Detached 'Woolaway' bungalow in need of updating and improvement with 1.75 acres on the edge of popular rural village. EPC Band F, Council Tax Band D, Freehold.

Situation - The property is located approximately 1 mile outside of Shebbear. The village itself has an excellent range of local amenities including primary school, village stores, doctors surgery, garage and places of worship. In addition, the village has the internationally known Shebbear College and we understand that property owners within the village enjoy discounted fees, should their children attend the school. The busy market town of Holsworthy is within easy travelling distance, whilst Bude and the north Cornish coast with delightful beaches and coastal scenery are also easily accessible. Woodford Bridge Country Club with gym and swimming pool is some 5 miles distant. There is good access to the north Devon market town of Bideford, some 14 miles away, and to Okehampton with its three supermarkets, including a Waitrose, together with access to the A30 dual carriageway and to the Dartmoor National Park. From the village there is a daily bus service to Barnstaple and the north coasts of Cornwall and Devon are within easy travelling distance with delightful beaches and superb rugged coastal scenery.

Description - A 1960's built two bedroom detached 'Woolaway' bungalow set in this quiet rural position on the edge of Shebbear. The property is set in grounds of 1.75 acres, combining formal gardens, areas of copse/woodland and a enclosed paddock. From the property and in particular the gardens, are some attractive views over the surround countryside. Further benefits include two large outbuildings, suitable for a variety of different uses. The property is in need of updating and improvement, but does have the potential for a replacement dwelling, subject to the necessary consents.

Accommodation - Via part glazed door to ENTRANCE PORCH: Doors to, UTILITY ROOM: Plumbing and space for washing machine and white goods, window to front. KITCHEN: Range of wall and base cupboards with worksurfaces over, sink and drainer and double glazed window to rear, space for electric cooker and under counter fridge. Fitted storage cupboards, electric panel heater, door to DINING ROOM: Dual aspect double glazed windows, night storage heater, glazed double doors to SITTING ROOM: Stone fireplace with wood burning stove, night storage heater, window to side aspect, sliding double glazed doors to CONSERVATORY: Glazed window surrounds and polycarbonate roof, door to rear garden.
HALLWAY: Window to rear aspect, fitted airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, night storage heater, doors to, BEDROOM 1: Double glazed window to rear. night storage heater, door to EN SUITE: Wood panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, WC, window to front, heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2: Double glazed window to rear, night storage heater. BATHROOM: Panelled bath with tiled surrounds, pedestal wash basin, WC, double glazed window to front.

Outside - The property is approached via a shared private no through lane. Accessed off the lane is a concrete parking area for numerous vehicles, with steps down leading to the front door. The gardens surround the property and consist of extensive lawned areas with mature flower, shrub and tree borders. To the rear is a paved patio area and timber STORE. Set at the end of the garden is a wildlife pond and area of copse/woodland, the garden opens to a useful pasture paddock with a further area of copse on the rear boundary. Adjacent to the drive is a substantial OUTBUILDING: divided into several rooms and suitable for a variety of different purposes. Set above here is a further large open fronted AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. The property is offered with no ongoing chain and viewing is highly recommended.

Services - Mains electricity, private water and drainage.

Directions - From Okehampton town centre turn right at the main traffic lights by the White Hart Hotel as if for Torrington. After approximately 1.5 miles turn right onto the A386 to Hatherleigh. Continue for approximately 5 miles until reaching the roundabout on the edge of Hatherleigh and here turn left signposted to Holsworthy and Highampton. Proceed into the village of Highampton, taking the right hand turning for Sheepwash. Continue through the village until reaching Filleigh Moor Gate cross whereupon turn left signposted Buckland Filleigh and Shebbear. Follow this road, passing Buckland House on the left hand side before proceeding straight across at Battledown Cross for Shebbear. Proceed down into the village passing Shebbear College on the right hand side and continue on through the village. Just after the Devilstone Inn, turn right at the crossroads and proceed downhill to the T-junction at Pitt Cross which is signposted left to Cookbury and Thornbury. Turn left at this T-junction and after approximately 300 yards on a hard bend to the right, turn left down a track where a footpath sign is indicated. Continue down this track for approximately half a mile where Torridge Lea will be found on the right hand side.