West End West End Horwood, Bideford, EX39 4PB Bideford 3 Miles, Barnstaple 7 Miles
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West End West End Horwood, Bideford, EX39 4PB Bideford 3 miles, Barnstaple 7 miles. J 27 of M5 45 Minutes. • Hall, 2 Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Sun Room, Utility Room • 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • Inc. Self Contained Annexe • Triple Garage + Parking • Mature Half Acre Garden • Fine Southerly Views Guide price £525,000 SITUATION AND AMENITIES Close to the centre of this favoured, timeless and tranquil village, within easy access of Barnstaple, Bideford, Instow and Torrington. Horwood is a convenient village and rural community lying along a Devon country road, on high ground, surrounded by glorious open countryside. From the property, there are fine southerly views of adjoining farmland, and in the distance, the sea at Bideford Bay, Hartland Point, lighthouse and the Island of Lundy. The nearby village of Lovacott is 1 mile and offers a primary school and there is also a bus service available from here. Newton Tracey is 1.5 miles, lying on the B3232 Torrington Road, and has a popular pub / restaurant and a bus service operated from here to Barnstaple, which is about 6 miles. Although, on the outskirts An individual detached family residence with annexe, large garden of Barnstaple, Sainsburys at Roundswell and out of town residential / business district is just 3.5 miles. As the regional centre, Barnstaple offers the area's main commercial, business, leisure and shopping venues. The market town of Bideford is about 4 miles & fine views in convenient & timeless village and also offers an excellent range of amenities. At Barnstaple, the North Devon Link Road provides access to Tiverton Parkway, in about 45 minutes, where there are trains to London in about 2 hours. A little beyond is Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway. The property is within about 15 minutes drive from the North Devon coast at Instow, and Westward Ho!, whilst a little further afield are the safe, sandy, surfing beaches of Croyde, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Saunton Sands ( also with championship golf course). Westward Ho! also offers the Royal North Devon Golf Course. DESCRIPTION West End was built in 1988 to the current owners design and for their own occupation and has therefore never previously been on the market. The property presents rendered elevations with double glazed hardwood windows, beneath a tiled roof. Internally the accommodation is generous, versatile and incorporates an annexe which can be either self contained or intercommunicate with the main house to provide additional rooms for family use. Alternatively, the annexe could be used for paying guests or as an office/studio for leisure etc. Below it is a triple garage offering potential for yet more accommodation subject to planning permission. West End is set in mature, secluded gardens and enjoys wonderful south facing views over un-spoilt countryside. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floor plans but comprises: GROUND FLOOR FRONT DOOR to ENTRANCE LOBBY glazed inner door to ENTRANCE HALL stripped wood flooring, cupboard under stairs, glazed internal panel and door to SITTING ROOM a bright double aspect room with feature fireplace, oak beam, tiled hearth, fitted multi fuel burner, pair of French doors to terrace and allowing fine views. DINING ROOM (currently arranged as Study) range of fitted bookcases available. Wood effect flooring. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM in a red and white theme with ample base and wall units and also incorporating single drainer 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink. AEG dishwasher, Creda double oven, Creda 4 ring Calor gas hob, extractor fan above, space for refrigerator, wood effect flooring. SUN ROOM Triple aspect views over the garden and beyond, half glazed door to outside, wood effect flooring. REAR HALL with half glazed door to garden. UTILITY ROOM with single drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining work surfaces, cupboards beneath and above, Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water ( replaced in recent years along with new radiators), plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer. SHOWER ROOM with tiled cubicle, wash hand basin, low level WC. FUEL STORE which can be replenished externally, also with a door to the garage described later. FIRST FLOOR SPACIOUS GALLERIED LANDING trap to insulated loft space with ladder, airing cupboard housing pre-lagged cylinder. BEDROOM 1 a double aspect room with fine views, walk in wardrobe EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM over sized cubicle, aqua board surround, wash hand basin, bidet, low level WC, range of fitted toiletries cabinets, wood effect flooring. BEDROOM 2 fine views BEDROOM 3 fine views, fitted desk unit with shelving above, shelf cupboard to one side. BEDROOM 4 fine views, fitted desk unit, shelving and cupboard above, fitted double wardrobe and chest of drawers beneath. SPECIAL NOTE: It may be possible to remove the partition between bedrooms 3 & 4 and make one larger room. FAMILY BATHROOM with panelled bath, shower above and screen, aqua board surround, low level WC, wash hand basin, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, wood effect flooring. Below the annexe is a TRIPLE GARAGE with three up and over doors, power and light connected. From the landing there is an internal doorway to HALLWAY connecting the ANNEXE which is also self contained, this incorporates: BEDROOM 5 with shelved recess storage under eaves. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with oversized cubicle, aqua board surround, Mira sport shower unit, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, wood effect flooring, heated towel rail/radiator. LIVING ROOM AND KITCHENETTE with wood effect flooring, the kitchen area incorporates single drainer stainless steel sink adjoining work surfaces, cupboards and drawers beneath, Indesit oven, Indesit hob, space for fridge, trap to loft, access to eaves storage space. OUTSIDE The property is approached from the lane down a tarmac driveway which leads to the front of the house and garage where there is ample parking and turning space. To the right of the drive the upper garden is arranged as a small ORCHARD, below is an ORNAMENTAL POND AND BRIDGE leading to sweeping lawns and many beds and borders stocked with mature specimen trees and shrubs. A BRICK TERRACE wraps around 2 sides of the property and steps lead down from it to the lawns. On the opposite side of the house is a large TIMBER GARDEN SHED, ALUMINIUM FRAMED GREENHOUSE, FRUIT CAGE and KITCHEN GARDEN. The gardens provide a good deal of seclusion and privacy are bounded by Devon bank and hedging and amount to just over half an acre. DIRECTIONS Leaving Barnstaple on the main Bideford road at the Roundswell roundabout bear left on to the Torrington road, continue to the outskirts of Newton Tracey. Here turn right signposted Lovacott and Horwood, pass through Lovacott village, continue straight ahead and as you enter Horwood pass the church on your right and the property will be found as being the last on the left hand side before leaving the village. SERVICES Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating, private drainage. West End, Horwood, Bideford, EX39 4PB These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP Tel: 01271 322833 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.