Bungalow for sale in Andrew Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31

Accommodation

Through the front door you enter into a small but useful porch before stepping to the hallway which in turn, leads to the majority of the accommodation. Immediately to the left is a charming sitting room boasting a double aspect and complimented by an electric fireplace which provides the perfect focal point to the room. To the right from the hallway is the kitchen which has its own access from the driveway via a separate door. There is worktop space aplenty and space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. Cooking appliances are built in, including an eye level electric double oven, four-ring gas hob and an extractor canopy over. A stainless steel sink/drainer sits underneath a window from which you can enjoy views over the front garden and glorious countryside beyond. The second reception area is a versatile space, most recently arranged as a dining room and with scope to be knocked through from the kitchen to create a large, double aspect and open plan kitchen/dining room. However, the room could be a third double bedroom or office, benefitting from sliding doors accessing the rear garden. Bedroom one is an already extended and impressive bedroom, spanning over 17x10ft and also with sliding doors overlooking and leading to the rear garden. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is a modern bathroom which comprises a WC, wash hand basin and an enclosed shower cubicle.

Upstairs leads to the second bedroom, which is another double room with fitted wardrobes and wonderful distant views over the aforementioned countryside surroundings. A small landing at the top of the space also provides access into the large loft space which is fully boarded and houses the combination boiler. Further potential upstairs is provided for another bedroom/bathroom to be added in the loft space which would provide an additional reception area on the ground floor.

Outside & Parking

To the front of the home there is a driveway with space to park two cars - a part of which is hard-standing while there is also an area laid to shingle for parking. The driveway leads up to a garage which is accessed via a traditional 'up and over' door, while there is a side door to the kitchen and a couple of steps that lead up to the front door. The garage is connected to power and light and is a useful space for storage, while there is a single door into the garage from the back garden. Occupying a pleasant corner plot with a separate pedestrian gate leading to access at the side, there is neat area of lawn to the front and wrapping around the side to the rear.

Over the years, this has visibly been a well-tended garden, with a patio adjoining the back of the home. A small section of the garage as been partitioned off, with separate access from the patio area into what is now a very handy tool shed. The patio makes for a pleasant seating area, with a brick wall dividing the lawn. A couple of small steps lead up to the lawned area which spans to approximately 100ft in length. At each side of the garden there is an abundance of small trees and attractive shrubbery that borders a large lawned area, adding an array of colour to this wonderful space. At the top of the garden there is a separated vegetable plot with two greenhouses and a wooden shed for further storage.

There is superb potential to extend and create further space within the property, subject to the relevant consents. Given the size of the garden, there would be ample room to add a conservatory/extension of the living space, en-suite to the main bedroom or even an extension across the full width of the home.

Location

1 Andrew Road is attractively situated within Tower View, a sub-section of Sticklepath within Barnstaple. The property itself is positioned at the bottom of Andrew Road, which connects to Philip Avenue, overlooking countryside including Tawstock Castle in the distance. It is conveniently located for Roundswell with its' various amenities including numerous eateries, supermarkets home stores, and a veterinary practice amongst other useful amenities all within walking distance. Within Sticklepath, the award winning Pelican fish & chip takeaway & restaurant is close by, along with a Chinese takeaway and petrol station. A couple of bus stops are nearby on Philip Avenue and Elizabeth Drive, with a regular services to the train station and Barnstaple town centre. In addition within this desirable residential district of Sticklepath, there is a well regarded Nursery and primary school, North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, and two public houses- The Wrey Arms and The Cedars Inn Barnstaple town centre is accessible by foot in around 15-20 minutes, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, 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. 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

• Tenure - Freehold


• Heating - Gas central heating


• Drainage - Mains


• Windows - Double glazed throughout


• Council Tax - Tax band D


• EPC Rating - D/60 Potential - B/81


• Nearest Primary School - Sticklepath Community School (approx. 1 mile)


• Nearest Secondary School - Pilton Community College (approx. 40 minute walk or 2 miles by car)


• Seller's position - No onward chain