St John's Close, Skilgate

Nicely presented 3 bedroom semi-detached house situated in an idyllic rural village location with lovely countryside views and benefitting from a beautifully stocked garden and off road parking for 3-4 cars.

Having undergone upgrades in the last 4 years including a new kitchen and bathroom, the property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor - utility room, downstairs WC, kitchen/dining room, rear hall, and sitting room. The first floor offers 3 double bedrooms and a stylish modern shower room. Externally a gravel area to the front provides off road parking for 3 - 4 cars and from here a gravel area leads down the side of the house, providing vital bins and storage space and in turn leads to a good sized timber shed with light and power. A gate from here leads into the rear garden which has been lovingly planted with a wide variety of mature shrubs and flowers, proving colour and interest year round. There is a large south-facing patio, areas of lawn, vegetable bed, well stocked borders retained with attractive sleepers, gravel paths, and a second timber shed with light and power.

The property is situated in the idyllical rural village of Skilgate which has a parish church and a village hall, and is located about a mile from Exmoor National Park. The area is well known for its excellent walking and riding routes as well as a variety of outdoor activities. Wimbleball Reservoir, also close by, offers further opportunities for sailing, swimming, kayacking etc. The well-regarded town of Bampton (4.8 miles) provides a varied selection of shops, along with a doctor’s surgery, a church, and several welcoming pubs. Around five miles away, Dulverton is an attractive small town set in the Barle Valley within the National Park. It offers a range of independent shops and essential services, including a post office, pharmacy, medical, dental, and veterinary practices, as well as a library and both primary and middle schools. Leisure facilities in the area include squash courts, all-weather tennis courts, and football and cricket grounds.