Situated on the outskirts of this popular village and set within gardens and grounds of approximately 2.5 acres with a range of outbuildings and garaging. Offering scope to update and improve. EPC Rating G
Situated in this popular village and set within mature gardens an grounds of approximately 2.5 acres, this is a spacious 3 double bedroom detached period house with scope to update and improve and having the benefit of a range of various outbuildings and garaging and enjoying lovely views.
With views over the well maintained mature garden and over the Taw Valley, the property enjoys a south facing aspect and is available with no onward chain and offers potential purchasers the opportunity to place their own stamp on this family home and therefore a viewing is strongly recommended.
In brief the accommodation comprises: spacious entrance hall leading through to a cloakroom with 2-piece suite and door leading to outside. Large kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of wall and base units, inset sink unit, gas fired Rayburn providng hot water and central heating, plumbing for dishwasher, built-in single electric oven with space for microwave above, 4-ring gas hob, French doors leading to outside and a further door leading to the conservatory which enjoys lovely views over the mature gardens and down over the Taw Valley and door to outside. From the kitchen a door leads to the spacious living room with Inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel room heater, dual aspect windows and large walk-in bay overlooking the mature gardens and over the Taw Valley, beamed ceiling, stairs to first floor and door leading to a cloakroom with 2-piece suite. A further door leads to the living room with dual aspect windows and again enjoying views over the mature gardens and valley beyhond.
On the first floor landing is a bathroom with 4-piece white suite comprisng modern panelled bath, wash basin, w.c., shower cubicle with Mira shower, airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder. Bedroom 1 has a window enjoying views over the garden and valley beyond and range of built-in wardrobes. There are two further double bedrooms, both enjoying views over the mature gardens and the Taw Valley beyond. Finally there is a family bathroom with white 3-piece suite comprisng bath with Mira shower over, wash basin and w.c.
Outside, the property offers s double gated entrance leading to an area providing ample parking and turning space, ideal for motor home/caravan etc. There is a garage with electric up and over door and power and light connected. There is a further adjoining garage with hinged double wooden doors. There is a range of stone outbuildings/workshops offering potential, again with power and light connected. The gardens are extremely well maintained and beautifully landscaped with sweeping lawns, a variety of mature specimen trees, flowering shrubs and plants. Fish pond. Various patio areas, ideal for outdoor dining. Rose beds. Greenhouse. Various fruit trees including 3 apple, 1 pear and 1 apple pear. Laundry/utilty room with a range of units and plumbing for washing machine. Delapidated timber summers house and two further timber garden sheds. To the western end of the garden is a spinney area, the lower part of the garden is within the River Taw flood plane and following prolonged periods of heavy rainfall it is known to flood. The house, however, sits above the level of such flooding.
Despite its proximity to Barnstaple town, the village of Bishops Tawton maintains its individuality and great community spirit. The village itself offers a range of amenities including primary school, nursery school and mother and toddler group, a thriving allotment society with well supported garden show and a popular thatched village pub offering fantastic food. Barnstaple town centre is within easy driving distance and offers local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities. The North Devon Link Road is convenient and a bus service operates in the area. A branch railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter St. David's and Exeter Central.
ENTRANCE HALL
CLOAKROOM
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 16'11" x 12'3" (5.16m x 3.73m).
CONSERVATORY 11'3" x 10' (3.43m x 3.05m).
SITTING ROOM 19'6" x 18'1" (5.94m x 5.51m).
CLOAKROOM
LIVING ROOM 17'9" (5.4m) plus deep walk in bay x 12'7" (3.84m).
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1 14'10" (4.52m) x 12'10" (3.91m) excluding door recess.
ENSUITE BATHROOM 11'5" (3.48m) excluding recess x 7'5" (2.26m).
BEDROOM 2 12'3" x 10'2" (3.73m x 3.1m).
BEDROOM 3 18' x 10' (5.49m x 3.05m).
BATHROOM 9'3" x 6'7" (2.82m x 2m).
GARAGE 1 21'10" x 20'5" (6.65m x 6.22m).
GARAGE 2 21'10" x 9'6" (6.65m x 2.9m).
OUTBUILDING 37'8" (11.48m) x 22'4" (6.8m) overall measurements.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage
COUNCIL TAX BAND E - NDDC.
From Barnstaple take the A377 (Exeter Road) south passing through the village of Bishops Tawton. On exiting the village pass 2 lay-bys on the left hand side and the property will be found on the right hand side with a for sale board displayed.
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