5 bed detached house for sale

Northleigh Hill, Goodleigh, Barnstaple EX32

Occupying a wonderfully private and generously sized plot in a peaceful position within the sought-after village of Goodleigh, The Beeches is an impressive and beautifully presented family home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation, delightful gardens and picturesque countryside views.

Approached through gated access onto a generous driveway, providing parking for numerous vehicles, the property enjoys a lovely sense of privacy and seclusion, whilst being perfectly suited to modern family living.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a delightful, sun-filled entrance porch, with doors opening into a spacious and inviting reception hall, providing access to the well-appointed ground-floor accommodation. Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, family and dining room, a wonderful space designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen enjoys a lovely outlook across the garden towards the countryside beyond and is beautifully appointed with a contemporary range of wall and base units, a Fohen hot water tap, complemented by an excellent selection of integrated appliances including a five-ring induction hob, double oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher. A breakfast bar provides the ideal spot for informal dining, whilst the generous family dining area offers ample space for a substantial dining table and comfortable seating, with an attractive bay window overlooking the private front aspect. Double doors from the kitchen lead into a useful utility room, fitted with additional units and appliance space, together with external access and a door through to the adjoining boot room. The accommodation continues with a superb living room, extending to approximately 23 ft, offering a wonderfully light and airy space with plenty of room for comfortable furnishings. A charming wood-burner creates an attractive focal point, adding warmth and character to this inviting family room. Doors open into the delightful conservatory, providing an additional reception area from which to enjoy lovely views across the enclosed rear garden. Further demonstrating the flexibility of the property is a generously proportioned dining room overlooking the front elevation, which could equally serve as a fourth bedroom if required, together with a further room ideally suited as a fifth bedroom, home office or study. Completing the ground floor is a beautifully presented and spacious family bathroom, fully tiled and fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a large shower enclosure, separate bath, twin wash hand basins with mirrors above, WC and heated towel rail.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where three generously proportioned double bedrooms enjoy an abundance of natural light and attractive outlooks. The master bedroom is a particularly appealing dual-aspect room, featuring a large built-in wardrobe and doors opening directly onto a balcony, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful countryside views on a summer morning. Bedroom two is another excellent-sized double, benefiting from fitted wardrobes and doors opening onto a further balcony overlooking the front elevation, whilst bedroom three is a lovely double room. A modern fitted shower room with three-piece suite conveniently serves the first-floor bedrooms.

Outside, the beautifully established gardens are a particularly special feature of The Beeches, wrapping around the front, side and rear of the property and creating a wonderful sense of space and privacy. Predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature trees and hedging, the grounds provide an idyllic setting for families, keen gardeners and those who simply enjoy spending time outdoors. A delightful patio area to the rear provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining and summer entertaining, offering a wonderful spot to relax, soak up the sunshine and admire the picturesque countryside views.

The generous plot also benefits from a detached double garage and workshop, offering excellent additional parking, storage and practical workspace. Combining beautifully proportioned accommodation, flexible living arrangements and wonderfully private gardens, all set against a picturesque rural backdrop, The Beeches presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in a delightful village setting.
From Barnstaple when driving anticlockwise on the A39 towards Lynton at the Bear Street traffic lights turn right to Goodleigh and Bratton Fleming. After a couple of miles turn right to Goodleigh and Brayford and drive into Goodleigh. As you come through the village passing the swing sign for the pub on the right, the left hand turning for Northleigh Hill follows shortly after, where you will find the property a short distance on your right hand side clearly displaying a name plate and for sale board.

Entrance Porch

Entrance Hall

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room

9m max x 3.84m max

Utility Room (2.92m x 2.29m)

Boot Room

Dining Room/Bedroom 4 (4.24m x 3.1m)

Study/Bedroom 5 (3.6m x 2.3m)

Bathroom

Living Room

7.09m max x 4.8m max

Conservatory (3.7m x 3.35m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1

5.1m max x 3.73m max

Balcony

Bedroom 2

7.2m max x 3.3m max

Balcony

Bedroom 3 (4.83m x 3.6m)

Shower Room

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent

Council Tax Band

*E - North Devon District Council
*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