2 bed bungalow for sale

West Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon EX31

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a unique double-fronted detached bungalow with attractive features, offered to the open market for the very first time. Occupying a generous plot with mature rear gardens and beautiful park-like grounds to the front, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation including a sitting room, kitchen with larder, rear lobby, front and rear porch, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property presents enormous potential to extend, remodel or further develop, subject to the necessary planning consents. Further benefits include extensive driveway parking, a garage/workshop, useful outbuilding and no onward chain. A truly exceptional opportunity to create a stunning home in a wonderful setting.

Occupying an enchanting setting within the sought-after village of West Yelland, this unique detached bungalow represents a truly rare opportunity, coming to the open market for the very first time. Set within generous grounds and enjoying charming features, the property offers an exceptional blend of character, privacy and future potential, all within easy reach of the North Devon coastline and the renowned waterside village of Instow.

Approached via an extensive driveway, the property sits proudly within beautifully established, park-like front gardens, creating an impressive sense of arrival. To the rear, mature gardens provide a peaceful and secluded environment, with an abundance of planting, specimen trees and areas to enjoy the surrounding setting.

The accommodation is well balanced and arranged over a single level, comprising a welcoming sitting room, kitchen with traditional larder, rear lobby and porch, two generous double bedrooms and a bathroom. While the property would benefit from updating, it offers tremendous scope for enhancement and presents an exciting canvas for those wishing to create a truly special home.

A particular feature of the property is the scale of the plot and the opportunities it presents. Subject to the necessary planning consents, there is considerable potential to extend, remodel or further develop the existing dwelling, allowing purchasers to maximise both the accommodation and the superb setting. Further benefits include extensive driveway parking, a substantial garage/workshop and a useful outbuilding, ideal for storage, hobbies or ancillary uses.

West Yelland is regarded as one of North Devon's most desirable residential locations, offering convenient access to Barnstaple, Bideford and the region's stunning coastline. Nearby Instow, with its sandy beach, yacht club, popular eateries and vibrant village atmosphere, is just a short distance away, while the Tarka Trail and North Devon's renowned beaches provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a genuinely unique and increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a property of character and potential within one of North Devon's most sought-after settings.

Entrance Porch

UPVC double glazed door front aspect, UPVC double glazed windows. Tiled flooring, inner door leading to main property.

Hallway

Doors leading off to principal rooms, radiator, wall mounted fitted cupboard, second wall mounted fitted cupboard housing electric meter and consumer unit, fitted carpet.

Living Room (4.4m x 3.61m)

UPVC double glazed bay window to front aspect, fireplace with electric fire inset, radiator, picture rail, fitted carpet.

Kitchen (2.75m x 3.03m)

UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, range of wall and base fitted cupboards, range are fitted drawers, sink unit with draining board, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for cooker, space for low-level fridge freezer, lino flooring, loft hatch giving access to loft.

Rear Lobby

Wall mounted gas fired boiler, cloak and boots space, lino flooring, door to rear porch.

Bedroom One (4.04m x 3.55m)

UPVC double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, picture, fitted carpet, alcove with fitted shelves.

Bedroom Two (3.77m x 3.27m)

UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, fitted cupboard with double doors and fitted shelves, large fitted wardrobe unit, fitted carpet, picture rail, view through greenhouse onto rear back garden.

Bathroom (2.75m x 1.84m)

UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, pedestal hand basin, WC, shower cubicle, heated towel radiator, airing cupboard, fully tiled walls.

Outside

Outside, the property enjoys a wonderfully generous plot with extensive driveway parking leading to a garage/workshop, providing excellent storage and workspace potential. A separate outbuilding further enhances the versatility of the outside space, while two greenhouses will undoubtedly appeal to keen gardeners and those looking to cultivate their own produce. The attractive front gardens create a striking first impression, being laid out in a park-like manner with expansive areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees and established planting. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, the grounds offer potential for further practical use, including additional parking for a motorhome, caravan or small boat, while purchasers may also wish to explore the possibility of a building plot, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

To the front of the property is an entrance porch, and gated pedestrian access leads conveniently down the side of the bungalow to the rear (truncated)

Note

For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. All room sizes and measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for the purposes of carpets, furnishings or other fittings. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to purchase, please contact us prior to viewing the property.

Broadband: Standard broadband is available - Ofcom indicates that the highest available download speed is 1000 Mbps.

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