4 bedroom detached house for sale

£350,000

Welch's Lane, West Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon EX31

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Property description

Generous level plot with gardens to front and rear
lovely views over open fields and countryside
ample parking and turning area
short distance to instow and bideford town beyond
range of pvcu double glazing and wood framed double glazing
gas fired central heating to ground floor
cavity wall insulation to ground floor
large kitchen/breakfast room
two generous reception rooms
superb entrance dining hall with multi-fuel burner


Situated within the popular and sought after location of West Yelland, on the borders of Instow, this is an extremely well presented 4-bedroom detached chalet bungalow having been constructed in 1932 and extended to creat the first floor accommodation in 1982. The property is situated on a generous level plot with ample parking and turning and enjoying lovely views from the front and rear elevations over fields and open countryside.

The accommodation is very versatile and adaptable and on the ground floor it would be possible to accommodate a dependent relative if required.

In brief the accommodation comprises: Entrance porch with inner glazed door to large entrance dining hall with solid wood floor, stairs to first floor, recessed fireplace with tiled hearth and inset with attractive multi-fuel burner, plate shelf, understairs recess and door to the light and airy dual aspect lounge with pvcu double glazed window and circular bay to front enjoying views over the garden and countryside beyond, fireplace housing Living Flame gas coal effect fire with marble tiled insert and painted timber surround. From the dining hall is a door to the inner hallway with study with double glazed window to rear. The kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units with ample working surfaces, glazed display cabinet with shelving, double drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for dishwasher, useful larder, gas Range cooker with electric hotplates, double glazed window to side and door to the utility/rear porch with plumbing for washing machine, space and vent for tumble dryer and pvcu double glazed windows and door to the rear garden. From the inner hall is a multi-paned door leading to the dining room with circular bay window overlooking garden and open countryside, tiled fireplace with timber surround (vendors advise there is a chimney behind which could be opened if required. Bedroom 1 is a generous douible room which overlooks the rear garden. Separate w.C. With low-level suite and half tiled walls. The bathroom has a 2-piece white site with mahogany panelled bath with shower over and screen, pedestal wash basin, fully tiled walls and useful built-in storage cupboard.

On the first floor the landing has eaves storage and window overlooking the front to open countryside, airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Bedroom 2, a double room enjoys views to the rear whilst bedroom 3, an l-shaped room, has a pedestal wash basin and enjoys views to the rear. Bedroom 4, a single room, has a double glazede Velux windows, eaves storage and built-in double wardrobes.   The shower room is fitted with a 3-piece white suite with tiled shower cubicle with glass screen, vanitory wash basin, low-level w.C., wood framed double glazed window enjoying views, and fully tiled walls.

Outside, to the front is a driveway providing ample parking and turning for numerous vehicles and leading to the detached single garage with double opening doors. The lawn area is level with attractive flower beds and borders.

Side pedestrian access leads to the fully enclosed rear garden with large patio area, ideal for outdoor dining, level lawns with a variety of flower beds and borders with mature shrubs and plants. Greenhousse. Productive vegetable plot. Garden store. The rear of the garden adjoins an open field and therefore enjoys a pleasant outlook, as does the front.

West Yelland borders the popular coastal resort of Instow which has an excellent primary/junior school and general village amenities available, particularly shops, Post Office, popular pubs and restaurants. Barnstaple town centre is within easy driving distance and offers an excellent range of amenities including both local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities, including cinema, theatre and leisure centre, and the North Devon District Hospital just on the periphery of the town. The North Devon Link Road (A361) is also convenient and offers a fast route to the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton) and the Motorway Network beyond. An excellent bus service operates between Barnstaple and surrounding towns with further connections beyond. A national mainline railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter St. David's, with further connecting services to London and beyond, and to Exeter Central for the excellent shopping facilities. Exeter International Airport is situated at Clyst Honiton, East Devon, just 5 miles from Exeter City and 5 minutes from the M5 motorway (Junction 29) offering both scheduled and holiday charter flights within the UK, Europe and beyond.

Entrance porch


Entrance dining hall 12'3" x 11'5" (3.73m x 3.48m).

Lounge 16' (4.88m) into bay narrowing to 13' (3.96m) x 15'3" (4.65m).

Dining room 15'3" (4.65m) x 16' (4.88m) into bay narrowing to 13' (3.96m).

Kitchen/breakfast room 15'3" (4.65m) narrowing to 13'3" (4.04m) x 12'10" (3.91m).


Utility/rear porch


Bedroom 1 13'4" x 11'1" (4.06m x 3.38m).

Study 9'3" x 8'5" (2.82m x 2.57m).

Bathroom 9'2" x 6' (2.8m x 1.83m).

Separate W.C.


First floor

large landing


Bedroom 2 11'5" (3.48m) max narrowing to 6'2" (1.88m) into window x 13'9" (4.2m).

L-shaped bedroom 3 13'4" (4.06m) max narrowing yo 7' (2.13m) into window x 14' (4.27m) max into window.

Bedroom 4 11'5" (3.48m) narrowing to 7'11" (2.41m) x 6'5" (1.96m).

Shower room 6'10" x 5'2" (2.08m x 1.57m).

Garage 20' x 9' (6.1m x 2.74m).

Grenhouse 12' x 8' (3.66m x 2.44m).


All mains services connected


Council tax band E - nddc.



Proceed out of town in the direction of Bideford, passing through Fremington and Yelland. On Entering West Yelland in the direction of Instow turn left into Welch's Lane and the property will be found a short way up on the left hand side with for sale board displayed.
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Avg. asking price in EX31: £324,613
No. of properties for sale in EX31: 322
Avg. asking rent in EX31: £724 pcm
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Property type Avg. current value Avg. £ per sq ft. Avg. # beds Avg. £ paid (last 12m)
Detached £276,545 £198 3.7 £272,939
Semi-detached £188,424 £194 3.1 £185,951
Terraced £157,881 £158 2.8 £162,096
Flats £142,116 £211 1.9 £138,515

Current asking prices in EX31

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Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses £109,000
(1)
£187,044
(40)
£261,304
(89)
£369,766
(74)
£516,643
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£150,732
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£179,212
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£261,304
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£369,766
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£516,643
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£625 pcm
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£494 pcm
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All £438 pcm
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£599 pcm
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£754 pcm
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Parkers Hollow 72.2%
Linden Gardens 61.5%
Clifton Terrace 46.2%
Mills Way 43.6%
Rooks Farm Road 41.2%

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Nearby stations and schools

  • Barnstaple (4.3 miles)
  • Chapelton (Devon) (6.8 miles)
  • Umberleigh (9.0 miles)
  • Instow Community Primary School (0.5 miles)
  • Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School (1.5 miles)
  • Appledore Community Primary School (1.9 miles)

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