House For Sale £275,000
This charming country home features a most characterful and deceptively spacious 3 reception room, 2 bedroom, semi-detached barn conversion that has parking for at least 2 vehicles, and gardens with lawn and vegetable plot. Tucked away on the very edge of this small village between Bradworthy and Holsworthy with some lovely countryside views.This is the first time in some 20 years that this oil fired centrally heated, mostly double glazed home has become available on the open market. Over the years the original barn has been enhanced by 2 complementary extensions so that today you will find: Entrance Porch, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Dining/Garden Room, Lounge, and super Family Room. A feature Split-Level First Floor Landing serves 2 Bedrooms, Bath/Shower Room, and a Separate Cloakroom.
The barn is situated on the very outskirts of the small village of Sutcombe which has a great community spirit, and well supported Village Hall. The neighbouring village of Bradworthy is just some 2.5 miles and offers a wider range of shops including a butchers, post office, general stores, etc. Other village amenities include a doctor's surgery, bowling green, garages, popular pub, social club, well supported village hall where many activities take place, and the particularly well respected Bradworthy Primary Academy with its Pre-School facilities. The regional North Devon Centre of Barnstaple is some 25 miles and for those wishing to travel further afield, the Cathedral/University City of Exeter with its intercity rail and motorway links is some 40 miles.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Holsworthy proceed on the main A388 Bideford road for about 3 miles, and upon reaching Holsworthy Beacon turn left towards Sutcombe. Stay on this country road for some 1.9 miles and the entrance drive leading to the barn will be found on the left hand side with a Bond Oxborough Phillips 'For Sale' notice clearly displayed.
The Accommodation Comprises (All Measurements Are Approximate):-
Half glazed door to:
Entrance Porch (7' 9" x 4' 0")
Slate paved floor. Good sized built-in storage cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
4.1m (max) x 3.9m (max) - Laminate wood floor. Beamed ceiling. Matching shaker base and wall units with concealed lighting. Complementary island. "Woodblock" effect worktops. Stainless steel 1 1/4 bowl sink. Shelved recess with cupboard below. Walk-in cupboard housing a "Grant" oil fired boiler. Directional spotlights. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge. Stainless steel 4 ring electric hob with illuminated extractor. Integral oven. From the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, stairs rise to the Lounge with useful store cupboard.
Lounge (14' 5" x 11' 5")
A nice sized reception room with window overlooking the surrounding countryside. Beamed ceiling. Ornamental fireplace. Stairs rising to First Floor. Wide doorway to:
Family Room (12' 10" x 9' 3")
This super room is one of the extensions added to the original barn and is light and airy with a triple aspect including double glazed windows to front and side, and French doors to the rear garden. The vaulted ceiling soars to some 14'5'' (4.40m) high with an attractive stained glass feature windows set high in the gable end.
Dining/Garden Room (13' 9" x 7' 6")
Pine floor. 2 full width windows to side. Fitted electric meter cupboard. Fitted bench running along one wall.
Split-Level Landing
Exposed timbers. Feature arched doorway.
Bedroom 1
4.65m (max) x 3.48m to undereaves storage area. - This large bedroom has currently been partitioned for convenience into 2 smaller children's bedrooms, but could easily be reinstated as the principle bedroom if required. It has a vaulted ceiling with double glazed "Velux" windows. Range of built-in cupboards and drawers running along one side.
Bedroom 2
2.54m (max) x 2.67m (max) - Pine floor. Window with very pleasant outlook to surrounding countryside. Access to roof space. A folding door gives access to a small but very useful dressing room complete with vanity tops, and hanging rails.
Bath/Shower Room
Laminate tiled floor. "Velux" window. 2 piece white suite, and a large walk-in shower cubicle with "rain" shower. Multi-rung towel rail/radiator.
Cloakroom
White low level WC, and wash hand basin. Double glazed "Velux" window.
Outside
A drive, which is shared with the adjoining barn, rises from the parish road and at the end provides parking for at least 2 vehicles, and is there is also a useful metal clad storage shed offering further potential for parking. The formal gardens run to the rear of the barn and comprise a sun-trapped area of lawn with pleasant patio area perfect for alfresco dining. From the end of the lawn, a paved path with wrought iron gate leads to the parking area. From the lawn, a path with steps leads down to a further area of garden which would be perfect to create a vegetable plot where there is an aluminimum framed greenhouse in need of reglazing.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage with 2 other properties to a modern Klargester unit. Outside power points. Plastic oil storage tank.
