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"An individual detached 'Colonial' style chalet residence offering spacious, well presented & versatile accommodation including 2/3 Reception Rooms, Conservatory, 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Level, mature garden. Really must be viewed. EPC Band C ESTUARY VIEWS

SITUATION AND AMENITIES On a slightly elevated plot enjoying extensive 180 degree views across the Taw, Estuary and towards the Coast. The nearest local amenities are at Fremington, about 1 mile, or the sought after coastal village of Instow about 1.5 miles, which offers an excellent primary/ junior school and general village amenities including deli also cafe/ shop/ post office, popular pubs and restaurants not to mention the beach, yacht club and cricket ground. Also nearby is the Tarka Trail. Bus services pass nearby to Barnstaple and Bideford. Barnstaple is four miles and as the regional centre offers the areas main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as North Devon District Hospital. Bideford is 5.5 miles. The North Devon Link Road (A361) is convenient and offers a fast route to the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton) and the motorway network beyond, in about 45 minutes. A National main line railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter St Davids, with further connecting services to London and beyond to Exeter Central for the excellent shopping facilities in this County town. North Devon's famous surfing beach's at Croyde, Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Woolacombe are all with about half an hour, as is the Cornish border. DESCRIPTION Originally understood to been constructed in the early 1930's, the property presents rendered elevations, painted in a subtle grey, with double glazed doors and windows beneath a new slate roof with 10 year guarantee. Internally the accommodation has been tastefully modernised, combining quality 21st Century refinements with original character features including lofty ceilings. The accommodation is generally bright, spacious, versatile and very well presented. Other notable improvements undertaken by the vendors include the addition of the double glazed conservatory and adjoining raised deck, for al fresco dining. The kitchen and bathrooms have been refitted and most of the internal doors are multi-pane glazed allowing light to flood through the property. The large garden is stocked with many rare and unusual plants, is well maintained and designed for ease of maintenance. The garage block and adjoining buildings are considered suitable for conversion to additional annexed accommodation subject to planning permission. GROUND FLOOR Oak front door with stained glass panels either side to RECEPTION HALL, featuring attractive archway, wood effect flooring and cupboard under stairs. SITTING ROOM with attractive bow window from which to enjoy the Estuary views, impressive ingle nook style fire place with stone surround and hearth, bressumer beam. Special note: the fire place is currently sealed but could be opened up. There are two built in seats within and four wall light points in the room generally. DINING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR with raised coal effect gas fire, range of oak shelving flanking either side, leaded light french doors to front garden, also allowing fine Estuary views. FAMILY /TV ROOM with fitted book shelves, leaded light window overlooking the rear garden, pair of multi paned glazed doors to CONSERVATORY with travertine flooring, underfloor electric heating and french doors to garden. KITCHEN in light wood effect theme with rolled edge work surfaces, incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink, there are ample drawers and cupboards matching, wall mounted cupboards, integrated appliances include Electrolux dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A tiled fireplace recess accommodates a large Range Master stainless steel range, including twin electric ovens and six ring gas hob above, slate effect flooring, rear porch with door to garden. BEDROOM TWO with a pair of double built in half glass fronted wardrobes, leaded glazed windows overlooking rear garden. BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM in a coastal theme, ball and claw footed acrylic tub bath, telephone style mixer tap/ shower attachment, corner shower cubicle with aqua board surround, low level WC, pedestal basin, heated towel rail/ radiator, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, dado panelling to half walls, double shelved linen cupboard, patchwork effect vinyl flooring. FIRST FLOOR LANDING. BEDROOM ONE is a spacious through room, with views to the front towards the Estuary and to the rear over the garden, there is access to a large eaves store room. BEDROOM THREE with velux window, built in cupboard under eaves. BATHROOM with panel bath, over head shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, strip light/ shaver point, velux window, tiled walls. OUTSIDE The FRONT GARDEN is enclosed by an attractive stone wall, the gravelled driveway provides parking and turning for many vehicles, steps lead from the drive to the columned portico entrance to the property and also to the DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK, which incorporates garage with power, light and water connected. Beyond this is the UTILITY ROOM/OFFICE with plumbing for washing machine, attached is a TOOL STORE and also a gardener's WC, as well as a lean to potting shed. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with many mature specimen trees and shrubs, there is also ample room to erect a new double garage subject to planning permission should the existing garage be converted to additional annexed accommodation. The REAR GARDEN is attractively landscaped to provide colour all year round, features include a paved terrace, a second decked terrace, areas of lawn, a tropical garden featuring palms, bamboo and yuccas, enclosed by rustic poles and rope work. There is a double glazed green house on brick base with adjacent raised bed for succulents and gravelled gardens. The gardens are of a good size and generally secluded. SERVICES All main services, gas fired central heating (the boiler is located in the kitchen). SPECIAL NOTE All carpets are included in the sale. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple continue out of the town up Sticklepath Hill and upon reaching the roundabout at The Cedars Inn proceed straight across signposted to Bickington, Fremington and Yelland. Continue on through Fremington for one mile and as you enter Yelland the property will be found after Allenstyle Road, on the left hand side identified by our for sale board. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."