House For Sale £585,000
A recently renovated detached family residence set in sizeable grounds in the centre of the favoured village of Bishops Tawton. The accommodation is beautifully presented and consists of 3 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, separate utility room, sitting room, bathroom, large driveway, outbuildings, one with potential to convert, large lawned garden and patio. Freehold, Council Tax Band C. EPC Band D.
Situation And Amenities - Nestled in a central village location, with fine countryside views. Local amenities are within walking distance including the village primary school, period inn and regular bus service into Barnstaple. From the village there is access to many fine walks in the district including Codden Hill and the Tarka Trail. Bishops Tawton is regarded as a popular village location to live giving its close proximity to Barnstaple of about 2 miles. As the Regional Centre, Barnstaple houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The town is well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the high street favourites as well as a diverse selection of local stores and the renowned Pannier Market. North Devon Leisure centre provides many indoor pursuits along with the Tarka Tennis Centre both in Barnstaple. Nearby there is access to the North Devon Link road through to Junction 27 of the M5 where Tiverton Parkway also allows access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor is also within easy access as are the sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Saunton (also with championship golf course), Putsborough and Woolacombe.
Description - 'Often sought but seldom found' Orchard House is a centrally located detached residence, which has been lovingly restored to a high quality over the last 5 years. Combining period features with 21st century refinements. The property is set in sizeable grounds approaching a third of an acre in total, with large driveway, parking for at least 6 cars, lawned gardens and a number of outbuildings. Planning permission is in place for a detached garage and there is scope to convert at least one of the outbuildings (subject to the necessary consents). The accommodation layout has been well thought out, creating a stylish yet practical living space. This includes;
Ground Floor - Attractive wooden ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor, solid wood seat along with ideal coat and boot storage. Door through to the ENTRANCE HALL, stairs to first floor with storage below. The hall showcases original tile flooring of the Victorian house, doorway through to further coat storage this leads to UTILITY ROOM with tiled flooring, window to front, stainless steel sink, storage below, space for washing machine, large built in cupboard with wall mounted boiler and door through to the rear access. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM a triple aspect room with solid wood work surfaces and island, ample storage above and below, a good sized pantry cupboard, a free standing range with electric oven and gas hob, this is set nicely into the old fireplace with extractor fan and wood display mantle above. Dining area with window to front and side, large bowl ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher, space for an American style fridge freezer. SITTING ROOM a dual aspect room with windows to front and side and a log burner with wooden surround, solid wood flooring, column radiator and picture rail.
First Floor - LANDING with window to street aspect, loft access via hatch. At the rear of the landing is a FAMILY BATHROOM with opaque Velux skylight, four-piece suite which comprises a roll top bath, large mains fed shower with two shower heads, one being rainfall, low level WC, hand wash basin set in storage unit, backlit vanity mirror above. BEDROOM 1 is a dual aspect double room with views over Tawstock, solid wood floor. BEDROOM 2 also a dual aspect room with lovely views, solid wood flooring. BEDROOM 3 is a good sixed double room with solid wood flooring and space for freestanding storage and study desk. CLOAKROOM window to rear, hand wash basin with storage below, low level WC.
Outside - There is a large gravelled driveway with off-street parking for in-excess 6 vehicles, a range of outbuildings including; OLD CARPENTERS' WORKSHOP, in need of restoration, but has potential to turn into ancillary accommodation (subject to planning permission). STONE BUILDING with separate utility and wet room, ideal for showering down a dog, fully tiled, ceramic sink, storage below, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, good sized wood storage, wooden workshop with light light and power. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some newly planted trees, mature hedge and cooking apple trees to one side, RAISED TERRACED AREA close to the house, ideal for those summer barbeques. A further 'hidden' breakfast garden can be found to the south of the boundary wall.
Services - The property benefits from mains gas and water with private drainage.
