4 bedroom semi detached house for sale
£260,000
Lovacott, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, Devon EX31
Property info
Property description
Popular and sought after lovacott location
characterful and charming period cottage
wonderful countryside views
lounge with inglenook fireplace
oil fired central heating
pvcu double glazing
Situated in the quiet and sought after hamlet of Lovacott, this is a truly charming, 3/4-bedroom semi-detached character cottage offering some wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating, pvcu double glazing and briefly comprises: Entrance hall with stairs to first floor and understairs cupboard, a good size lounge with an Inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner, some exposed beams and stonework and alcove with shelving and lighting. There is a large dining/family room with French doors leading out to the rear garden and a door leading to the utility room with wall and base units, inset stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler and a cloakroom with low level w.C., and wall mounted wash handbasin.
From the dining room is the kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units with working surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit, integrated single elecric oven with 4-ring electric hob and extractor over, integrated dishwasher and freezer, Rayburn and slate flooring. A door leads through to the rear porch with a further door to the garden.
The garage has been converted into additional accommodation and is currently being used as the fourth bedroom. (The vendor advises us that she is in the process of applying for retrospective planning for the conversion of the garage into a fourth bedroom).
Off the first floor landing are 3 bedrooms all offering good countryside views with bedroom 1 overlooking the front with exposed wooden flooring and 2 built-in cupboards. The family bathroom comprises a 4-piece white suite to include pedestal wash handbasin, low-level w.C., bath and separate shower cubicle with power shower and tiled surround.
Outside, to the side of the property is ample off road parking. A wooden gate leads to the rear garden which enjoys a good degree of privacy and seclusion with a variety of plants, shrubs and fruit trees which include pear, plum and apple. The main area of garden is laid to lawn surrounded by hedge borders and with a truly delightful decked seating area, ideal for outdoor dining, with summer house and some beautiful countryside views. The garden also has a potting shed and log store.
Situated in the popular village of Lovacott, which is located within easy distance to Newton Tracey, the village offers a primary school and popular pub and from here there is a connecting bus service to the town centres of Barnstaple, Torrington and Bideford, all being within easy driving distance and all offering a further range of local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities. There is easy access to the North Devon Link Road which is close at hand and provides a fast route to the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton) and Motorway Network beyond. 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 hall
Dining/family room 23'5" x 8'1" (7.14m x 2.46m).
Lounge 14'2" x 13'4" (4.32m x 4.06m).
Kitchen 16'9" x 8'2" (5.1m x 2.5m).
Rear porch
Bedroom 4 16'3" x 7'11" (4.95m x 2.41m).
Utility room
cloakroom
first floor
Bedroom 1 13'7" x 11'5" (4.14m x 3.48m).
Bedroom 2 11'1" max x 7'10" (3.38m max x 2.39m).
Bedroom 3 13' max x 8'7" (3.96m max x 2.62m).
Bathroom 12'1" x 5' (3.68m x 1.52m).
Services Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
Agents note The vendor advises us that she is in the process of applying for retrospective planning for the conversion of the garage into a fourth bedroom.
Council tax band C - nddc. At the time of preparing these sales particulars the council tax banding is correct. However, purchasers should be aware that improvements carried out by the vendor may affect the property's council tax banding following a sale.
Leaving Barnstaple on the A39, turn left at the Roundswell roundabout signposted Newton Tracey and Torrington. Follow this road through the village of St Johns Chapel and upon entering Newton Tracey, take the first turning on the right hand side signposted to Lovacott. Follow this road through the village, passing the school on the left hand side and upon leaving the village and passing the national speed limit sign, the property will be situated on the right hand side with name displayed.
For more information about this property, please contact
Webbers Property Services, EX31 on 01271 457008 (local rate)
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| Property type | Avg. current value | Avg. £ per sq ft. | Avg. # beds | Avg. £ paid (last 12m) |
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| Detached | £276,545 | £197 | 3.7 | £272,939 |
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| Terraced | £157,881 | £159 | 2.8 | £162,096 |
| Flats | £142,116 | £211 | 1.9 | £138,515 |
Current asking prices in EX31
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£109,000 (1) |
£184,764 (39) |
£264,574 (89) |
£366,201 (73) |
£522,618 (41) |
| Flats |
£122,588 (4) |
£148,810 (10) |
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| All |
£119,870 (5) |
£177,427 (49) |
£264,574 (89) |
£366,201 (73) |
£522,618 (41) |
Current asking rents in EX31
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£329 pcm (2) |
£625 pcm (4) |
£814 pcm (7) |
£961 pcm (5) |
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| Flats |
£452 pcm (9) |
£494 pcm (1) |
£572 pcm (2) |
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| All |
£430 pcm (11) |
£599 pcm (5) |
£760 pcm (9) |
£961 pcm (5) |
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Fun facts for EX31
| Highest value streets | Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index |
|---|---|
| £489,948 | |
| Heanton | £487,238 |
| Strand Lane | £467,870 |
| Martinhoe | £460,100 |
| Trentishoe | £457,108 |
| Highest turnover streets | Turnover What is Turnover? |
|---|---|
| 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 (3.9 miles)
- Chapelton (Devon) (4.0 miles)
- Umberleigh (6.1 miles)
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School (0.2 miles)
- Holywell Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles)
- North Devon Personalised Learning Service (2.8 miles)
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