Shirwell, Barnstaple

A highly individual modern detached residence of character & quality with stylish interior displaying a wealth of exposed oak timbers. Vaulted beamed ceiling to sitting room, dining area, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor bedroom & adj. shower room. Spacious study/landing/occasional bedroom 4, master bedroom in a coastal theme with en suite, further bedroom and bathroom [3/4 bedrooms overall] Detached garage/utility room [possible annexe or holiday rental conversion, subject to planning] Additional parking, Landscaped garden. EPC Band D.

DESCRIPTION
Oakley is one of those unique properties which simply has to be viewed to be fully appreciated, we understand that the house was constructed in 1995 and is oak framed, boasting extensive use of exposed oak internally. Externally, the house presents elevations of stone and cement fibre board cladding, giving it a contemporary look, with double glazed windows (some of which are atrium style) flooding the house with light, all beneath a slate roof. Metal zinc-plated guttering recently fitted with all exterior paintwork refreshed. The house exudes quality and style and is presented to a very high standard. A particular 'wow' factor is the double height vaulted ceiling sitting room, which is open plan but separated from dining and snug 'zones'. The kitchen/breakfast room is very contemporary and is well fitted with bespoke units. There is a ground floor bedroom with adjacent shower room, ideal for guests, those unable to manage the stairs or for 'future proofing'. On the first floor an open plan landing overlooks the reception area below and runs into a study/occasional bedroom 4 (which could be partitioned to create an actual bedroom 4 if required). The void above the sitting room could also potentially be filled to create more bedroom space if required. The master bedroom has a fun coastal theme with concealed en-suite. Bedroom 2 has a family bathroom opposite.
Externally there is a detached garage block, incorporating garaging, utility/boiler room with loft above. This building could potentially be converted into a separate annexe/holiday let, subject to planning, as there are also three parking spaces. The garden is small but perfectly formed, designed and landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind.

SERVICES
Mains drainage, electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. LED lighting throughout and externally.

DIRECTIONS
From Barnstaple, leave the town on the A39 Lynton road. After around four miles, enter the village of Shirwell and the property will be found on the right hand side, identified by our 'for sale' board and opposite the water tower on the left.

SITUATION & AMENITIES
On the fringe of this favoured village, on high ground and enjoying fine views to the front over open countryside. The village offers community facilities including a primary school, church and village hall. A regular bus service operates nearby to Barnstaple, which is around four miles away and as the regional centre, offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The District Hospital is also on the periphery of the town and Shirwell is well known for having many residents who work at the Hospital, as it is such a quick and easy commute. There is access at Barnstaple to the North Devon Link Road which connects in around 45 minutes or so, to the M5 at Tiverton, Junction 27. Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over two hours. The North Devon Coast, including resorts such as Croyde, Saunton (also with championship golf course), Putsborough and Woolacombe are less than half an hour by car. The area is well served by excellent state and private schools, including the West Buckland Private School with local pick up points. The nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter. Exmoor National Park is around 15 minutes by car.

GROUND FLOOR
As well as the oak frame there is extensive use of oak throughout the property, including the majority of the doors. Access is via a pair of three quarter glazed French doors to KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. The kitchen is very well fitted with an excellent range of bespoke unit in a taupe theme, topped by white Corian work surfaces, which incorporate 1 ½ bowl moulded sink unit and glass mosaic tiled splashbacks. There are adjoining work surfaces, drawers and cupboards beneath, matching wall mounted cupboards and integrated dishwasher. The island work surface/breakfast bar is matching and incorporates electric double oven with five ring gas hob and brushed stainless steel and glass extractor hood over. Continuing with the contemporary theme there is wood effect tiled flooring throughout the room and clever use of LED skirting, under and above cabinet lighting. The American style fridge/freezer is available by separate negotiation if required. A pair of glazed doors with duck egg painted timber frames lead to the reception area which is quite superb and as previously described, is arranged in three distinct zones and all windows are fitted with premium bespoke wood shutters. The SITTING ROOM has a lofty beam ceiling and atrium style floor to ceiling windows either side, one with central French doors to garden. An oval shaped wood burner on wood effect ceramic tiled plank hearth has a similar surround within a recessed fireplace. A step leads up to the DINING AREA with oak flooring. Toughened glass and oak staircase rising to first floor (described later). The oak flooring runs beneath an open arch to the SNUG ZONE. There is then an INNER HALL with built in cloaks cupboard and BEDROOM 3. Adjacent SHOWER ROOM with cubicle, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, illuminated wall mirror, low level WC, oak flooring.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING running into STUDY overlooking the reception area with exposed oak ceiling timbers, airing cupboard, double height with additional access from bedroom 1. BEDROOM 1 itself is decorated in a coastal theme, built in wardrobe, bay window/dressing area with two double built in wardrobes and room for dressing table as well as fine views over open countryside, vaulted ceiling and an upright radiator incorporating bevelled edged dressing mirror. One of the three beach huts in the mural above the bed, actually conceals a door way leading to the EN-SUITE BATHROOM where there is a tiled shower cubicle, pebble style wash hand basin on oak plinth, tiled splashback, circular illuminated mirror, low level WC, toiletries shelf, oak style flooring. BEDROOM 2 vaulted beam ceiling incorporating led lighting and downlighters, fine views. FAMILY BATHROOM with freestanding acrylic tub bath on stainless steel frame. freestanding stainless steel mixer tap, wash hand basin on painted wooden surround, tiled splashback, illuminated wall mirror, low level WC, glass toiletries shelf, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator, glazed tiled wood effect flooring, beamed ceiling.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the road over a driveway which is initially shared with one neighbour. There are then three private parking bays to the right of this drive and leading to the DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK this incorporates on the ground floor; garage with double doors, work bench with drawers beneath, aluminium ladder leading to boarded, well-lit storage loft above, incorporating external access doors. Windows (ready for conversion, subject to planning permission), separate utility room with work surface, plumbing and space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, wall mounted cupboards, Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, window and half glazed door to garden. From the parking area there are gravelled walkways around the entire perimeter of the house, at the front a grass bank leads down to the pavement. To the rear there is a concealed oil tank, log store and adjacent recycling compartments. There are external power points and a tap at the garage side and external power points in the garden area. Within the GARDEN is a circular paved terrace, a gravelled terrace continues with a step up to lawn and contemporary privacy screening. The garden is bounded by stone walls, the front topped by grass banks, the rear features a number of well-established shrubs and behind this fencing.