Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon

A beautifully presented 3 Bedroom detached chalet bungalow enjoying a peaceful setting in the highly desirable North Devon village of Shirwell, just 4 miles from Barnstaple. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation, including a ground floor bedroom and shower room, 2 first floor bedrooms and bathroom, together with a superb all-season conservatory, meticulously maintained gardens, driveway parking and delightful countryside views.

Appletree Cottage occupies an appealing position on the edge of Shirwell, combining the tranquillity of a rural setting with excellent accessibility to Barnstaple and the wider North Devon area. Built in 1997, the property provides spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over 2 floors. Its southerly aspect and attractive outlook are particular features, with mature trees, shrubs and hedging creating an established and private setting.

The accommodation opens into a welcoming Entrance Hall which leads to an impressive 21'2 Kitchen / Dining Room. This generous dual-aspect room enjoys countryside views and is fitted with an extensive range of oak units complemented by solid oak work surfaces, a Butler sink and central island with granite worktop. There is ample space for a substantial dining table, making this an excellent everyday living and entertaining space. A useful Rear Porch provides access to the gardens.

The equally impressive 21' Sitting Room is another bright, dual-aspect room enjoying views over the surrounding countryside. French doors open directly into the Conservatory which has subsequently been upgraded with a solid roof, creating a comfortable additional reception room suitable for year-round use. With direct access onto the garden, this provides an excellent extension of the main living accommodation. Also on the ground floor is Bedroom 3, complete with fitted wardrobes, together with a separate Shower Room with WC. This arrangement provides considerable flexibility and will particularly appeal to buyers seeking a home with ground floor bedroom and shower facilities.

On the first floor are 2 generous double Bedrooms, both benefiting from useful eaves storage, together with the Family Bathroom.

Gardens & Outside
The gardens are a particular feature of Appletree Cottage and have been meticulously maintained by the current owners, providing a beautifully established setting around the property. Areas of well-tended lawn are complemented by an extensive variety of mature shrubs, trees and established hedging, creating colour, interest and privacy. Paved seating and terrace areas provide attractive spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Within the gardens are 2 greenhouses and a summer house, while a spacious timber workshop with power provides excellent space for hobbies, storage or practical use.
Appletree Cottage is approached over a tarmac driveway which also provides access to the neighbouring property. There is off-road parking for 2 vehicles together with potential to construct a garage, subject to obtaining any necessary planning permissions and consents.



Directions
Directions to this property can be easily found by using What3words:

From Barnstaple, leave the town in the direction of the A39 Lynton road. After 4 miles and entering Shirwell, take the right hand turning on a sweeping left hand, signposted Shirwell Town. Travelling for a further half a mile will lead into Shirwell itself with the entrance drive to Applettree Cottage on your left hand side.