3 bedroom bungalow for sale

A charming single storey period barn conversion located in a picturesque hamlet near the village of High Bickington, Umberleigh. This delightful property boasts a spacious 105 sq m/1,130 sq ft of living space, perfect for a small family or those looking to downsize without compromising on comfort.

One of the standout features of this property are the beautiful half an acre of cottage gardens and detached barn with scope to create holiday let. A rare find in such a quaint location. EPC Band D.

Situation And Amenities - Located within a small hamlet, surrounded by farmland and open countryside, on high ground with breathtaking distant views towards Exmoor. The village of High Bickington is about 1.5 miles away and offers a range of amenities including community shop, primary school, pubs, Methodist Chapel and Church of England Community Hall, Post Office, doctor's surgery, bus services, playing field, football, and cricket clubs. Libbaton Golf Club is within a healthy walk. The Mole Resort, Golf Club is also within around 15 minutes' drive and has facilities including swimming pools, gym, spa, tea room, restaurant etc. There are nearby stations and public houses at Portsmouth Arms and Umberleigh on the picturesque Tarka Line, providing trains both to Barnstaple and Exeter. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 20 minutes by car and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as North Devon District Hospital and live theatre. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road, A361, which leads on, in a further 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway Station, which offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over two hours. The market towns of Bideford, South Molton and Great Torrington are all easily accessible. The North Devon Coast with its excellent sandy beaches at Saunton (also with championship golf course), Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe and delightful cliff walks as well as Exmoor National Park, are all within around 40 minutes by car. The area is well served by excellent state and private schools including the well renowned West Buckland School, which offers a bus service in the village.

Description - Pear Tree Cottage comprises a charming single storey conversion of former period barns, which we understand was converted in the early 1990s, but has been modernised throughout by the current owners. The property presents elevations of colourwash render and stone with slate sills, double glazed windows and slate roof. The accommodation is extremely well presented and versatile, with scope to enlarge, subject to planning permission. The detached barn currently accommodates garaging, workshop, utility room, kennel/store and fuel store, but may offer potential for a variety of other uses, such as holiday cottage, annexe etc subject to any necessary planning permission. A particular feature are the beautiful manicured cottage gardens which are a labour of love for the current owners and the "wow" factor of this property is the dramatic backdrop of unspoilt views over undulating countryside. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed to be appreciated. The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises;

Accommodation - ENTRANCE PORCH with window to side, cupboards for coats and shoes. Door leading into LIVING ROOM dual aspect room with full length window to side and window to front, exposed beams, fitted carpet, stone fireplace with bressumer beam multi-fuel burner, double doors leading into kitchen (described later). Door off to BEDROOM windows overlooking garden and lane, fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes with sliding doors. KITCHEN door leading directly into garden and window overlooking garden, LVT flooring, modern kitchen with shaker style wall and base units, marble style worktop, inset 1 ? sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated electric NEFF double oven and four-point electric hob, extractor over, inset downlighting, space for freestanding fridge freezer. Door into INNER HALLWAY loft access via hatch, door off hallway into GARDEN ROOM with double doors leading directly to the garden, tiled floor. BEDROOM 2 window to side, built-in wardrobes and dressing area, inset downlighting. BEDROOM 3/DINING ROOM with window onto garden room, fitted carpets. Modern BATHROOM suite panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, tiled shower, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, dual flush WC, partly tiled walls and LVT flooring, airing cupboard with slatted shelving and housing hot water tank, inset downlighting, extractor fan and heated towel rail, opaque window to side.

Outside - The property is approached via a shared driveway off a country lane, leading to gated private driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. DETACHED BARN and GARAGE with up-an-over door, separate pedestrian door, direct access into LOG STORE also housing 1225L slim bunded oil tank, door leading off garage area into LAUNDRY/UTILITY with sliding door, window to rear, power, water and light. From the garden is access into FORMER KENNELL with double doors and additional grated door. The GARDEN enjoys stunning countryside views, mainly level lawns with well stocked borders, ornamental pond, GRAVELLED TERRACED AREAS and further paved SUN TERRACE, all enclosed and dog proof. Outside lighting.

Services - Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Metered water supply. Private drainage. According to Ofcom Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.

Directions - From Barnstaple, take the A377 for approximately 6 miles. Pass the garage on the right hand side and take the next right hand turning, up the hill towards Atherington. On entering the village, turn left onto the B3132 towards High Bickington. Continue through the village, passing the Golden Lion pub, and take the right hand turn at the far end of the village onto Back Lane, signed posted Vauterhill. Follow this lane for 1.5 miles without deviating from it and passing the small group of properties, stay on the country lane until the left turn into a private drive to Shuteley (the name is on the tree above you). Pear Tree Cottage is the last property along on the left hand side, the vehicular access is beyond the dwelling itself.

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