3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Location

Umberleigh

Features

Pretty garden
Woodland
Countryside views
Well presented

Introduction

Hazelwood is a detached three bedroom bungalow situated in a lovely elevated position on the edge of Umberleigh in the Taw Valley. The property is of timber-frame construction, rendered and colourwashed under a tiled roof and benefits from uPVC double glazing, fully insulated with oil-fired central heating throughout. The property is a wildlife haven with large stream-bordered gardens and extensive woodland, in all extending to 1.8 acres.

Umberleigh is in the heart of the Taw Valley and has the famous Rising Sun public house, excellent salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Taw and a railway station with regular connections to the regional centre of Barnstaple and the City of Exeter along the Tarka Line. There is also a village shop and Post Office, Murch's Antique Emporium and the Tack Store. There is a thriving primary school, church, chapel and village hall. The property is situated approximately six miles from the market town of South Molton with its shopping and recreational facilities and regular Pannier Markets held on Thursdays and Saturdays of each week. Livestock markets are still held regularly in the town. The regional centre of Barnstaple, at the head of the Taw Estuary, is approximately ten miles distant, with its excellent range of shopping, leisure and other facilities.

Accommodation

From the parking area, path leads to

Lobby: Tiled floor. Walk-in cloak cupboard.

WC: Pedestal basin. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. WC. Part-tiled walls.

Breakfast room: 13'3" (4.04m) x 9'3" (2.82m).

Kitchen: 12'4" (3.76m) x 9'1" (2.77m). Range of kitchen units with worktops over and matching eye level cupboards. One-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap over. Integrated Diplomat dishwasher. Fittings for washing machine. Electrolux eye-level twin oven and Electrolux ceramic hob and extractor over.

Dining room: 13'10" (4.22m) 12'0" (3.66m). Brick fireplace.

Living room: 18'4" (5.59m) x 11'7" (3.53m). Natural stone fireplace and hardwood mantelpiece.

Sun room: 11'0" (3.35m) x 9'5" (2.87m). A lovely room, taking in views of the garden. Door to small decked area and garden.

From the Dining Room, door to

Inner hall: Stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1: 12'5" (3.78m) max x 11'8" (3.56m). Range of fitted wardrobes and chest of drawers.

Bedroom 2: 12'0" (3.66m) x 9'10" (3.00m).

Bathroom: Panelled bath with Triton Trianco electric shower. Wc. Pedestal basin with mirror and shaver light over. Part-tiled walls. Airing cupboard with factory lagged copper hot water cylinder.

On the First Floor:

Landing: Cupboard. Abundance of loft storage space.

Bedroom 3: 10'9" (3.28m) x 9'11" (3.02m).

Outside: The property is approached over a gravelled driveway leading to a large parking and turning area. Detached garage: 18'0" (5.49m) x 13'3" (4.04m) of cinderblock construction, rendered under a slate roof, with concrete floor, double doors, power and light connected. Workshop adjacent 13'3" (4.04m) x 10'6" (3.20m) with concrete floor, power and light, fitted workbench and fitted shelves, loft over. Timber garden shed 8'0" (2.44m) x 7'0" (2.13m). Workshop 21'0" (6.40m) x 14'0" (4.27m) with planning consent for the workshop to be demolished and replaced with a double garage with office above with wash basin, wc and shower. Greenhouse.

The gardens: The bungalow is surrounded by mature and pretty gardens and woodland. To the front of the property the garden is laid mostly to lawn with flower borders and an abundance of well-established shrubs. The front garden centres on a pretty patio with planted stone wall. To the rear of the bungalow is a lawned area leading to the woodland with many mature trees and shrubs and a path leading up through the woods to a seat which takes in the lovely views over the Taw Valley. The whole property is a wildlife haven with a stream running down one side and, in all, extends to approximately 1.8 acres.

Note: Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (gca), make every attempt to ensure our sales particulars are fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. No appliances have been tested and no warranty given by gca in relation to this property. If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. It is the responsibility of any intending purchaser to check that the property is available to view before setting out. Neither gca nor the vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings.

An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is available for this property. You can either view a copy held at our South Molton office or we can send you a copy via email. For every householder who gets an EPC with an F or G rating, the new Green Homes Service will make an offer of discounted help with energy efficiency measures. This service will be provided by the Energy Saving Trust and will offer advice on everything needed to make your home green as well as directing you to available finance options. For more information visit the Energy Saving Trust website at