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6 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- AN INDIVIDUAL DETACHED FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 1 BEDROOM ANNEXE
- 6 Bedrooms
- Offering extremely versatile accommodation arranged over 4 floors
- Stunning views of Braunton, the Estuary & the picturesque countryside
- 2 private driveways & Double Garage
- Wrap-around gardens
- Some modernisation & updating required
- Ideal for dual occupation or offering income potential
Positioned on elevated ground and constructed approximately a century ago, this property offers versatile living spaces spread across 4 floors. It boasts stunning views of Braunton, the Estuary and the picturesque countryside. With the potential for dual occupancy or generating rental income, the current owners currently lease out both the Basement apartment and the Second Floor of the main house.
The property is further enhanced by 2 private driveways, a Double Garage and wrap-around gardens. Whilst some modernisation and updating are necessary, this property has the potential to become a magnificent family home.
The interior of the property includes a Reception Vestibule, a spacious Reception Hall, 2 bay-fronted Reception Rooms and a generously sized family Kitchen / Breakfast Room. On the First Floor there are 4 Bedrooms (with the 2 main rooms leading to a Veranda that offers fantastic views). Additionally, there is a family Bathroom on this floor. The Second Floor comprises 2 Bedrooms, a Reception Room and a Shower Room. The property also provides independent access to a 1 Bedroom Basement apartment.
Outside, the property features well-maintained formal lawn gardens at the front along with a private driveway that allows access to a tandem-length Double Garage. At the rear, there is a private gated driveway with parking space suitable for a motorhome, boat, or up to 4 cars.
Braunton is believed to be the largest village in England. It has a fantastic atmosphere and buzz with trendy pubs and restaurants. It also has primary and secondary schools, a variety of shops and amenities to hand such as doctors, hair and beauty shops, a bank and post office. Braunton has many places of interest such as the Medieval Great Field and Braunton Burrows.
The Tarka Trail offers many great walks for hiking or just a leisurely stroll. Established in 1897, Saunton’s 36-hole championship Golf Course is only 2 miles away. Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe have some of the best surfing beaches and are only a stone’s throw.
The vibrant town of Barnstaple, some 5 miles, combines modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 motorway network and beyond.
Directions
On entering Braunton, proceed to the pedestrian traffic lights (with Co-Op on your left hand side). Turn right onto Heanton Street and at the top of the road turn left. Bear right at the mini roundabout onto Lower Park Road and continue along taking the left turning into Longfield Close. Continue to the end of the cul-de-sac where Longfield House will be found the last property on your left hand side.
Rooms
Reception Vestibule
Double doors off. Coat hanging space. Original tiled flooring. Part glazed door to Reception Hall.
Reception Hall
A spacious Hallway with stairs rising to the First Floor Landing. Radiator, original tiled flooring.
Cloakroom
Hand wash basin with tiled splashback and WC. Tiled flooring. Opaque window.
Lounge 25' 8" x 13' 11"
An impressive room with large bay window to front elevation enjoying superb far-reaching views over Braunton and beyond. UPVC double glazed window to side elevation and UPVC double glazed bay window to side elevation. Wood burner on a tiled hearth. 2 radiators, TV point, wooden flooring.
Dining Room 15' 4" x 14' 1"
A dual aspect room with wooden frame windows to front and side elevations enjoying views towards the Estuary and beyond. Wood burner on a tiled hearth. Wood flooring, coved ceiling, ceiling rose.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 9' 8" x 11' 1"
A large L-shape Kitchen / Breakfast Room comprising single bowl stainless steel sink with drawers and cupboards below, ample work surface with a range of drawers and cupboards below. Space for electric cooker, tumble dryer and upright fridge freezer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Large storage cupboard with sliding doors. Serving hatch to Dining Room. Part tiled walls. 5 windows overlooking the gardens. Door to Rear Porch.
Rear Porch
Providing further storage space. Door to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Opaque window. Large storage cupboard with sliding doors. Fitted carpet. Stairs rising to Second Floor Landing. Door to Veranda.
Veranda
With attractive wooden balustrade. The Veranda runs the width of the property and boasts fantastic panoramic views over the village of Braunton towards the Estuary and the countryside beyond.
Bedroom 1 14' 1" x 11' 10"
A large dual aspect room with windows to front and side elevations enjoying wonderful views. Fitted wardrobe. Vanity wash hand basin. Fitted carpet, radiator.
Bedroom 2 13' 11" x 10' 10"
Windows to front and side elevations with fantastic far-reaching views. Open-fronted fitted wardrobe and adjoining vanity wash hand basin. Fitted carpet, radiator, TV point.
Bedroom 3 14' 0" x 10' 11"
UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear elevations. Fitted wardrobe with cupboards above and adjoining vanity wash hand basin. Radiator, TV point, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 4 14' 0" x 9' 10"
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Fitted wardrobe with cupboards above and adjoining vanity wash hand basin. TV point, fitted carpet.
Bathroom
Accessed via the Half Landing. 4-piece white suite comprising WC, bath in tiled surround, shower enclosure and pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splashback. A range of louvre-fronted storage cupboards. Tiled flooring. 3 obscure windows to rear and side elevations.
Second Floor Landing
Opaque window. Fitted carpet, eaves storage. The Second Floor could provide accommodation for a dependent relative or for income potential.
Bedroom 5 14' 1" x 10' 0"
UPVC double glazed dormer window to front elevation enjoying fantastic views over Braunton. Wooden flooring.
Living / Kitchen Area 16' 10" x 13' 7"
An open-plan space with UPVC double glazed window to side elevation.
Kitchen area comprising single bowl stainless steel drainer set into roll top work surface with cupboards and drawers below. Space for fridge / freezer and electric cooker. Radiator. Part glazed door to Bathroom.
Bedroom 6 8' 7" x 6' 11"
Triangular UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Wooden flooring.
Shower Room
3-piece suite comprising shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal hand wash basin and WC. Extractor fan, wooden flooring.
Living / Kitchen Area
4.55m plus dormer window x 4.24m - Smartly presented open-plan living area with UPVC double glazed dormer window to front elevation commanding fantastic, uninterrupted views over the village of Braunton towards the Estuary. Space for small dining table. Eaves storage space. TV point, wooden flooring.
Kitchen area comprising single bowl stainless steel drainer set into roll top work surface with cupboards and drawers below and tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge, freezer and electric cooker.
Lower Level Annexe
With its own entrance and being self-contained, the Annexe offers ideal income potential.
Bathroom
3-piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, close couple WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Extractor fan, extensive wall tiling, vinyl flooring. Part glazed door to Bedroom.
Bedroom 10' 8" x 11' 7"
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator, fitted carpet.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a private driveway offering parking for several vehicles and leading to the Garage.
The gardens to the front are laid primarily to lawn with a pathway leading to the raised Veranda which provides a wonderful outlook over Braunton's picturesque countryside and towards the Estuary.
There is access on both sides of the property to the rear garden which is fully enclosed and laid mostly to lawn. There is a Log Store and a further Outbuilding housing the boiler. The rear of the property has recently been updated to create an extensive parking area to provide parking for up to 4 vehicles. This can be accessed via Higher Park Road.
Double Garage 19' 10" x 16' 3"
With metal up and over door. Light and power connected.
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