2 bed terraced house for sale

Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31

To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585

Accommodation

There is a useful porch dividing the main entrance, where there is a small hall with stairs rising to the first floor. A further door opens into the sitting room, a sociable space with large window to the front aspect from here, accommodation flows into the kitchen/dining area where there is a space for dining table and chairs and a single door leading to the back garden. There is a handy and large storage cupboard under the stairs, while the kitchen itself is a modern space, equipped with a range of wall and base cupboards and drawers, worktop space aplenty with an inset stainless steel sink/drainer. Fitted appliances include an electric oven with gas hob and extractor canopy over, while there is space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine.

Upstairs there is a very healthy sized double bedroom to the front with additional storage area over the stairs, alongside a second double room which overlooks the rear garden. The family bathroom completes the home and comprises of a white suite of a WC, wash hand basin and p-shaped panelled bath with shower over, with aqua panel surround.

Outside & parking

Unrestricted on street parking is available within Babbages, . The front garden is enclosed with fencing allowing for a great degree of privacy, with a hardstanding area for path to the front door as well as a section laid with artificial lawn for easy maintenance. The rear garden has external access via a pedestrian gate and is stepped out from aforementioned door in the kitchen. There is an area laid to shingle and also a space for seating with a slightly raised decking area.

Location

The Babbages is situated just off from the main Bickington Road, while the village is a conveniently located area on the very fringes of the west side of Barnstaple. It is excellent for access into the town as well as for notable landmarks such as Fremington Quay, the Tarka Trail and Instow beach. Additionally, within walking distance is a well regarded and newly built primary school in Roundswell, a popular public house, corner shop and North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, is less than 2 miles away. Further popular public houses such as The Cedars Inn with attractive gardens is in reasonable walking distance and Barnstaple's town centre is easily accessible (just over 2 miles), along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. Furthermore, at the front of the estate, a bus stop (running every 15 minutes) is positioned with straight forward access to Barnstaple town centre, the train station or Instow, Bideford etc in the other direction. The golden sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around a 30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border is reached within about a 40 minute drive along the A39.

Useful information

• Age - 1970's
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band B
• EPC Rating - tbc
• Nearest Primary School - Roundswell Primary Academy (approx. 15 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community Community College (approx. 3 miles by car)
• Seller's position - No onward chain

Viewings

If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24 hours notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling.

Agent's notes

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative.

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To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585

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