A fine detached Edwardian family residence, offering versatile and well presented accommodation which boasts many original features, set in a 3/4 acre secluded 'oasis' garden in a sought after residential location on the edge of Barnstaple, within easy access of local amenities. Council Tax Band F. Freehold. EPC Band D.

Situation And Amenities - The Meadows sits in a line of prestigious properties on the outskirts of Barnstaple in the popular village of Bickington within easy reach of all local amenities, the town, schools and the A361. The village of Bickington offers an excellent range of local amenities, shops and bus services also within close proximity of the Regional Centre of Barnstaple which is just two miles to the east. Nearby there is Roundswell Retail Park including a Sainsburys supermarket, which is one mile to the south east. The property is close to the Tarka Trail linking Braunton to Meeth formerly part of Devon's coast to coast cycling and walking route. Barnstaple is located on the banks of the rivers Taw and Yeo and as North Devon's Regional Centre houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as District Hospital. The coast is easily accessible at the popular estuary village of Instow, Appledore and Westward Ho!. Further afield Croyde and Woolacombe are within about half an hour drive as is Exmoor National Park. The North Devon Link road is close by through to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway provides a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest Airport is at Exeter about 42 miles to the South East.

Description - The Meadows, is a commanding Edwardian residence on the outskirts of Barnstaple in a much sought after location. This impressive home is enhanced by many original quality features and fittings whilst also having been enhanced by more recent embellishments and modern conveniences. The well appointed, light and spacious accommodation is enhanced by replacement double glazed windows to reflect the original architecture of the house. Original features include the old servant's bell box in the kitchen, with high ceilings on both floors, moulded ceiling cornice, ceiling roses and dados. Feature lights to the hall landing and living room. A covered porch with pillars and studded twin oak entrance doors open into to the entrance porch with part opaque glazed front door with art décor style etching with the house name leading in to a very impressive reception hall with ornate cornice, ceiling rose and dado panelling, solid wood doors off and grand oak staircase with first floor return and gallery leading to a light and airy landing again with ornate cornice, ceiling rose and dado panelling and panel doors off. On the ground floor are 2 very large reception rooms, a study, sun lounge, spacious hall, cloakroom, kitchen and boot room with utility off. On the first floor are 5 bedrooms, family bathroom, cloakroom and en suite to the main bedroom. Built in wardrobes to the large south facing bedrooms. An undercover balcony is approached off bedroom 4 (this room is currently used as a first floor tv lounge), bedroom 5 is used as a second study/home office. The four main south facing rooms have very large box bay windows looking out over the delightful established gardens and mature feature copper beech tree. Outside to the rear of the living room is a shaded Loggia sitting out area. The extensive rear south facing rear garden also includes a pond, shed and underground bunker. To the front of the property is an extensive paved driveway providing ample parking and turning space, a detached double garage and long single garage ideal for a third car and ride on lawn mower or motorcycles. There is also parking space for boats and motorhomes.

Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed over the long bridge and up Sticklepath Hill. At Cedars roundabout, continue straight across signposted Bickington. Follow this road for a short distance where the property will be found on the left hand side.

Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.