Long Close, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

Long Close, Landkey - Village life, beautifully connected

Long Close is something refreshingly different. This is not another sprawling housing estate, but a thoughtfully designed cul-de-sac of just 20 new homes, set within the popular North Devon village of Landkey. With a choice of two, three and four-bedroom houses arranged around an attractive landscaped centre, the development has a more intimate, neighbourly feel — a select collection of homes where the surroundings, the setting and the sense of community matter just as much as the houses themselves.

PLOT 20 - THE BURRATOR - 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM LINK-DETACHED HOME WITH GARAGE

For those looking to take the next step, Long Close provides a choice of thoughtfully planned three-bedroom homes. The Burrator offers a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living area extending to approximately 30 feet at its maximum, creating a sociable heart to the home where cooking, family life and entertaining can come together. The room on this plot also has an attractive bay window feature. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has its own en-suite, while two further bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The bathroom also has the additional bay window feature. An attached garage and off-road parking add valuable everyday practicality.

This three-bedroom home is ideal for couples wanting more space, buyers moving up the property ladder and smaller or growing families. It also works particularly well for those seeking a home office, guest room or additional space for hobbies. For buyers moving from an older house, this home offers the opportunity to retain comfortable proportions while benefiting from modern construction, improved energy efficiency and considerably less maintenance.

Landkey offers the kind of village lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find. Surrounded by rolling North Devon countryside, it retains a strong identity and a genuine sense of community, with its own primary school, village shop, popular local pub, church and village hall. Its history stretches back to Saxon times, while its distinctive Mazzard cherry heritage provides another charming connection to the village’s rural past. It feels peaceful and established, but certainly not isolated.

One of Long Close’s greatest strengths is its location. The development is conveniently positioned just off the A361 North Devon Link Road, making it exceptionally practical for those travelling to Barnstaple, South Molton, Tiverton or onwards towards the M5 at Junction 27. Barnstaple is only around three miles away and approximately a ten-minute drive, placing the town’s extensive shopping, leisure, employment, education and transport facilities within easy reach. It is an ideal balance: come home to the quieter pace and community atmosphere of village life, while remaining close to the energy and convenience of North Devon’s principal town.

For those travelling further afield, the A361 provides a straightforward route towards the M5, while the A39 Atlantic Highway opens up the dramatic coastline and countryside of North Devon and continues south towards Bideford, Bude and Cornwall. Whether commuting, working partly from home or simply wanting to remain well connected, Long Close offers a location that works for everyday life.

And then there is everything that makes North Devon such a wonderful place to call home. Weekends can mean fresh air and open countryside, a walk along the South West Coast Path, cycling on the Tarka Trail or exploring the scenery of Exmoor National Park. The golden sands and renowned surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are all within comfortable driving distance, with Westward Ho! and the beautiful coastline around Appledore, Instow and Hartland also easily accessible. North Devon is recognised as a World Surfing Reserve, but its appeal reaches far beyond surfing: this is a lifestyle of beaches, countryside, outdoor adventure, welcoming communities and space to breathe.

The homes at Long Close have been designed to appeal to buyers at many different stages of life, without compromising the development’s cohesive and attractive character. There are a range of homes on the development including 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses, all offering something different, but all oozing style and that quality Pearce Homes finish.

Throughout Long Close, Pearce Homes’ specification combines comfort, quality and efficiency. Homes include an air source heat pump providing heating and hot water, modern double glazing, individually designed kitchens with Bosch appliances, contemporary Roca sanitaryware with Hansgrohe fittings, oak veneer internal doors, turfed gardens and patio areas. The homes are also protected by a ten-year NHBC guarantee. Choices of certain kitchen finishes and wall tiling may be available, depending upon the stage of construction of the individual property.

These energy-efficient features are not only better suited to modern living; they may help reduce energy consumption and everyday running costs when compared with many older, less efficient homes. Subject to the final Energy Performance Certificate and individual lender criteria, a home at Long Close could also qualify for a Green Mortgage or associated green-home reward. Depending on the lender and product, eligible buyers may be offered benefits such as preferential interest rates, cashback or enhanced borrowing assessments that take lower anticipated energy costs into consideration. Mortgage products, benefits and eligibility criteria can change, so purchasers should obtain advice based on their personal circumstances.

There may also be specialist mortgage products designed specifically for buyers of new-build homes, together with selected incentives on individual plots. Ask for the latest information and speak with our specialist qualified mortgage adviser to explore the options available.

Already have a property to sell? Ask about the Webbers Move Ready Assisted Move package, including the possibility of a Part Exchange solution, subject to eligibility and availability. From helping prepare and market your existing home to exploring ways of reducing the uncertainty of a related sale, we are here to help get you moving.

Long Close brings together many of the things buyers value most: an attractive new home, a smaller and more personal development, a proper village community, excellent connections and the coast and countryside of North Devon close at hand. It is a place where first-time buyers can take an exciting first step, families can grow, downsizers can simplify life without sacrificing location and right-sizers can enjoy space, comfort and quality in equal measure.

This is more than a collection of new houses. It is an opportunity to become part of a select new neighbourhood and enjoy a better-connected, more energy-efficient and distinctly North Devon way of life.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating is via an air source heat pump.

COUNCIL TAX To be assessed

TENURE Freehold.

MANAGEMENT/SERVICE CHARGE There will be a management/service charge of approximately £250 - £300 per annum. Further details will be available shortly.

WARRANTY 10-year NHBC Structural Warranty

RESERVATIONS Buyers must be in a position to proceed with an immediate purchase to be able to reserve the plot of your choice. Buyers will be required to enter into a reservation agreement and a reservation deposit will be paid at the time of agreement of the purchase. The reservation deposit is £1,000 and that money will form part of the final purchase price.
From the Webbers Office in Boutport Street, Barnstaple, continue along Queen Street and at the roundabout, adjacent to the Bus Station, take the first exit onto Belle Meadow Road. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Barbican Road, sign-posted Whiddon Valley. Follow the road to the next roundabout, just after the Esso Petrol Station, and take the first exit onto Victoria Road. Follow this road and onto Eastern Avenue and at the next roundabout, adjacent to MacDonalds, take the first exit, continuing on Eastern Avenue (A39). Proceed straight across the next roundabout (second exit) and then at the next Portmore Roundabout that the first exit left onto the A361 North Devon Link Road. Follow the Link Road for 1.1 miles and at the roundabout take the second exit, sign posted Landkey/Swimbridge, onto Blakes Hill Road. Head up the hill turning first left into Birch Road and the entrance into Long Close will be found immediately on your right.