Flat for sale in Westacott Meadow, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32

Accommodation

Stepping into the front door there is a small lobby area with a useful storage cupboard to the left, before opening into the main hallway. Here, access is provided to the sitting room, two bedrooms and bathroom. On the right is the main bedroom with useful fitted wardrobes, while the second bedrooms is also a comfortable double room, both served by the bathroom on the opposite side of the hallway. This consists of a WC, wash basin and bath with shower over. In the hall there is also a further handy cupboard for storage.

Straight ahead is the sitting/dining room, which is generous, sociable and spacious room, currently arranged with a desk and office space for anyone that works for home. The kitchen is accessed from the reception room and is fitted with a variety of wall and base units and drawers. There is space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer, while there is also fitted electric oven with gas hob and extractor canopy over. A boiler mounts the wall and a stainless steel sink/drainer slots underneath the window overlooking the communal gardens.

Outside & Parking

Parking is provided for aplenty, with unallocated bays directly outside the apartment door, and also two unrestricted car parks at either end of the building. Private communal gardens are behind the building, and are largely laid to lawn. A great space to enjoy for get-togethers in the summer months, and all maintained as part of the service charges of which are outlined below.

Location

Westacott Meadow is located within the convenient residential district of Westacott, on the edge of Barnstaple where the property advertised is quietly positioned in a no through road with a variety of other property types and styles. Within only a few minutes walk are various nature trails and paths through Whiddon Valley Woods, and picturesque walks through country lines and countryside that adjoins the development. Orchard Vale Community School is also within a couple of minutes walk from the property, positioning this as an ideal family home. A Tesco superstore, garden centre, corner shop and popular fish & chip shop are all within close walking distance, as is the town centre within around 20-30 minutes. Furthermore, there is a subway and popular cycle network connecting the town and surrounding area within a short walk from the property. Barnstaple itself is the regional centre of North Devon, and boasts numerous high street shops including Green Lanes Shopping Centre, various supermarkets, department stores, cinema, live theatre, numerous eateries and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Whiddon Valley is particularly well located for the A361 network and beyond, taking you to the M5 and also Tiverton Parkway train station in around 45 minutes, where there is fast services to London Paddington. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border within about a 45 minute drive.

Useful Information

• Tenure - Leasehold


• Lease length - 125 years commencing November 2001 (102 years remaining)


• Ground rent - £25 every six months


• Service charge - £1,161.16 per annum


• Heating - Gas central heating


• Drainage - Mains


• Windows - Double glazed throughout


• Council Tax - Tax band B


• EPC Rating - C/79 / Potential - C/79


• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase