Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Characterful country house in a peaceful rural setting near Exmoor National Park
- First time on the open market – a rare opportunity
- Spacious double-aspect living room with plenty of natural light
- Separate dining room ideal for entertaining
- Well-proportioned kitchen with adjoining utility room
- Small office area, perfect for home working
- Three double bedrooms, including two particularly large rooms
- Generous first-floor wet room
- Large, mature front and rear gardens offering privacy and outdoor space
- Private parking for two vehicles
Description
Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, including two particularly generous rooms, served by a large first-floor wet room. Outside, the property enjoys mature front and rear gardens, private parking for two vehicles, and fabulous countryside views. With excellent scope for modernisation and refurbishment, and offered with no onward chain, this is a unique home with great potential.
Nestled in a tranquil rural position within the sought-after village of Kentisbury, on the edge of the breathtaking Exmoor National Park, this charming country house presents a rare and exciting opportunity, coming to the open market for the very first time. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and enjoying far-reaching views, the property offers a wonderful balance of character, space, and potential.
The accommodation is both generous and versatile, ideally suited to modern family living. A particularly appealing feature is the spacious double-aspect living room, bathed in natural light and perfectly positioned to take in the surrounding scenery. A separate dining room provides an excellent space for entertaining, while the well-proportioned kitchen, complemented by an adjoining utility room, offers practicality and scope for enhancement. In addition, a dedicated office area caters perfectly to those seeking a peaceful environment for home working.
To the first floor, the property continues to impress with three double bedrooms, two of which are notably large and enjoy delightful outlooks over the gardens and countryside beyond. These are served by a generously sized wet room, offering further opportunity for updating to suit individual tastes.
Externally, the property is set within substantial, mature gardens to both the front and rear, providing a high degree of privacy along with an abundance of outdoor space for relaxation or cultivation. Private parking is available for two vehicles, and the elevated position ensures truly fabulous views across the surrounding landscape.
Offering significant scope for modernisation and refurbishment, this is an exceptional opportunity for buyers to create a bespoke home in a highly desirable North Devon location. Available with no onward chain, this unique property combines peaceful village living with convenient access to the dramatic scenery and outdoor pursuits of Exmoor National Park.
Entrance Porch
2.89m x 1.32m
UPVC double glazed entrance door to front aspect with glass panels inset, PVC double glazed windows to front and side aspect, internal wall light, tiled flooring, inner UPVC double glazed window allowing natural light to flood into stairwell, UPVC double glazed door with glass panel leading to dining room.
Dining Room
3.49m x 3.53m
UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, wall mounted electric panel heater, and power points, door leading off to hallway and double doors leading through to kitchen.
Hallway
Stairs leading to 1st floor, wall mounted electric panel heater, double power point, door leading through to main living room.
Living Room
3.62m x 6.03m
Spacious double aspect room with UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, UPVC double glazed patio doors leading to front patio and front garden, wall mounted electric panel heater, boarded fireplace with tiled hearth. Please note the fireplace could be reinstated and wood burner installed subject to the correct lining and regulations, Door leading to useful storage cupboard or possibly small office area with power point and UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect.
Kitchen
2.48m x 4.03m
UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, fitting kitchen would range of cupboards and drawers, sink unit with draining board, wall mounted electric panel heater, under stairs storage cupboard, built-in electric oven and hob, integral extractor hood, ample work surface areas, strip lighting, UPVC double glazed door leading through to utility room.
Utility Room
2m x 3.15m
UPVC double glazed door to side aspect leading to rear garden, UPVC double glaze window to side aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted fuse box and electric meter, lino flooring.
First Floor Landing
UPVC double glaze window to rear aspect, double power point, lovely view over rear garden and rolling countryside beyond, loft hatch giving access to spacious boarded and insulated loft, doors off to bedrooms and wet room.
Wet Room
2.68m x 1.79m
UPVC double glazed opaque window to rear aspect, large shower area with shower screen and wall mounted Mira shower, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, wall mounted diplex electric heater, hand basin with vanity cabinets below, low-level WC, Aqua flooring allowing water to drain off into shower area.
Bedroom One
3.64m x 4.16m
Large double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, lovely view over front garden and countryside beyond, wall mounted electric panel heater, airing cupboard.
Bedroom Two
3.53m x 3.23m
UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, wall mounted electric panel heater, fitted closet.
Bedroom Three
2.55m x 2.71m
UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, lovely views over rear garden and superb countryside and valley views, wall mounted electric panel heater.
Outside
To the front of the property is a parking area for two cars, a gated pathway then gives access to the front garden, the garden area is laid mainly to lawn with attractive borders some mature shrubs, small raised pond and patio area to the front leading to the main entrance porch. To the rear is a large mature garden comprising of patio area, level lawn area with path running through it and well-established mature borders. Fantastic countryside views can be enjoyed for most areas of the garden. Please note, there is a pathway which runs across the garden, which allows right of access to the neighbours, to deliver coal etc.
Note
For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. All room sizes and measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for the purposes of carpets, furnishings or other fittings. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to purchase, please contact us prior to viewing the property.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street,Private
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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