1 Uppacott Cottages, Tawstock, Barnstaple

An attached period cottage. 2/3 bedrooms, Open plan Reception Room with log burner, Fitted Kitchen, Porch/Utility/Boot Room, Cloakroom WC, Garden Room, Bathroom, Gardens to Front & Rear, scope to extend or build a garaging subject to planning permission. EPC Rating Band D.

SITUATION AND AMENITIES
Uppacott is a small rural hamlet on the outskirts of Barnstaple Town Centre which offers an excellent range of both local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities. In addition to this, there is also a Theatre, Cinema, Hospital, range of Schools, Leisure & Tennis Centre, and not far from the property there is access to the Tarka Trail. Nearby there is also access to the North Devon Link Road which leads through to Junction 27 the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London ( Paddington in just over 2 hours). The popular coastal resorts of Saunton ( also with championship golf course), Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are close to hand whilst Exmoor National park is less than 30 minutes by car.

DESCRIPTION
A two storey character cottage which presents painted, rendered elevations, with double glazed windows, replacement in 2019, under a slate roof. The accommodation on the ground floor consists; Entrance Porch/Utility, Kitchen, Open plan Living/Dining Room, Cloakroom WC, Bedroom 3/Study, Garden Room. On the first floor are 2 Double Bedrooms and Bathroom. Outside there is a small front garden, the rear garden and driveway is accessed via a gated access. The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises;

GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH and BOOT ROOM with doors to front and rear, window to side, skylights, built in worktops with space for white goods, inset downlighting. Door leading into KITCHEN with country style shaker fitted units, wooden worktops with inset Belfast style sink, tiled splashback, inset Neff electric oven and hob with extractor over, inset downlighting. Archway leading to OPEN PLAN DINING/LIVING SPACE which is a dual aspect room with windows to front and side, Stovax log burner with Bressummer beam above, stairs off to first floor landing. DOWNSTAIRS WC with handwash basin and extractor fan, engineered oak flooring throughout these rooms. Door leads into STUDY/OCCASIONAL THIRD BEDROOM. French doors lead into the GARDEN ROOM and direct to the rear garden. Stairs lead to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with window to rear, inset downlighting, loft access via hatch. BEDROOM 1 with windows to front with countryside views, fitted carpets, built in wardrobes. BEDROOM 2 with window to side showcasing views of surrounding fields. BATHROOM with window to rear, tile effect vinyl flooring, white suite comprising of panel bath with shower attachment over, mixer taps, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC, shaver point with light, inset downlighting and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is an ENCLOSED LAWNED GARDEN with gated access onto DRIVEWAY. The tarmac driveway has ample parking and turning for multiple vehicles, and potentially space to build a garage (subject to obtaining the necessary permissions). VEGETABLE GARDEN with raised beds. GARDEN SHED. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and leading off the garden room is a LEVEL SUN TERRACE and barbeque area, gated access leading to the front garden. Outside power, water and light. Worcester boiler and oil tank.

LETTINGS
There has never been a better time to consider a buy-to-let investment and this property may be of interest to buy-to-let investors. Our lettings department has prepared some figures for this property, which should be achievable in the current market. The Stags Residential Letting team would be happy to discuss these figures and provide further information about the letting services on offer. They can be contacted on 01271 322837 or [email protected].

SERVICES
Mains Water and Electric. Private Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating.

DIRECTIONS
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Leaving Barnstaple via the square proceed over the long bridge, continue straight across at the Stones Roundabout in the direction of Bideford and as you climb the hill towards Sticklepath take the left hand turn after the pedestrian crossing signposted Tawstock and Lake. Follow the lane for approximately 1.2 miles through Lake Village, over the bridge, and through the archway, continue into the village passing the Tawstock sign and the red telephone box, at the wooden Tawstock sign keep right and continue on this lane passing Tawstock primary school, continue on this lane passing Smallridge Bros Ltd. At the 'T' junction signposted Uppacott and with the farmyard opposite turn left towards Tawstock and the property can be found on the right hand side with a 'For Sale' board clearly visible.