A charming detached period village residence with scope to increase the living size & considered ideal for main/second home use as holiday let, very close to the village centre/amenities. Very large garden with a number of outbuildings. EPC Band D. Freehold. Council Tax Band E

Situation - The property enjoys an excellent central location within the village and occupies a sizeable plot fronting on to North Street. The centre is only a few paces away with amenities including medical centre, number of local shops and stores, whilst also accessible is Tesco, primary and secondary schooling, public houses, Churches and the Tarka Trail. Braunton is considered one of the largest villages in England and situated 5 miles from the sandy beaches at Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Croyde just beyond. Whilst Barnstaple, the Regional Centre of North Devon, is approximately 6 miles and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as District Hospital and live theatre. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon link road leading on, in about 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor National park is also easily accessible. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description - Northlea comprises a charming detached character village residence, which presents elevations of painted render and double glazing, under a tiled roof. We understand that the property dates back to the 1700's but has been extended and remodelled in recent years. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys, incredibly versatile and would suit a variety of uses, with scope to increase the living space further by incorporating the rooms in the loft (subject to any necessary consent). Externally the garden is sizeable (about one-third of an acre), contains a variety of outbuildings, and gently slopes down to the river Caen.

Ground Floor - A wooden panelled front door opens to an impressive ENTRANCE HALL with sweeping staircase up to the first floor, solid wood floor, many of the of the original features remain including skirting board, a handy alcove ideal for coat storage and door through to a DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM double glazed windows to front elevation, two fireplaces, both with slate hearth, one fireplace with log burner and solid wood mantle. Doorway to CONSERVATORY double glazed with patio doors opening to the garden, light power and heating. SNUG/OFFICE double glazed window to front, feature fireplace with built-in cupboards and shelves either side. OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM a bright kitchen area with solid wood flooring throughout, large island, contemporary white units with J-pull doors, ample work surface with storage above and below, large single bowl stainless steel sink, Rangemaster with 5 ring gas hob with double oven and grill below, set in to an large fireplace, space for dishwasher, tall fridge/freezer, UPVC double doors opening onto a paved patio, pantry with under stairs storage, a further room currently housing a chest freezer, leads to CLOAKROOM low level WC and hand wash basin. CELLAR (accessed from a trap door in the kitchen), with concrete steps leading down to a surprisingly large space with potential to convert in to wine storage. DINING ROOM with 4 pane bifold doors opening to the south facing patio, column radiator and door way through to UTILITY ROOM space for washing machine and tumble dryer, boiler cupboard, housing a large hot water tank and a gas boiler.

First Floor - LANDING solid wood flooring, large double glazed stained glass window, loft hatch with drop down ladder, storage cupboard. MAIN BEDROOM double height ceiling, feature fireplace with storage either side, window to rear. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM mains fed shower cubicle, hand wash basin with storage below, WC with shelving above. BEDROOM 2 window to front aspect, wide plank solid wood floor. BEDROOM 3 front facing double glazed window, wide plank solid wood floor. BEDROOM 4 window to rear elevation. BEDROOM 5 window to front aspect. LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM with 4-piece suite, good sized mains fed shower, rolled top bath, hand wash basin and WC, heated towel rail/radiator.

Second Floor - Accessed via the loft hatch, this space is ideal for conversion (subject to the necessary consent), is currently arranged as two good sized rooms with Velux windows and a separate WC, with a number of access points to eaves storage.

Outside - A covered walkway provides access from the front of the house to the rear garden, currently used as general storage. The garden has a length of about 90 metres, slopes gently to the River Caen, and has a number of handy outbuildings and areas ideal for growing vegetables or housing poultry and other animals.

Services - All mains connected.

Directions - Entering Braunton from Barnstaple, just after the first set of traffic lights in the middle of the village turn left into Caen Street towards Saunton, continue past the village car park, after approximately 100 metres turn right onto North Street. Northlea House can be found on the right hand side after approximately 110 metres.
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