A detached Swedish designed, eco-inspired residence with flexible accommodation situated in an elevated position overlooking the River Taw and surrounding countryside. EPC Band B. Council Tax Band D.

0.6 OF AN ACRE

Situation And Amenities - Conveniently situated within a short walk of the Tarka Trail and village amenities, including a regular bus into Barnstaple, Crediton and Exeter. Bishops Tawton offers an excellent primary school, popular local pub, church, village hall, play park and allotments. The village is conveniently situated about 2 miles from the centre of Barnstaple which offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure, shopping centre and railway station. The A361 North Devon Link Road gives direct access from Barnstaple to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway Railway station (approximately 45 minutes by car). Trains from Tiverton to London Paddington take approximately 2 hours. The popular coastal resorts of Croyde, Saunton (also a championship golf course), Instow and Woolacombe are close at hand and Exmoor National Park is within 1/2 an hour by car.

Ground Floor - The property is accessed via the conservatory, glass doors lead from here into both the SITTING ROOM and the KITCHEN. These doors can be fully opened for larger gatherings and parties. The main downstairs rooms overlook the river and enjoy country views, the MAIN SITTING ROOM has a log burner installed and the SECOND ROOM can be used as a ground floor bedroom or second reception room. There is also a smaller single BEDROOM/SNUG. An inner door leads into a small HALLWAY with stairs to the first floor (described later), and on into the workshop/storeroom, which runs the length of the house. French doors leads out to sun terrace and rear garden, there are also windows to side.

First Floor - LANDING Velux window, loft access via hatch with pull down ladder. BEDROOM 1 windows to front with superb views and Velux to side looking down the River Taw, fitted carpet. BEDROOM 2 with window over looking rear garden and Velux to the side, slopping ceiling, fitted carpet. BEDROOM 3 (currently used as additional sitting room) a dual aspect room with stunning views out of front and side windows, fitted carpet. FURTHER RECEPTION ROOM/DOUBLE ROOM with windows to rear over looking garden and sky light, stainless steel sink and double drainer, washing machine and fridge freezer. BATHROOM panel bath with electric shower over, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, aqua panel walls and vinyl floor, opaque window to side.

Services - Mains electricity and solar panels, mains water and gas (new gas central heating boiler fitted December 2021), private drainage.

Directions - From the A361 on the outskirts of Barnstaple at Rumsam roundabout take the A377, Exeter Road. The property can be found on the left hand side after after approximately 500m and a couple of bends in the road. Parking is on road opposite the property, on a first come first serve basis.

Outside - Steep steps lead from the pavement to the conservatory, on the ground floor, and the second path leads to the workshops/storeroom entrance. The Conservatory is double glazed and opens onto the 0.6 acre rear garden, designed essentially for re-wilding, with mature trees, hedgerows and 5 ponds. The ponds are havens for dragon and damsel flies, and drinking stations for many species of birds including a tawny owl, little owl, a hobby and sparrow hawk. hedgehogs have visited occasionally. The front garden has 7 raised beds suitable for growing vegetables and fruit. There are numerous fruit trees on both gardens, supporting 6 apple trees, 5 plums, cherry, 2 damson, and a quince.