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Owner's comments

"Hello and welcome to our home here in Ellerslie Road. We have been lucky enough to live here for the last 45 years, raising our three daughters and, at times, grandchildren as well. It has been a wonderful place to live. We are close to a great primary school; we can take a short stroll to The Cedars for a meal or a drink, and there are plenty of shops. It is only a fifteen-minute walk to Sainsbury’s and the Roundswell Retail Park, which includes a Boots pharmacy. There is a convenient bus stop at the end of the road, which is on the main Bideford to Barnstaple route.

We have renovated the entire house over the years, and our favourite room is the kitchen and dining room overlooking the garden; we spend most of our time there. Another highlight of the house is that it is not overlooked. It backs onto a park, where our children and grandchildren loved playing when they were younger. We will be very sad to leave, but the house is too big for the two of us now. It is time to let a new family enjoy this perfect family home."

Accommodation

A door opens into a spacious entrance hall, providing a welcoming introduction to the home and featuring a useful built-in storage cupboard, staircase rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground floor rooms. Positioned to the right is the sitting room, a comfortable and well-proportioned space enjoying a double aspect to the front and side, with a feature fireplace creating an attractive focal point. Also located at the front of the property is bedroom one, a generous double room with a large window overlooking the front and fitted wardrobes, complemented by an en-suite comprising a WC and wash hand basin. The entrance hall also provides access to the family bathroom, fitted as a four-piece suite with fully tiled walls and flooring, including a WC, wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and a panelled bath.

A door from the hallway leads into a practical utility area offering useful worktop space along with room for appliances including a washing machine, tumble dryer and additional fridge/freezer storage. From here, an opening leads through into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of units and built-in appliances including an eye-level double electric oven and grill, Bosch induction hob with extractor canopy over, inset one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer, and further fitted under-counter refrigeration. A wide opening from the kitchen leads into a superb extended section of the home, forming a beautiful triple-aspect sitting, dining and family room that serves as the social heart of the property. This bright and spacious area enjoys excellent natural light and features two sets of doors opening out onto the rear garden, creating a wonderful connection between inside and out.

Stairs from the entrance hall rise to the first floor, where a large window on the half-landing allows plenty of natural light. The upper floor provides three further double bedrooms along with access to loft storage. Bedroom two is a generous double room positioned to the side aspect and benefits from useful eaves storage. Bedrooms three and four are also well-proportioned doubles, both enjoying side aspect windows, with bedroom four featuring a Velux roof window while bedroom three also provides further eaves storage. Completing the upstairs accommodation is a shower room comprising a WC, wash hand basin and enclosed shower cubicle, along with a skylight and an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. From the rear of the property there are pleasant open views across Ellerslie Road playing fields, which provide a wonderful open outlook from the back of the home.

Outside & parking

To the front of the property, a brick-paved driveway provides off-road parking for a couple of vehicles and leads to an attached tandem garage extending to nearly 10 metres in length and connected to power and light. The front garden is attractively arranged with a shingle area and circular flower bed stocked with a range of mature shrubs. Side access is available via a pathway leading to a gate which provides pedestrian access into the rear garden.

The rear garden has been beautifully maintained and provides a wonderful outdoor space for families. A patio spans the width of the property immediately adjoining the rear of the home, offering an ideal seating and entertaining area. The garden itself is fully enclosed with recently installed fencing, making it safe for both children and pets, and is attractively landscaped with raised flower beds containing a variety of plants, shrubs and a striking palm tree. A useful storage shed and summer house are also positioned within the garden. Directly behind the rear boundary is Ellerslie Road playing fields, effectively forming an extension of the garden and creating a sense of space for families with children or dogs. Access from the patio is also provided into the garage.

Location

Ellerslie Road is positioned within a few minutes walk of the renowned Anchor Woods and Tarka Trail, which is popular among cyclists, runners as well as walkers and those with four legged friends. A useful 'Morrisons' corner shop is a little over a 5 minute walk away too, alongside the award winning Pelican fish & chip takeaway & restaurant. A bus stop is within a few hundred yards of the property, with a regular service (every 15 minutes) to the train station and Barnstaple town centre and in the opposite direction, to Bideford via Fremington and Instow. In addition within this desirable residential district of Sticklepath, there is a well regarded primary school, Chinese takeaway, petrol station, North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, and two public houses - The Wrey Arms and The Cedars Inn. Barnstaple town centre is accessible by foot in around 15-20 minutes, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border is reached within about a 40 minute drive along the A39.

Useful information

Tenure - Freehold
Age - 1950's
Heating - Gas central heating
Drainage - Mains
Windows - Double glazed throughout
Council Tax - Tax band D
EPC Rating - Current - D/67 / Potential - C/76
Nearest Primary School - Sticklepath Community School (3-4 minute walk)
Nearest Secondary School - Park Community School / Pilton Community College (both around 2.5 miles/10 minute drive)
Seller's position - Found an onward purchase with no onward chain

Viewings

If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24hrs notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling.

Agent's note

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative.

In line with UK anti-money laundering regulations, all named purchasers must complete an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) check. A small charge of £30 per person applies for this service. Please ensure all relevant parties are submitted for verification to avoid delays.

TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585

Detached House in Barnstaple