efficiency, despite its' near 200-year-old age.

Location

1 Magdala Houses is situated just off from the main Bickington Road, while the village is a conveniently located area on the very fringes of the west side of Barnstaple. It is excellent for access into the town 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, newly built Tesco store and North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, is less than 2 miles away. Further popular public houses such as The Cedars Inn with attractive gardens is 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 - Approximately 1840's
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band D
• EPC Rating - C/72 / Potential - B/85
• Nearest Primary School - Roundswell Primary Academy (approx. 15 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community Community College (approx. 3 mile drive)
• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase 

Viewings

If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24 hours notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling. 

Agent's notes

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative. 

In line with UK anti-money laundering regulations, all named purchasers must complete an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) check. A small charge of £30 per person applies for this service. Please ensure all relevant parties are submitted for verification to avoid delays.

TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585