House For Sale £395,000
Truly one of a kind! A rural two bedroom detached bungalow on the outskirts of Goodleigh village. Renovated and improved in recent years by the current owners with approx. 5 acres of grounds and garden in total. A lifestyle change awaits.
Chequers Estate Agents are proud to present for sale this rural two bedroom detached bungalow on the outskirts of Goodleigh village, situated in a semi-rural location with few near neighbours. Lilly Cottage has been renovated and improved by the current owners in their tenure. An internal inspection is highly advised to appreciate what this property has to offer.
The property, although restricted to local purchasers (see below for details), offers cosy accommodation and a superb chance to have a lifestyle change embracing the countryside and smallholding life or alternatively exploring other business hobbies such as glamping/camping (similar to the neighbouring Lilly Caravan Park). There is also the opportunity to grow fruit, flowers and vegetables across the sunny paddocks and equestrian purchasers wanting their horses on site.
The accommodation briefly comprises: A welcoming hallway with parquet flooring that leads through to the two bedrooms and shower room. The main bedroom has space for a double Bed, chest of drawers and also benefits from built in painted wood fronted wardrobes. The living space is open plan with flagstone slate flooring and a cleverly orientated kitchen to maximise storage and entertaining space with room for a table and chairs, two settees and attractive wood burning stove. The kitchen is made up of a range painted floor units with parquet flooring, space for range cooker, dishwasher and under counter fridge and freezer with wooden worksurfaces over. This t-shaped room is light and bright with numerous windows and white walls that compliment the contract navy blue kitchen counters. From the kitchen is the WC and utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and general storage with a door out to the enclosed garden, ideal for alfresco dining.
To the side of the bungalow is a charming enclosed rear garden that has been tiered by the current owners with a raised lawn and chicken coop boarded by low and high fencing. The grounds are detached from the property and amount to approximately 5 acres in total made up of paddocks, apple orchard, disused outbuilding, vegetable garden and sloping fields with stunning rolling countryside views.
Situated within just a few miles from Barnstaple town, there is a wide range of amenities within a short drive including supermarkets and shopping. Barnstaple is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has a variety of great shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and pubs. As well as those all important recreation facilities including a leisure centre, cinema, a bustling market and banking facilities. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 Motorway and further sandy beaches such as Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde are within easy reach.
In all, this is a charming home that is well presented throughout and offers a true lifestyle change and Chequers Estate Agents, the sole selling agents, are delighted to offer this property for sale and an internal inspection can be arrange by calling us on .
Directions
From Barnstaple Town/Bus Station continue along the A39 (Alexandra Road) turning right on Bear Street and continue up the hill, passing Our Lady's Catholic Primary School. Continue along the road for around 1 mile then turn right signposted to Maidenford and Westacott. Follow the lane and take the first left hand bend around and left again into the shared driveway for Lilly Cottage and its neighbours. The two allocated parking spaces are located in front of Lilly Cottage to the left of the front door.
Agents Note
Lilly Cottage has a local occupancy restriction applied by the local authority. For further details, please contact Chequers Estate Agents or the local authority, North Devon Council ()
Entrance Hallway
Spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with access to most internal rooms, handy hanging hooks, access to loft space, parquet flooring.
Open Plan Living Space (7.70m x 5.69m max overall (25'3 x 18'8 max overall)
Lounge / Dining Room
Spacious and light living space with flagstone flooring, wooden effect UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation. Working wood burner connected to the back boiler providing the central heating for the property.
Kitchen (3.61m x 2.57m (11'10 x 8'5 ))
A contemporary fitted kitchen with an array of units and cupboards. Further matching drawers and space for a freestanding range cooker space for undercounter fridge and separate freezer and further plumbing and appliance space for a dishwasher. Wooden effect UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, parquet flooring.
Utility Room (2.51m x 2.16m (8'3 x 7'1 ))
A handy utility room with appliance space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Handy hanging space and wooden double doors give access to the rear enclosed garden.
Side Hall
Useful storage cupboard, slate flooring.
Cloakroom (1.52m x 1.35m (5'0 x 4'5 ))
Comprising WC and pedestal wash hand basin, wooden panelling, access to loft space, tiled flooring.
Bedroom One (3.45m x 2.77m (11'4 x 9'1 ))
UPVC double glazed wood effect window to front elevation. A double bedroom with built-in wardrobe space, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom Two (3.30m x 2.67m (10'10 x 8'9 ))
Wooden glazed window to side elevation, radiator, fitted carpet.
Shower Room (2.51m x 1.78m (8'3 x 5'10 ))
A modern three piece suite comprising wash hand basin with WC and double walk in shower cubicle. Fully tiled surround with rainfall showerhead over, radiator, spotlighting, wood flooring.
Outside
To the front of the property is two allocated parking spaces. Whilst at the rear is a fully enclosed garden with an area of patio perfect for alfresco dining. Steps lead to a raised decking area perfect for potted plants. There is an area laid to lawn with some shrubs and trees and a chicken coop towards the far end. The garden to Lilly Cottage is a perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy in an evening as well as for children to play and pets to potter.
Land
The first paddock opens up to the larger sections of land that includes an orchard of approximately 100 cider apples along with approximately 100 almond trees.. There is a timber shed which is currently used for storage but could easily be converted into a shelter or stabling for sheep, goats, ponies or chickens subject to permissions.
The land is predominantly laid to sloping pasture which is fenced with a few separate paddock sections.
