A charming detached period village residence which has been tastefully modernised to combine original features with 21st Century refinements. 3 Reception Room, Kitchen, Utility, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Extensive Parking, 1 acre garden. Fine views. Council Tax Band D. Freehold.

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Situation And Amenities - The property is on an elevated site enjoying lovely southerly views over open countryside. Newton Tracey offers a public house/restaurant, Church and regular bus services which run close by. The property is equidistant between the port and market town of Barnstaple, Bideford as well as Great Torrington. Bideford is located on the banks of the River Torridge and offers a wide range of amenities including supermarkets and schooling for all ages. Barnstaple is located on the banks of the Rivers Taw and Yeo and as the Regional Centre, houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The nearest estuary/coastal village is Instow about 20 minutes by car otherwise North Devon's famous sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Woolacombe are about half an hour as is Exmoor National Park. The North Devon Link Road is nearby and leads on to Tiverton and Junction 27 of the M5 as well as Tiverton Parkway where London Paddington can be reached by train in about 2 hours. Closer to home and about a mile to the west is the well regarded village primary school at Lovacott.

Description - This detached character residence is of period origin and which as the name suggests has been the village post office in the past but a private residence for over 40 years. The accommodation is arranged over 2 storeys and is very tastefully modernised sympathetically combining many original features with quality 21st century refinements. Planning permission was granted by North Devon Council in December 2022 under planning reference 76058 for replacement of the rear sitting room with a 2 storey extension, further details of which (including drawings of the proposed accommodation) are available from the selling agents.

Ground Floor - Stable type front door to DINING ROOM a lovely period double aspect room featuring beamed ceiling. SITTING ROOM/STUDY another lovely period room featuring inglenook fireplace, bressummer beam, bread oven, fitted wood burner on slate hearth, exposed stone wall, shelved recess, fitted book case, open hatch to KITCHEN with beamed ceiling and excellent range of modern units in white topped by stainless steel worksurfaces, double bowl stainless steel sink unit, cupboards beneath, four ring induction hob, adjoining stainless steel worksurface, further worksurfaces, cupboards and appliance space under plumbing for dishwasher, cream coloured AGA within inglenook fireplace, bressummer beam above, over sized travertine tiled flooring. UTILITY ROOM single drainer stainless steel, adjoining work surface, cupboards and appliance space under, Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, fitted pantry and storage cupboard to one wall, matching flooring to the kitchen, beamed ceiling. FAMILY ROOM/ALTERNATIVE DINING ROOM a more modern extension and a very good size room with half vaulted ceiling and pair of sliding doors/picture windows to the rear garden and to enjoy the fantastic views, two Velux windows and some cedar cladding to the ceiling, natural wood stair case rising to:

First Floor - LANDING Oak flooring, shelved recess, trap to insulated roof space. BEDROOM 2 a double aspect room with oak floorboards, fine views. EN-SUITE JACK AND JILL BATHROOM with tub bath, shower cubicle, Mira Shower unit, aqua board surround, wash hand basin, shaver point, low level WC, heated towel rail/radiator, oak flooring, double oak fronted airing cupboard. BEDROOM 1 oak flooring, fine views, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with cubicle, aqua board surround, Mira shower unit, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, shaver point, Oak floor, extractor fan, bottle glazed internal window to landing. BEDROOM 3 Oak flooring.

Outside - From the road the driveway will be initially shared then become private and it is intended that the purchasers will fence and gate the front garden to their own requirements. There is extensive gravelled parking for a number of vehicles as well as garage space subject to planning permission. To the right of the house is a raised terrace ideal for Al fresco dining and steps lead up to a higher level with ornamental ponds flanking either side. Pedestrian gateway within a high wall screens the property from the road and provides complete privacy. Above the driveway is a grass bank and rockery and on the opposite side a deep herbaceous border with rustic retainer. Moving around to the front of the cottage there is a circular brick topped well with safety grille fitted and the theme of the garden continues with a number of circular flower beds also inset within the walk ways. A fine specimen magnolia takes centre stage and in the front of the house is clad in wisteria. A second pedestrian gate surrounded by high walls screens the front of the house from the road. On the other side of the front access drive are sweeping lawns and the site of the private drainage system. A public footpath crosses over a small part of the very end of the garden, but this could be fenced off if necessary.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating, private drainage.

Directions - From Roundswell roundabout, outside of Barnstaple, proceed south on the B3232 Torrington road for about 5 miles. As you arrive at the village of Newton Tracey drop down the Hill and the entrance to The Old Post Office will be found on the left hand side virtually opposite a small new development on the right and identified by our for sale board. The access is before the property itself.

Special Notes - The vendors have obtained planning permission for 3 detached properties on the initial/upper part of their garden [part of which is shown in the photograph of the drive within this brochure] and have a sale proceeding on this to a developer. Therefore, there is likely to be building going on in the next year or so. However, The Old Post Office itself is on a lower level and will control its immediate outlook and retain its fine views. Furthermore, The Old Post Office will retain ownership of the freehold of the existing access drive, which the owners of the 3 other properties will contribute towards maintenance of the shared section although, the drive becomes entirely private after about two thirds of the length. Further information and a plan are available from the selling agents. The private drainage system for the 3 new properties will be sited in garden owned by The Old Post Office and it will therefore be necessary to grant access to this, from time to time, for maintenance purposes.