5 bedroom detached house for sale

Thoroughly refurbished period house

Well arranged accommodation with 2 good reception rooms
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
barnstaple town centre 3 miles and just A few minutes drive away

Surrounded by glorious countryside
generous gardens and grounds
with separate home office/studio/garden room
beautiful conservatory
double garage
oil fired central eating
A light and airy property with most rooms enjoying dual aspect

description

Well situated in the small hamlet of Bradninch in the parish of Goodleigh a most attractive period detached house, thoroughly refurbished in recent years and now providing a fine family home in this most attractive rural location, yet only about 3 miles and a few minutes drive from Barnstaple town centre. The house which has been re-rendered has pleasing colour washed elevation under a thoroughly overhauled and newly slated roof. The house benefits from oil fired central heating and has well arranged accommodation over 2 floors.

On the ground floor the entrance hall with tiled floor and high vaulted ceiling give on to the comfortable sitting room with fine old fireplace and with door through to the conservatory. To one side is the dining room again with a pretty fireplace. In addition there is a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room and a utility room with separate ground floor w.C.

At first floor the master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and in addition there are 4 further bedrooms and family bathroom.

Internal doors are attractive ledged and braced cottage style and windows are double glazed in an attractive, sympathetic style.

Outside to the front of the house is a generous paved parking area approached through a 5-bar gate. To one side is a double garage with a range of old stone outhouses nearby, ideal for garden furniture equipment etc. A couple of useful garden sheds provide additional storage and a sizable timber building, equipped with electric power and light, provides a useful home office/play room/gym or similar.

Adjacent to the conservatory and also accessed through the dining room the paved terrace provides an ideal and sheltered outdoor eating area. A smaller terrace on an elevated part of the garden enjoys a particularly pleasant west facing view. The gardens and grounds which extend to approximately 1/3 of an acre are laid mostly to lawn, gently sloping, with a feature rockery and a variety of plants, shrubs etc.

Location

Orchard house is well located in the small hamlet of Bradninch about 3 miles east of Barnstaple literally just a few minutes drive away. Barnstaple offers an excellent range of facilities catering for retail, leisure/recreation and education. The town centre has a pleasing blend of the typical high street multiple traders but with a good balance of local stores. The town is also noted for its restored Pannier Market and the adjoining Butchers Row, whilst also being home to a thriving local theatre. There are also good leisure and tennis facilities.

For golfers there are a number of clubs but most notably are the 2 Championship Links Courses at Saunton. Sailing is available on the coastal waters and Instow a few miles to the west, on the banks of the River Torridge, is home to the North Devon Yacht Club. The glorious sandy surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe are all within easy reach and the Exmoor National Park is also readily accessible about 7 miles to the east.

At Barnstaple access can be gained to the North Devon Link Road (A361) which provides a fast route to the M5 motorway at junction 27 (Tiverton), about 34 miles away. There also is Tiverton Parkway main line railway station (London Paddington 2 ¼ hours approx). Exeter the county town and Cathedral City with its international airport is about 40 miles away.

Services

Mains electricity is supplied. A private water supply from a borehole benefits from full filtration, uv treatment and is also de-acidified. Drainage is to a septic tank. Wireless broadband on a contract from South West Internet. Oil fired central heating is installed

Council Tax - Band F - North Devon District Council

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with sold selling agent.

Ground floor

Entrance Hall 10'4" x 9'11" (3.15m x 3.02m).

Sitting Room 24' x 15'4" (7.32m x 4.67m).

Dining room 14'11" x 13'7" (4.55m x 4.14m).

Conservatory 14'2" x 10'4" (4.32m x 3.15m).

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'11" x 9'10" (4.55m x 3m).

Utility 11'1" (max) x 10' (3.38m (max) x 3.05m).

WC

first floor

Master Bedroom 17'3" (max) x 13'11" (5.26m (max) x 4.24m).

Ensuite

Bedroom 2 15' x 10' (4.57m x 3.05m).

Bedroom 3 16'7" x 9'11" (max) (5.05m x 3.02m (max)).

Bedroom 4 12'11" x 12' (max) (3.94m x 3.66m (max)).

