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Accommodation
Approaching the property, a useful porch extension provides a practical entrance to the home, with a window to the front aspect and ample space for storing shoes and coats. An inner front door opens into the hallway, where stairs rise directly ahead to the first floor and doors provide access to both reception rooms. The sitting room is positioned to the right and is a particularly bright and inviting space, enjoying a dual aspect with a large bay window to the front and sliding doors opening directly onto the rear garden, while a gas fireplace provides an attractive focal point to the room. The separate dining room also overlooks the front and provides a versatile additional reception space with plenty of room for a dining table and chairs. Depending on a buyer’s requirements, there is excellent potential to open this room into the adjoining kitchen to create a larger open-plan kitchen and dining arrangement. A door leads from the dining room into the extended kitchen, which offers a generous range of wall and base storage cupboards and drawers alongside ample work surface space. A stainless steel sink and drainer sits beneath a window overlooking the rear garden, while space is provided for a washing machine, freestanding fridge/freezer and cooker. Further useful storage is positioned beneath the stairs and a door provides direct access outside.

Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, where a window provides plenty of natural light. There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both positioned to the front and enjoying wonderful elevated views towards Portmore Golf Club, across Barnstaple and towards the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom benefits from an extensive range of fitted wardrobes alongside an additional storage cupboard positioned above the stairs, while the second double bedroom also features useful built-in wardrobe space. Bedroom three is a generous single room overlooking the rear garden and would make an ideal child’s bedroom, nursery or home office. Completing the internal accommodation is a modern family shower room comprising a walk-in shower enclosure, WC and wash basin, complemented by an aqua-panel surround, heated towel rail connected to the gas central heating system and an obscured window to the rear.

Outside & parking
To the front, a driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles positioned one behind the other, with a useful timber storage shed beyond. The front garden is attractively planted with an assortment of established shrubs, plants and small trees, adding colour and texture, while a short flight of steps leads to the entrance. The rear garden can be accessed directly from both the kitchen and sitting room, with additional pedestrian access available to the side. The side pathway incorporates a further timber storage shed before continuing into the main garden. Immediately adjoining the property is a generous patio, creating an excellent sociable area for entertaining and relaxing. The garden enjoys an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion, together with plenty of sunshine throughout the day.

Steps rise to a further section of garden featuring attractive flower beds filled with an assortment of colourful plants, shrubs and established small trees. Fenced boundaries to either side and a walled boundary to the rear create a secure and enclosed environment, making the garden particularly well suited to families with children or pets. A shingled pathway continues between the planted beds before reaching a final raised patio area. This provides another delightful seating space, ideal for outside dining or enjoying warm summer evenings, surrounded by established planting and benefiting from excellent privacy.

Location
Lane End Park is located with the convenient residential district of Whiddon Valley, on the edge of Barnstaple where the property advertised is quietly positioned at the back of a cul-de-sac. A Tesco superstore, garden centre, corner shop and popular fish & chip shop are all within close walking distance, as is the town centre within around 20/25 minutes. Furthermore, there is a subway and popular cycle network connecting the town and surrounding area within a short walk from the property. Barnstaple itself is the regional centre of North Devon, and boasts numerous high street shops including Green Lanes Shopping Centre, various supermarkets, department stores, cinema, live theatre, numerous eateries 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. Whiddon Valley is particularly well located for the A361 network and beyond, taking you to the M5 and also Tiverton Parkway train station in around 45 minutes, where there is fast services to London Paddington. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border within about a 45 minute drive.

Useful information

Age - 1980's
Tenure - Freehold
Heating - Gas central heating
Drainage - Mains
Windows - UPVC double glazed throughout
Council Tax - Tax band B
EPC Rating - Current - C/73 / Potential - B/86
Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase

Viewings

If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24hrs notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling.

Agent's note

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative.

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Semi Detached House for sale in Barnstaple, Lane End Park, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, 888 m²