5 bed bungalow for sale

Elizabeth Drive, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon EX31

An excellent opportunity to acquire this extended four/five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow, occupying a generous plot with a mature, level rear garden in one of the area's most sought-after residential locations. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation, including two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, ground floor bedroom/study and wet room, four first floor bedrooms and a garage with utility room, the property provides fantastic scope for modernisation and refurbishment to create a superb family home. Further benefits include private driveway parking and the added advantage of no onward chain.

Occupying a generous and mature plot within Elizabeth Drive, one of Sticklepath's most established and sought-after residential addresses, this extended detached chalet bungalow presents an exceptional opportunity to create a distinguished family home in a location where properties are rarely available.

Enjoying beautifully established, level gardens to the rear, the property offers wonderfully versatile accommodation extending to approximately four/five bedrooms, providing the flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles, whether for growing families, those seeking multi-generational living or purchasers requiring dedicated space to work from home.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully extended over the years and offers an excellent balance of reception and bedroom space. A welcoming sitting room provides a comfortable place to relax, while the extended dining room enjoys a delightful outlook over the garden, with patio doors opening directly onto the terrace to create a seamless connection between inside and out. The fitted kitchen is comprehensively equipped with a range of integrated appliances, while the ground floor is further complemented by a versatile fifth bedroom or study and an adjoining wet room, offering considerable flexibility for modern family living.

The first floor comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, including two particularly impressive double-aspect rooms filled with natural light, together with a contemporary shower room.
Outside, the gardens are undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. Lovingly established over many years, the level rear garden provides an attractive and private setting with mature planting, generous areas of lawn and ample space for outdoor entertaining, gardening or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. To the front, a private driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the attached garage, with the added practicality of a useful utility room to the rear.

While the property has been carefully maintained, it now offers an exciting opportunity for sympathetic modernisation, allowing an incoming purchaser to create a home tailored entirely to their own tastes and requirements. The combination of its generous proportions, adaptable layout, exceptional plot and highly regarded location represents a rare offering within the local market.

Elizabeth Drive enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Sticklepath's premier residential locations, appreciated for its peaceful atmosphere and established surroundings, whilst remaining within easy reach of local amenities, well-regarded schools, excellent transport links and the spectacular North Devon countryside and coastline. Offering both immediate comfort and considerable future potential, this is a home that promises an outstanding lifestyle for years to come.

Entrance Hall

UPVC double glazed door to front aspect, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, stairs to 1st floor, under stairs storage cupboard, fitted carpet.

Lounge (5.41m x 3.92m)

Double aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows, fireplace, radiator, distant countryside views, pleasant outlook over front garden, fitting carpet, French doors leading to dining room.

Dining Room (4.82m x 3.77m)

UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect with lovely view over rear garden, patio doors leading to patio area and rear garden, radiator, fitting carpet. Door leading to rear lobby.

Rear Lobby

Cloak and boots space, door leading to rear patio and garden, opening through to kitchen.

Kitchen (4.13m x 2.7m)

UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, range of fitted wall and base cupboards, range of fitted drawers, built-in hot point electric oven and gas hob with extractor over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, space for additional low-level fridge or freezer, radiator, Veen flooring, door through to main entrance hall.

Bedroom Five Or Study/Office (3.62m x 2.72m)

UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, view over front garden and distant countryside views, fitted carpet.

Wet Room (3.74m x 1.78m)

UPVC double glazed opaque window to rear aspect, radiator, large shower area with tiled surround and bifold doors, hand basin with vanity cabinet below and over, WC, heated towel radiator, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, fully tiled walls, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater.

First Floor Landing

Door leading to large airing cupboard housing new gas boiler and hot water tank (New cold water tank in loft). Separate door providing useful eaves storage, fitted carpet, opening through two additional landing area.

Bedroom One (4.4m x 3.65m)

Spacious double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front and side aspect, radiator, lovely far reaching countryside views over surrounding properties rooftops, access to loft via large loft hatch, door to dressing room.

Dressing Room

Small dressing room or storage area, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, internal window providing natural daylight over stairwell, fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Two (3.76m x 3.78m)

Spacious double aspect bedroom with UPVC double glazed window windows To rear and side aspect, fitting carpet, radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.66m x 1.82m)

UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, fitting carpet.

Bedroom Four (2.96m x 2.05m)

UPVC double glaze window to front aspect, radiator, fitting carpet, wonderful for reaching countryside views.

Shower Room (2.34m x 1.72m)

UPVC double glazed opaque window to side aspect, large shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal hand basin, shaving point, extractor fan, heated towel radiator, wall mounted electric heater, fully tiled walls.

Outside

To the front of the property is a private driveway, providing off road parking which leads to the garage 4.84m x 2.40m. The garage benefits from an up and over garage door to the front, electric power, and lighting. An internal door then leads to the utility room 2.95m x 2.40m. The utility room benefits from a window to rear aspect, door giving separate pedestrian access, fitted cupboards and shelves, sink unit with double draining board. The property has gated pedestrian down one side and a pathway down the other, providing ease of maintenance. The gas meter box is also positioned here. To the rear is a gorgeous mature and established garden, with a wide array of flowers, shrubs, attractive borders, and some mature trees. There are also level areas of lawn, patio terrace, ideal space for a vegetable plot and useful greenhouse. The outside space is certainly an attractive feature of the property and a perfect place for the family to relax, play or entertain.

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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