Newport Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

A substantial and characterful five-bedroom Grade II listed period terraced home, enviably positioned within the highly sought-after residential area of Newport. A rare opportunity to acquire a home that has not been offered to the market since 1947, having remained in the same family ownership ever since. This impressive property is arranged over three spacious floors and retains a wealth of attractive period features. The property offers wonderfully versatile accommodation together with a delightful walled rear garden and the particularly rare benefit of a large detached double garage. Although the house would now benefit from a degree of modernisation and updating, it presents a fantastic blank canvas for purchasers wishing to create a wonderful family home. Available with no onward chain.

Upon entering the property, you are immediately greeted by an impressive and spacious entrance hallway. To the front is the formal living room, an attractive reception room displaying some of the property's finest period characteristics. Beautiful high ceilings are complemented by decorative coving, while two almost floor-to-ceiling windows fitted with original wooden shutters to the front elevation flood the room with natural light and enhance the wonderful sense of space, and an attractive fireplace provides a charming focal point. Continuing through the hallway is a second generous sitting room, offering excellent flexibility and equally well suited for use as a formal dining room if desired. Once again, the room benefits from impressive ceiling heights and decorative coving, together with another attractive fireplace. A large window with original wooden shutters, overlooks the rear allowing plenty of natural light to enter.

Positioned towards the rear of the house is the spacious kitchen/dining room, which enjoys a pleasant dual aspect. There is an abundance of work surface and cupboard space, together with room for a dining table and chairs. A useful pantry provides additional storage. Doors from the kitchen/dining room lead through into the large sun room, which overlooks the rear garden, and provides access to a separate cloakroom.

Stairs rise to the first floor where a characterful split-level landing serves the accommodation. At the lower level is access to the family bathroom and a separate cloakroom, before a few further steps rise to the main landing and the three bedrooms situated on this floor. Bedroom one is an excellent-sized double bedroom, with high ceilings and decorative coving adding to the sense of grandeur, while a charming bay window to the rear elevation provides plenty of natural light. There is also a useful built-in cupboard. Bedroom two is another impressive double bedroom, positioned towards the front of the house. This beautifully proportioned room continues the period theme with high ceilings and decorative coving, while a large window to the front provides a bright and airy feel. A further cupboard offers useful storage. Bedroom three is another comfortable double room which is currently utilised as a home office/study, demonstrating the flexibility of the accommodation for those requiring dedicated space to work from home.

The staircase continues to the second floor, where two further bedrooms can be found. Bedroom four is a particularly light room thanks to its dual-aspect windows, while bedroom five is currently arranged as a craft room but could easily be reinstated as a bedroom. These upper-floor rooms provide tremendous versatility.

Outside, the property continues to impress. To the rear is a delightful walled garden, enjoying a sunny and private aspect. There is a pleasant patio seating area, ideal for outdoor dining, which leads onto a level lawn. Mature planting adds colour and interest. At the far end is one of the property's most notable features – a detached double garage measuring approximately 22'6" x 12'6". Larger than many conventional garages and a particularly rare asset for a period home in this location, it provides superb space for parking, storage, a workshop or a combination of uses, subject to individual requirements. Given its size and separation from the main house, the garage may also offer scope for sympathetic conversion or extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents, presenting an exciting opportunity for prospective purchasers.

In all, 100 Newport Road represents a superb opportunity to acquire a substantial five-bedroom period home in one of Barnstaple's most convenient and established residential locations. Its generous three-storey accommodation, impressive room proportions, abundance of period character, sunny walled garden and exceptional detached garage combine to create a property with enormous potential.

While some modernisation is required, this only adds to the opportunity for the next owner to put their own stamp on the house and create an outstanding long-term family home. With local amenities, schools and Barnstaple town centre all within easy reach, and the additional advantage of being offered for sale with no onward chain, early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, character and potential on offer.
From Barnstaple town centre continue out along Barbican Road and at the roundabout turn right into Victoria Street. At the end turn left into Newport Road and continue a short distance and the property will be seen on the right hand side with a For Sale board displayed.