Semi-detached house for sale in Ashleigh Road, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32

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Accommodation

Entering into the home through the front door, you are greeted with a small porch then further door leading into a welcoming entrance hall with traditional tiled flooring. A window at the side makes this a bright space and gives access to the main living spaces. On the left is a charming sitting room with a large bay window allowing for ample light, an original cast iron fireplace creating a perfect focal point, and other traditional features including decorative cornicing, picture rails and high ceilings that are present throughout the home. The hallway also has useful storage space underneath the stairs, of which provide access to the first floor. Positioned to the rear aspect, the open plan kitchen/dining area is without doubt the hub of classic family home. A spacious family area with another feature fireplace, ample room for a dining table and a modern fitted kitchen. This is fitted with an array of base units and drawers, stainless steel sink overlooking the garden via window above, also with space for a large American style free-standing fridge/freezer and gas cooker in an alcove, with fitted extractor canopy above. A door with steps lead down into a utility room - a real must have in any great family home! This is fitted with further storage cupboards, one of which houses the washing machine, while there is also space for another free standing fridge/freezer. A door leads onto the patio section of the garden, while another door gives access into a useful downstairs WC.

Upstairs, the middle floor landing provides access to three double bedrooms as well as stairs that lead up to the second floor. Bedrooms two and three overlook the garden at the rear and each are served by a large but quirky family bathroom. It comprises of a WC, wash hand basin and a bath with shower over, partially tiled surround and tiled flooring. The principal bedroom also boasts another charming and arguably most impressive cast iron feature fireplace with intricate decoration. The large double bedroom is positioned to the front elevation and also benefits from a stylish en-suite with tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, WC, wash hand basin and an enclosed shower cubicle.

Moving to the top floor, which is completed with two further double bedrooms, there is a lit landing space via a skylight in the roof and door to a large storage area in the eaves. Both bedrooms four and five are similar in size - one to the front and the other to the rear provide great additional and versatile spaces for large families.

Outside & Parking

Externally, the property is neatly maintained, with a variety of small established trees and shrubs for privacy. A short pathway approaches the front garden and access is provided from the front, down the side of the property and into the rear garden. This closed off by two small gates which is perfect to keep pets and young children enclosed. A patio area adjoins the back of the property itself, creating the ideal seating area. There is an attractive brick wall surround on one side, fenced partition to an area of lawn, and tall hedgerow borders to the other boundaries. Decorated with an abundance of potted plants and a collection of small trees, the garden enjoys a pleasant westerly facing aspect which captures the sun from late morning through the majority of the rest of the day. A huge bonus for the home is the large cellar which is accessed from the patio area of the garden. This space spans across the entire floor space of the house, in total nearly 700 square feet, and is connected to power and light. A recently re-fitted boiler is located here and is currently a great area for storage however, with some vision, the cellar has great potential for use as part of the home itself. Some ideas include a home office, games room or even conversion into a flat even with income potential as an air B&B.

Location

The property could not be located much more conveniently for access into the town centre of Barnstaple, yet just about far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the traffic outside your front door. Every day amenities are within just a few minutes' walk, while both Ashleigh CofE Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a few hundred yards up the road and the well regarded Park Community Secondary School is also walkable in around 20 minutes. Close proximity to the town also comes with easy accessibility to the locally renowned Rock Park, as is access onto the popular Tarka Trail. Barnstaple plays host to numerous well known and independent high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, pubs, cafes, restaurants 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 within about a 40 minute drive. This handy location only further adds to the attraction for a family looking for a large home, or an investment purchase that has a number of exciting opportunities while always desirable for any kind of short or long term tenants.

Owner's Comments

"40 Ashleigh Road has been our home for many happy years, bringing up three children who have now 'flown the nest'. It's convenient for schools, shopping or walking into town. All the rooms are large and airy with many original features throughout, along with a with a nice sized garden and patio. We hope the new owners will love the house and make as many great memories as we have."

Useful Information

Heating - Gas central heating
Drainage - Mains
Windows - Double glazed throughout
Council Tax - Tax band C
Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase, but will consider vacant possession for the right offer