4 bedroom detached house

Characterful period detached house situated in the centre of the popular village of Westleigh. 4 bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom, sitting room, dining room and kitchen, delightful garden, double garage and parking.
EPC BAND D.

Situation - We are delighted to offer this attractive period home situated in the highly popular traditional Devonshire village of Westleigh where properties rarely become available for sale. The picturesque village itself is surrounded by countryside and has a renowned village pub with sunny beer garden that enjoys a waterside view. There is a church, active village hall and is home to the famous Tapley Park, a Grade II Listed estate with gardens open to the public. Westleigh is within easy reach of the Tarka Trail and (1.5 miles) from the sandy beach at Instow and all of the amenities that this highly popular village has to offer. These include a hotel, local shop, cafe. delicatessen, galleries, various public houses, restaurants, primary school, church, sailing club and access to the Tarka Trail which affords excellent walks with superb cycle rides.

The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and offers an excellent range of amenities including banks, butchers, bakeries, various shops, pubs and restaurants, places of worship, schooling for ages (public and private) and five supermarkets. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 9 miles away and offers all the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are good transport opportunities via the A361 which connects to the motorway network via Junction 27 of the M5 or via rail and the Tarka Line.

Description - Crossways is a delightful detached period home understood to date back to the 1700s and presents colour washed rendered elevations beneath a slate tiled roof. The property is located within the heart of the village yet with a private tucked away feel, approached via a small driveway, to the front of the property with a pretty stone walled garden, double detached garage and parking. The accommodation boasts generous, well-appointed accommodation arranged over three storeys, is characterful yet modern, light and airy having been lovingly and sympathetically renovated to a high specification by the current owners in their 14 years of ownership.

Accommodation - The property has a plethora of period features that you would expect to find in a property of this age such as exposed ceiling beams and feature stonework combined with modern refinements. The hub of the house is a beautiful kitchen with solid oak country style units, stone fireplace with range, a central island with breakfast bar and a range of built in appliances. From the kitchen is a fantastic vaulted ceiling dining room/living room with doors that lead out onto the garden and stone seating area which enjoys views over the village. There is cosy sitting room with a stone fireplace and wood burning stove.
On the first floor, there is a modern family bathroom, guest room and the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom. On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms and handy WC, which could be adapted to create en-suite if required.
Outside, the well stocked garden wraps around the house with a variety of mature shrubs, plants and palms, flat lawn and several seating areas. The detached garage/workshop is ideal for vehicle storage but could be converted into a work from home office/ studio or ancillary accommodation, subject to the relevant planning permissions.

Directions - From Bideford Quay, following signs to Instow/B3233, turn right signposted towards Westleigh. Stay on this road, as it approaches the village up the hill, taking the second road on the left, continue along this road where the property is located at the end on the right hand side.