Council Band
Band 'B' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
The barn is situated on the very outskirts of the small village of Sutcombe which has a great community spirit, and well supported Village Hall. The neighbouring village of Bradworthy is just some 2.5 miles and offers a wider range of shops including a butchers, post office, general stores, etc. Other village amenities include a doctor's surgery, bowling green, garages, popular pub, social club, well supported village hall where many activities take place, and the particularly well respected Bradworthy Primary Academy with its Pre-School facilities. The regional North Devon Centre of Barnstaple is some 25 miles and for those wishing to travel further afield, the Cathedral/University City of Exeter with its intercity rail and motorway links is some 40 miles.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Holsworthy proceed on the main A388 Bideford road for about 3 miles, and upon reaching Holsworthy Beacon turn left towards Sutcombe. Stay on this country road for some 1.9 miles and the entrance drive leading to the barn will be found on the left hand side with a Bond Oxborough Phillips 'For Sale' notice clearly displayed.
The Accommodation Comprises (All Measurements Are Approximate):-
Half glazed door to:
Entrance Porch (7' 9" x 4' 0")
Slate paved floor. Good sized built-in storage cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
4.1m (max) x 3.9m (max) - Laminate wood floor. Beamed ceiling. Matching shaker base and wall units with concealed lighting. Complementary island. "Woodblock" effect worktops. Stainless steel 1 1/4 bowl sink. Shelved recess with cupboard below. Walk-in cupboard housing a "Grant" oil fired boiler. Directional spotlights. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge. Stainless steel 4 ring electric hob with illuminated extractor. Integral oven. From the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, stairs rise to the Lounge with useful store cupboard.
Lounge (14' 5" x 11' 5")
A nice sized reception room with window overlooking the surrounding countryside. Beamed ceiling. Ornamental fireplace. Stairs rising to First Floor. Wide doorway to:
Family Room (12' 10" x 9' 3")
This super room is one of the extensions added to the original barn and is light and airy with a triple aspect including double glazed windows to front and side, and French doors to the rear garden. The vaulted ceiling soars to some 14'5'' (4.40m) high with an attractive stained glass feature windows set high in the gable end.
Dining/Garden Room (13' 9" x 7' 6")
Pine floor. 2 full width windows to side. Fitted electric meter cupboard. Fitted bench running along one wall.
Split-Level Landing
Exposed timbers. Feature arched doorway.
Bedroom 1
4.65m (max) x 3.48m to undereaves storage area. - This large bedroom has currently been partitioned for convenience into 2 smaller children's bedrooms, but could easily be reinstated as the principle bedroom if required. It has a vaulted ceiling with double glazed "Velux" windows. Range of built-in cupboards and drawers running along one side.
Bedroom 2
2.54m (max) x 2.67m (max) - Pine floor. Window with very pleasant outlook to surrounding countryside. Access to roof space. A folding door gives access to a small but very useful dressing room complete with vanity tops, and hanging rails.
Bath/Shower Room
Laminate tiled floor. "Velux" window. 2 piece white suite, and a large walk-in shower cubicle with "rain" shower. Multi-rung towel rail/radiator.
Cloakroom
White low level WC, and wash hand basin. Double glazed "Velux" window.
Outside
A drive, which is shared with the adjoining barn, rises from the parish road and at the end provides parking for at least 2 vehicles, and is there is also a useful metal clad storage shed offering further potential for parking. The formal gardens run to the rear of the barn and comprise a sun-trapped area of lawn with pleasant patio area perfect for alfresco dining. From the end of the lawn, a paved path with wrought iron gate leads to the parking area. From the lawn, a path with steps leads down to a further area of garden which would be perfect to create a vegetable plot where there is an aluminimum framed greenhouse in need of reglazing.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage with 2 other properties to a modern Klargester unit. Outside power points. Plastic oil storage tank.
Council Band
Band 'B' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