Bedroom 5 12'5" (max) x 10'1" (3.78m (max) x 3.07m).

Family Bathroom

Outbuildings

Home Office/Play Room 22'1" x 12'3" (6.73m x 3.73m).

From Barnstaple town centre take the unclassified road signposted Bratton Fleming. Pass The Close on the left and Goodleigh Rise on the right and take the next right fork towards Westacott. Continue on this road for about 3 miles and at the top of the hill take the right hand turn, sign posted Bradninch, and Orchard House is located towards the bottom of the lane.

Thoroughly refurbished period house

Well arranged accommodation with 2 good reception rooms
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
barnstaple town centre 3 miles and just A few minutes drive away

Surrounded by glorious countryside
generous gardens and grounds
with separate home office/studio/garden room
beautiful conservatory
double garage
oil fired central eating
A light and airy property with most rooms enjoying dual aspect

description

Well situated in the small hamlet of Bradninch in the parish of Goodleigh a most attractive period detached house, thoroughly refurbished in recent years and now providing a fine family home in this most attractive rural location, yet only about 3 miles and a few minutes drive from Barnstaple town centre. The house which has been re-rendered has pleasing colour washed elevation under a thoroughly overhauled and newly slated roof. The house benefits from oil fired central heating and has well arranged accommodation over 2 floors.

On the ground floor the entrance hall with tiled floor and high vaulted ceiling give on to the comfortable sitting room with fine old fireplace and with door through to the conservatory. To one side is the dining room again with a pretty fireplace. In addition there is a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room and a utility room with separate ground floor w.C.

At first floor the master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and in addition there are 4 further bedrooms and family bathroom.

Internal doors are attractive ledged and braced cottage style and windows are double glazed in an attractive, sympathetic style.

Outside to the front of the house is a generous paved parking area approached through a 5-bar gate. To one side is a double garage with a range of old stone outhouses nearby, ideal for garden furniture equipment etc. A couple of useful garden sheds provide additional storage and a sizable timber building, equipped with electric power and light, provides a useful home office/play room/gym or similar.

Adjacent to the conservatory and also accessed through the dining room the paved terrace provides an ideal and sheltered outdoor eating area. A smaller terrace on an elevated part of the garden enjoys a particularly pleasant west facing view. The gardens and grounds which extend to approximately 1/3 of an acre are laid mostly to lawn, gently sloping, with a feature rockery and a variety of plants, shrubs etc.

Location

Orchard house is well located in the small hamlet of Bradninch about 3 miles east of Barnstaple literally just a few minutes drive away. Barnstaple offers an excellent range of facilities catering for retail, leisure/recreation and education. The town centre has a pleasing blend of the typical high street multiple traders but with a good balance of local stores. The town is also noted for its restored Pannier Market and the adjoining Butchers Row, whilst also being home to a thriving local theatre. There are also good leisure and tennis facilities.

For golfers there are a number of clubs but most notably are the 2 Championship Links Courses at Saunton. Sailing is available on the coastal waters and Instow a few miles to the west, on the banks of the River Torridge, is home to the North Devon Yacht Club. The glorious sandy surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe are all within easy reach and the Exmoor National Park is also readily accessible about 7 miles to the east.

At Barnstaple access can be gained to the North Devon Link Road (A361) which provides a fast route to the M5 motorway at junction 27 (Tiverton), about 34 miles away. There also is Tiverton Parkway main line railway station (London Paddington 2 ¼ hours approx). Exeter the county town and Cathedral City with its international airport is about 40 miles away.

Services

Mains electricity is supplied. A private water supply from a borehole benefits from full filtration, uv treatment and is also de-acidified. Drainage is to a septic tank. Wireless broadband on a contract from South West Internet. Oil fired central heating is installed

Council Tax - Band F - North Devon District Council

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with sold selling agent.

From Barnstaple town centre take the unclassified road signposted Bratton Fleming. Pass The Close on the left and Goodleigh Rise on the right and take the next right fork towards Westacott. Continue on this road for about 3 miles and at the top of the hill take the right hand turn, sign posted Bradninch, and Orchard House is located towards the bottom of the lane.