Directions - Travelling through Bishops Tawton from the Barnstaple direction, continue through the village on the Old Exeter Road, just opposite the church take the left hand turn into Village street then turn left just before the Chichester Arms then left again onto Easter Street. The property can be found on the left hand side with name plate and 'For Sale' sign clearly display.
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Situation And Amenities - Nestled in a central village location, with fine countryside views. Local amenities are within walking distance including the village primary school, period inn and regular bus service into Barnstaple. From the village there is access to many fine walks in the district including Codden Hill and the Tarka Trail. Bishops Tawton is regarded as a popular village location to live giving its close proximity to Barnstaple of about 2 miles. As the Regional Centre, Barnstaple houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The town is well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the high street favourites as well as a diverse selection of local stores and the renowned Pannier Market. North Devon Leisure centre provides many indoor pursuits along with the Tarka Tennis Centre both in Barnstaple. Nearby there is access to the North Devon Link road through to Junction 27 of the M5 where Tiverton Parkway also allows access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor is also within easy access as are the sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Saunton (also with championship golf course), Putsborough and Woolacombe.
Description - 'Often sought but seldom found' Orchard House is a centrally located detached residence, which has been lovingly restored to a high quality over the last 5 years. Combining period features with 21st century refinements. The property is set in sizeable grounds approaching a third of an acre in total, with large driveway, parking for at least 6 cars, lawned gardens and a number of outbuildings. Planning permission is in place for a detached garage and there is scope to convert at least one of the outbuildings (subject to the necessary consents). The accommodation layout has been well thought out, creating a stylish yet practical living space. This includes;
Ground Floor - Attractive wooden ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor, solid wood seat along with ideal coat and boot storage. Door through to the ENTRANCE HALL, stairs to first floor with storage below. The hall showcases original tile flooring of the Victorian house, doorway through to further coat storage this leads to UTILITY ROOM with tiled flooring, window to front, stainless steel sink, storage below, space for washing machine, large built in cupboard with wall mounted boiler and door through to the rear access. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM a triple aspect room with solid wood work surfaces and island, ample storage above and below, a good sized pantry cupboard, a free standing range with electric oven and gas hob, this is set nicely into the old fireplace with extractor fan and wood display mantle above. Dining area with window to front and side, large bowl ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher, space for an American style fridge freezer. SITTING ROOM a dual aspect room with windows to front and side and a log burner with wooden surround, solid wood flooring, column radiator and picture rail.
First Floor - LANDING with window to street aspect, loft access via hatch. At the rear of the landing is a FAMILY BATHROOM with opaque Velux skylight, four-piece suite which comprises a roll top bath, large mains fed shower with two shower heads, one being rainfall, low level WC, hand wash basin set in storage unit, backlit vanity mirror above. BEDROOM 1 is a dual aspect double room with views over Tawstock, solid wood floor. BEDROOM 2 also a dual aspect room with lovely views, solid wood flooring. BEDROOM 3 is a good sixed double room with solid wood flooring and space for freestanding storage and study desk. CLOAKROOM window to rear, hand wash basin with storage below, low level WC.
Outside - There is a large gravelled driveway with off-street parking for in-excess 6 vehicles, a range of outbuildings including; OLD CARPENTERS' WORKSHOP, in need of restoration, but has potential to turn into ancillary accommodation (subject to planning permission). STONE BUILDING with separate utility and wet room, ideal for showering down a dog, fully tiled, ceramic sink, storage below, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, good sized wood storage, wooden workshop with light light and power. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some newly planted trees, mature hedge and cooking apple trees to one side, RAISED TERRACED AREA close to the house, ideal for those summer barbeques. A further 'hidden' breakfast garden can be found to the south of the boundary wall.
Services - The property benefits from mains gas and water with private drainage.
Directions - Travelling through Bishops Tawton from the Barnstaple direction, continue through the village on the Old Exeter Road, just opposite the church take the left hand turn into Village street then turn left just before the Chichester Arms then left again onto Easter Street. The property can be found on the left hand side with name plate and 'For Sale' sign clearly display.
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