Services
Mains electricity and water.
Shared private drainage.
Solar panels fitted August 2022.
Note
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
Chequers Estate Agents are proud to present for sale this rural two bedroom detached bungalow on the outskirts of Goodleigh village, situated in a semi-rural location with few near neighbours. Lilly Cottage has been renovated and improved by the current owners in their tenure. An internal inspection is highly advised to appreciate what this property has to offer.
The property, although restricted to local purchasers (see below for details), offers cosy accommodation and a superb chance to have a lifestyle change embracing the countryside and smallholding life or alternatively exploring other business hobbies such as glamping/camping (similar to the neighbouring Lilly Caravan Park). There is also the opportunity to grow fruit, flowers and vegetables across the sunny paddocks and equestrian purchasers wanting their horses on site.
The accommodation briefly comprises: A welcoming hallway with parquet flooring that leads through to the two bedrooms and shower room. The main bedroom has space for a double Bed, chest of drawers and also benefits from built in painted wood fronted wardrobes. The living space is open plan with flagstone slate flooring and a cleverly orientated kitchen to maximise storage and entertaining space with room for a table and chairs, two settees and attractive wood burning stove. The kitchen is made up of a range painted floor units with parquet flooring, space for range cooker, dishwasher and under counter fridge and freezer with wooden worksurfaces over. This t-shaped room is light and bright with numerous windows and white walls that compliment the contract navy blue kitchen counters. From the kitchen is the WC and utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and general storage with a door out to the enclosed garden, ideal for alfresco dining.
To the side of the bungalow is a charming enclosed rear garden that has been tiered by the current owners with a raised lawn and chicken coop boarded by low and high fencing. The grounds are detached from the property and amount to approximately 5 acres in total made up of paddocks, apple orchard, disused outbuilding, vegetable garden and sloping fields with stunning rolling countryside views.
Situated within just a few miles from Barnstaple town, there is a wide range of amenities within a short drive including supermarkets and shopping. Barnstaple is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has a variety of great shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and pubs. As well as those all important recreation facilities including a leisure centre, cinema, a bustling market and banking facilities. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 Motorway and further sandy beaches such as Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde are within easy reach.
In all, this is a charming home that is well presented throughout and offers a true lifestyle change and Chequers Estate Agents, the sole selling agents, are delighted to offer this property for sale and an internal inspection can be arrange by calling us on .
Directions
From Barnstaple Town/Bus Station continue along the A39 (Alexandra Road) turning right on Bear Street and continue up the hill, passing Our Lady's Catholic Primary School. Continue along the road for around 1 mile then turn right signposted to Maidenford and Westacott. Follow the lane and take the first left hand bend around and left again into the shared driveway for Lilly Cottage and its neighbours. The two allocated parking spaces are located in front of Lilly Cottage to the left of the front door.
Agents Note
Lilly Cottage has a local occupancy restriction applied by the local authority. For further details, please contact Chequers Estate Agents or the local authority, North Devon Council ()
Entrance Hallway
Spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with access to most internal rooms, handy hanging hooks, access to loft space, parquet flooring.
Open Plan Living Space (7.70m x 5.69m max overall (25'3 x 18'8 max overall)
Lounge / Dining Room
Spacious and light living space with flagstone flooring, wooden effect UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation. Working wood burner connected to the back boiler providing the central heating for the property.
Kitchen (3.61m x 2.57m (11'10 x 8'5 ))
A contemporary fitted kitchen with an array of units and cupboards. Further matching drawers and space for a freestanding range cooker space for undercounter fridge and separate freezer and further plumbing and appliance space for a dishwasher. Wooden effect UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, parquet flooring.
Utility Room (2.51m x 2.16m (8'3 x 7'1 ))
A handy utility room with appliance space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Handy hanging space and wooden double doors give access to the rear enclosed garden.
Side Hall
Useful storage cupboard, slate flooring.
Cloakroom (1.52m x 1.35m (5'0 x 4'5 ))
Comprising WC and pedestal wash hand basin, wooden panelling, access to loft space, tiled flooring.
Bedroom One (3.45m x 2.77m (11'4 x 9'1 ))
UPVC double glazed wood effect window to front elevation. A double bedroom with built-in wardrobe space, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom Two (3.30m x 2.67m (10'10 x 8'9 ))
Wooden glazed window to side elevation, radiator, fitted carpet.
Shower Room (2.51m x 1.78m (8'3 x 5'10 ))
A modern three piece suite comprising wash hand basin with WC and double walk in shower cubicle. Fully tiled surround with rainfall showerhead over, radiator, spotlighting, wood flooring.
Outside
To the front of the property is two allocated parking spaces. Whilst at the rear is a fully enclosed garden with an area of patio perfect for alfresco dining. Steps lead to a raised decking area perfect for potted plants. There is an area laid to lawn with some shrubs and trees and a chicken coop towards the far end. The garden to Lilly Cottage is a perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy in an evening as well as for children to play and pets to potter.
Land
The first paddock opens up to the larger sections of land that includes an orchard of approximately 100 cider apples along with approximately 100 almond trees.. There is a timber shed which is currently used for storage but could easily be converted into a shelter or stabling for sheep, goats, ponies or chickens subject to permissions.
The land is predominantly laid to sloping pasture which is fenced with a few separate paddock sections.
Services
Mains electricity and water.
Shared private drainage.
Solar panels fitted August 2022.
Note
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
