Location The Old Skittle Alley is in the heart of High Bickington. This popular village offers excellent amenities including a well-stocked village shop, a post office, doctors' surgery, two public houses, pre/primary school, historic church, chapel, community centre & woodland together with a playing fields offering cricket and football clubs. Libbaton Golf Course is just on the outskirts of the village offering a quality 18 hole course with excellent facilities. High Bickington is only a few minutes' drive from Umberleigh, with its regular rail connections to Barnstaple and Exeter.
The market town of South Molton is approximately 10 miles to the east and the regional centre of Barnstaple, about 10 miles to the north, is situated at the head of the Taw Estuary and offers a greater variety of shops and other facilities.
The North Devon coast with its excellent sandy beaches at Saunton, Putsborough and Woolacombe and delightful cliff walks is also within driving distance. The North Devon link road (A361) gives good access to the M5 motorway at Junction 27 with intercity rail connections to London Paddington from Tiverton Parkway.
Description A deceptively spacious and beautifully presented property, formerly the skittle alley to the adjoining George Inn. The property is believed to be of stone construction under a slate roof and offers much charm and character along with the modern conveniences of mains gas central heating and double glazed windows. Along with the property is off-road parking for 1 vehicle and a private low maintenance garden.
Accommodation Please refer to the floorplan for room layout and dimensions.
Ground floor
uPVC door into entrance area leading to the kitchen and living room.
Kitchen: Galley-style with modern units with wooden worktop over. Stainless steel sink unit and built-in ceramic hob with extractor over. Built-in appliances include single electric oven, slimline dishwasher, under counter fridge and freezer. Part-tiled walls and wall lights. Window overlooking the garden.
Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin.
Living/dining room: A delightful light and airy room with 3 windows and French doors. Attractive vertical timbers. Large cupboard incorporating the airing cupboard with combi gas boiler and shelving. Understairs storage area. Downlighting and wall lights. Stairs to first floor.
Spacious landing with glass balustrade and downlighting.
Bedroom 1: Attractive room with beams. The current owners have created a raised sleeping area.
Bedroom 2: Another attractive room with timbers. This room also offers additional raised sleeping area with further space currently used as a play area, over the landing area.
Family bathroom: Large in size, offering separate shower cubicle with glass door, panelled bath, WC and compact wash basin. Mounted heated towel rail. Large window offering much natural light.
Outside
Parking space has been created to the front of the property, backing onto the living room French doors. There is a private garden area with artificial turf laid for convenience with a raised decking area. Outside tap.
Services All mains services are connected. Gas central heating.
Council Tax: Band B. Torridge Council.
Tenure: Freehold
