Trayne Farmhouse Trayne Farmhouse Pilton West, Barnstaple, EX31 4JQ Open countryside, Pilton and Barnstaple all within easy access.

• Hall, 2 Reception Rooms, • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom • Range of Workshops/Stores • Ample Parking • 0.99 Acre Garden • No Upward Chain

Guide price £399,950

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Approached of a quiet little used country lane on the semi-rural outskirts of Barnstaple, close to North Devon District Hospital. The property therefore benefits from the best of both worlds being on the outskirts of the town, in pleasant semi-rural surrounding enjoying fine views from its elevated site across the town, towards Hartland point the far distance, yet is on a regular bus route and within 5 minutes walk of the hospital itself and also easy access of Pilton village with its excellent junior, primary and secondary schools. Barnstaple town centre is approximately 5 minutes by car or a A detached period farmhouse for improvement, in convenient and healthy walk and as the Regional centre of Barnstaple, houses the area's main business, commercial, entertainment and shopping venues. The town favoured semi rural location, enjoying fine distant views. is well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the High Street favourites, as well as a diverse selection of local stores. The town's Pannier Market dates back to the Saxon period and trades in general goods, local crafts and collectables. North Devon leisure centre provides many indoor pursuits along with Tarka Tennis centre both in Barnstaple. There is also access at Barnstaple to the North Devon Link Road (A361) which leads through in about 45 minutes to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The North Devon coast and in particular the sandy surfing beaches of Instow, Croyde, Saunton (also with championship golf course), Woolacombe and Putsborough are about 20 minutes by car, Exmoor National Park is also easily accessible. The nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter. DESCRIPTION Trayne Farmhouse presents whitened rendered elevations, beneath a tiled roof and is of period origin with many original features still in evidence, the property would benefit from general updating. Externally there are some very useful outbuildings suitable for a variety of uses, and the gently sloping hillside gardens are mainly laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but represent a blank canvas for a purchaser to stamp their mark. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises: GROUND FLOOR UPVC front door to ENTRANCE HALL. SITTING ROOM with open fireplace, stone surround, views over garden and beyond. FAMILY ROOM/DINING ROOM, a triple aspect room in 2 distinct sections with step between them and twin arch separation, within the sitting area is a period fireplace with fitted wood burner and Bressummer beam above, the second section is arranged as a dining area with French doors to garden. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, with double drainer stainless steel sink, drawers and cupboards beneath, fireplace with fitted Dunsley-Highlander 10 multi fuel stove for partial central heating, recess for fridge, rear porch, second porch. FIRST FLOOR LANDING. BEDROOM 1, double aspect and fine views. BEDROOM 2, fine views, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under. BEDROOM 3, fine views, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under. BEDROOM 4, fine view, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under. BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM with panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, airing cupboard, wall heater, separate w/c. OUTSIDE To the right of the property there is a 2 storey range of workshops and stores, as shown on the accompanying floorplans, currently arranged as 8 rooms, with 2 w/c's. Below the property is a CELLAR, accessed externally and above ground. There is ample parking space as well as space to construct garaging, subject to planning permission. In front of the house there is a sweeping lawn, bounded by mature shrubs and trees, which provide a good deal of seclusion and privacy. Immediately above this is an enclosed large kitchen garden and to the right of this a further range of workshops and stores, as shown on the accompanying floorplans. The property sides onto and backs onto open fields. SPECIAL NOTES 1.There is a relatively close neighbour at Trayne Barn. 2.The access track is shared by the farmhouse, the barn and an adjoining farmer. 3.There is a pending application (likely to succeed) on the field to the left of the access drive and directly below the farmhouse to be developed with 'a high quality development of 80 new dwellings'. Further details of this scheme including a proposed layout and Artist impression are available from the agents. There is no right of access over the Trayne Farm drive and it is envisaged that the farmhouse will retain the view over the top of the development as the farmhouse is elevated well above the site in question. SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water supply, private shared septic tank, part solid fuel central heating. DIRECTIONS Leaving Barnstaple on the A39, at the roundabout nearest to the hospital bear right towards the hospital itself, but then turn immediately left onto the Roborough road. Just before this bears around to the right turn left and you will see ahead of you the access to Trayne Farmhouse and Barn on the left. Continue to the top of the drive and the property is at the end. Trayne Farmhouse, Pilton West, Barnstaple, EX31 4JQ

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