Guineaford, Barnstaple

A stunning, well presented, semi-detached, period residence, in timeless village setting. The beautifully restored interior boasts original features, enhanced by 21st Century refinements. Sitting Room, Country Kitchen/Diner, Pantry, Utility room, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Good sized gardens with lovely views. Planning permission granted for a two storey extension. Freehold. Council Tax Band C. EPC Band F.

EARLY INSPECTION ADVISED

SITUATION
Close to the centre of this sought after semi rural village, fronting a country lane. Guineaford and the neighbouring village of Prixford, are both conservation areas, within the parish of Marwood, close to Marwood Gardens, other amenities include Marwood Primary school. There is a school bus pickup for the renowned West Buckland private school as well as for Braunton and Pilton Secondary Schools. The centre of Barnstaple is within about 10-15 minutes by car, and as the Regional centre, houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as Pannier Market and North Devon District Hospital. From Barnstaple there is access to the A361 Link Road, which leads in about 45 minutes, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington, in just over 2 hours. The property is also within about 15 minutes drive of the North Devon coast at Ilfracombe, with the world renowned surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe a little further afield.

DESCRIPTION
A semi-detached character house with the core originally dating back to the 1600s. The accommodation has been tastefully modernised and is beautifully presented. The property enjoys a south westerly frontage, enjoying countryside views. The house is well proportioned with ample living space and benefits from double glazed replacement windows and modern, traditional style oil fired boiler. Planning permission has been granted to create a two storey extension. Externally there are elevated paved and lawned gardens, with off street parking for two cars in tandem. All in all a delightful family home.

ENTRANCE
Storm canopy with step up through the original wooden door with stained glass window pane.

GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor, seat with storage below. SITTING ROOM dual aspect room with exposed beams and stone walling, UPVC windows to front and side, inglenook fireplace with Woodwarm log burner and slate hearth. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM flagstone flooring, three UPVC windows to the side of the room, large inglenook fireplace housing the oil-fired Sandyford Classic boiler, which acts as a cooker as well as heating the hot water, and heating via a combination boiler. It has lit up stone surround and wooden lintel above. Shaker style fitted kitchen circa 2015. A range of integrated appliances including oven and grill, dishwasher, four ring ceramic hob with extractor over, slim wine cooler, 1 ½ bowl ceramic sink and freestanding American style fridge freezer. Ample worksurfaces with storage above and below, breakfast bar, space for wall mounted TV, built in shelving to the side. Exposed oak beams and spotlights, attractive column radiator, steps up to a LARGE LARDER/PANTRY an ideal room for wine storage, solid wood work surfaces, storage below, a tall upright cupboard. UTILITY ROOM with two windows to the rear and side, wooden door opening to access to the driveway. Flag stone flooring, coat rack and radiator, door through to shower room which has mosaic flooring, electric power shower cubicle, pot hand wash basin and WC, stairs to the first floor off, the kitchen, with UPVC window to side.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with exposed beams to stone and stone walling, shelved storage. MASTER BEDROOM with exposed beams, dual aspect to side and rear, his and hers fitted wardrobe, loft hatch to an insulated loft space. BEDROOM 2 with exposed stone walls, window to front with stunning leafy countryside views, fitted cupboard and shelving. BEDROOM 3 has a window to side with window seat below, exposed beams, fitted storage and also an airing cupboard housing large hot water cylinder. BEDROOM 4 single room with window to side. FAMILY BATHROOM with opaque window to side elevation, panelled bath with mains shower over, WC and hand wash basin with storage below.

OUTSIDE
Parking for two cars in tandem, step up and gate through to TWO PATIO AREAS, the first with storage and oil container, the second is an ideal area for al-fresco dining and includes lighting. Steps up to a lawned area with wooden fence surrounding.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating.

PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning permission has been obtained, to create a two storey extension, increasing the internal living space and adding an en-suite shower room in the main bedroom. The North Devon planning reference is 77458. Please find further architect's drawings in our photos online and ask the sole selling agent for further details.

DIRECTIONS
From Barnstaple town centre, take the A39 signposted Lynton. At Pilton Causeway pass Yeo Vale Road and St Georges Road on the right and take the next turning left into Pilton Quay opposite the petrol station. Pass Pilton Street on the right and take the next right turning into Abbey Road. At the top turn left into Under Minnow road and follow this for 2 miles into Prixford. Continue for approximately ½ a mile after Prixford and as you enter Guineaford, at the cross roads turn right. The property can be found approximately 100m up the lane on the left hand side with a nameplate and for sale sign clearly visible.
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