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3 bedroom terraced house
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Property description & features
- Characterful Georgian end of terrace home
- 3 double bedrooms, 2 classic reception areas
- Large four-piece family bathroom
- Useful utility and downstairs shower room
- Charming, original features throughout
- Short 3/4 minute walk to the town centre
- Resident's permit parking available
- Lovely 60ft rear garden
- Council Tax band C
- Freehold
Situation & Amenities - Positioned a short distance of the way along Bear Street and on the fringes of the town centre. Barnstaple is located on the banks of the Rivers Taw and Yeo, and as North Devon's regional centre, houses the areas main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. North Devon's famous surfing beaches at Saunton (also with championship golf course), Croyde, Woolacombe and Putsborough are within easy travelling distance as is Instow, Appledore, Exmoor and the North Devon Link Road. Junction 27 of the M5 is 45 minutes drive and where Tiverton Parkway provides a frequent fast train service to London Paddington in just under 2 hours. The nearest international airports are at Exeter and Bristol.
Description - This traditional Georgian home spans over 1,300 square feet of accommodation, creating a deceptively spacious home with various features of charm and character throughout. Original doors, bookcases, bannister rail, picture rails, high skirting boards and high ceilings are some of those classic features to name but a few. Two receptions rooms create ample space to socialise inside and the kitchen has ample storage space. A downstairs shower room/utility and separate WC are useful additions, while outside there is ample space to entertain and capture sun from all angles. Three double bedrooms are upstairs, with a large and quirky four piece bathroom suite serving them all, and making an ideal family home or one for those simply looking for an affordable home within close proximity to town.
Ground Floor - Approaching from the front there is a door leading into an entrance porch which handy for coats and shoes etc, and a further door into the hallway. Here, stairs lead to the first floor and the space opens up into the dining area. At this point, the natural charm and character that this home has to offer is there for all to see. Two tall original bookcases are nestled either side of the chimney and a beautiful arch way opens the space up. Double doors lead to the rear garden, further double doors lead into the sitting room and an opening also presents the kitchen, while there is under stairs storage space too. The sitting room at the front is a lovely comfortable space with chimney breast and space/potential for a fireplace to be reinstated. Into the kitchen, there is a space for a small table in the middle of the room, while there is also a fixed breakfast bar in addition. It is fully fitted with ample worktop space and various wall and base units, along with a stainless steel sink/drainer. The gas hob and extractor canopy over are also fitted, in addition to the double electric oven, while there is space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher and a window faces the side aspect. Leading on from the kitchen there is a rear lobby that also accesses the garden via a door on the side, while there is a WC with wash hand basin, and separate shower/utility room with enclosed cubicle and a wash hand basin with further space for a washing machine.
First Floor - Heading upstairs, further original components are featured, including the classic bannister hand rail leading up the stairs. The landing space presents access to all of the first floor accommodation, with bedroom one located at the front, a substantial double room boasting a beautiful Georgian fireplace. Bedroom two in the middle of the house is another comfortable double room with rear aspect window. The third bedroom is arranged as a smaller double bedroom, but this uniquely mis-shaped room would make the perfect study. Finally, completing the accommodation is the also somewhat unique and fabulous four-piece family bathroom - a stand out feature in itself. An arched doorway opens into the room down a couple of small steps and into the room itself, situated at the back of the home. It comprises a WC, wash hand basin, large corner bath tub and separate walk in shower cubicle.
Outside - To the front of the home are stylish cast iron railings separates the property from the pavement, with a decorative gate opening onto a short original slate path leading to the front door. A brick wall and tall hedgerow border market out the boundary, while an area at the front is laid to shingle for easy maintenance. To the rear of the home, double doors lead from the dining room as well as a single door leading from the rear lobby onto another original slate footpath which accesses the main part of the garden itself. Along the path there is a brick built storage cupboard on the right hand side, benefitting from a new roof, as well as a WC in the adjoining area. From here there is a lovely granite patio area making the perfect sociable space for entertaining. This flows to a neat area laid to lawn, with an established tree and various potted plants for decoration. Bordered at each side with an original wall, there is a further patio area to the very back creating yet another lovely seating area and with a gate providing access to a path owned by this property and leading onto Richmond Sreet.
Parking - A resident's permit can be applied for via North Devon District Council, which would allow for a parking space within Magdalene Lawn Car Park at a cost of £180 a year. Further spaces can also be applied for upon request.
Services - All mains services connected including, electric, water, drainage, gas central heating, the boiler was replaced in 2018/2019 and benefits from the remainder of a 10 year guarantee.
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From our office on Boutport Street the property is within short, easy walking distance. Head up Bear Street and straight over the traffic lights. Pass Grosvenor Street and Richmond Street on your left, and the also on the left hand side you will see 4 Richmond Terrace, Bear Street located at the far right of the row of terraced houses.
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[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
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