2 bedroom semi detached house for sale

Characterful 2-bedroom semi detached cottage

Quiet semi-rural location
close to bickington and fremington
splendid rural views
delightful garden
pvcu double glazing
oil fired central heating

Situated in a pleasant, quiet rural setting this is a 2-bedroom semi-detached character cottage offering well-presented accommodation with the potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents, and a good size level rear garden.

The property benefits from oil fired central heating and pvcu double glazing and briefly comprising: Entrance hall with tiled floor and staircase to the first floor, good size lounge with a feature fireplace with inset wood burner and double glazed offering windows over countryside to the front, study area and a door leading to the kitchen with a range of modern wall and base units with working surfaces over, inset single bowl stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for dishwasher, Stove electric double oven with extractor hood over, window overlooking the rear garden, tiled flooring and splashbacks, exposed beams. From the kitchen a door leads to the rear porch and utility room with space for appliances and tiled floor. The rear porch has space and plumbing for washing machine and a stable door leading to the outside.

Off the entrance hall is the dual aspect dining room with door leading out to the rear and a built-in cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler.

On the first floor are two bedrooms, both of a double size, with bedroom 1 being situated to the front with pleasant views over surrounding countryside and exposed wooden flooring. Bedroom 2 is situated at the rear and also offers lovely views out over the rear garden to open countryside beyond.   The family bathroom has been re-fitted with a white 3-piece suite comprising bath with electric shower over and tiled surround, pedestal wash handbasin, w.C., built-in cupboard, heated towel rails and part tiled walls.

Outside, the property is situated in a quiet no-through country lane with parking to the front for 3 cars. A side gate provides access to the rear garden which is fully enclosed and is mainly laid to lawn with 2 timber sheds, one with light and power connected and the other divided into two with two entrance doors, patio area and arbour. There are a variety of mature shrubs, trees and plants, vegetable garden and two greenhouses. In all the garden offers a good deal of privacy and seclusion backing onto open fields.

Combrew Lane is just a short distance from the village of Bickington which is situated on the edge of Barnstaple and local amenities include a convenience store and Post Office, hairdresser and local popular pub. 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 hall

Lounge 16'3" x 11'6" (4.95m x 3.5m).

Study area

Kitchen 13'11" x 6'6" (4.24m x 1.98m).

Utility room 6'10" x 6'9" (2.08m x 2.06m).

Rear porch

Dining room 14'2" x 9' (4.32m x 2.74m).

First floor

Bedroom 1 16'4" x 7'11" (4.98m x 2.41m).

Bedroom 2 15'2" x 6'9" (4.62m x 2.06m).

Bathroom

Services  Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating

Council tax band C - nddc.

Proceed up Sticklepath Hill and continue over the Cedars Inn roundabout and on into Bickington. Proceed past the local shops on the right hand side and continue along past the speed camera on the right into the 40 mph zone, turning left, opposite the turning for Fremington Quay, into Combrew Lane. Follow this lane for approximately 3/4 mile and the cottage can be found in a no through lane on the right hand side.