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"A well presented detached character property in secluded, peaceful & favoured semi rural location. Large Lounge/Dining Room, Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Workshop/Studio, Garden, Parking etc. EPC Band E. NO UPPER CHAIN

GROUND FLOOR Front door to: SITUATION AND AMENITIES In a favoured hamlet, close to the popular village of Swimbridge, which offers church, Post Office, primary school, public house and village hall. The larger village of Landkey lies about 2.5 miles away, and offers more extensive amenities as well as access to the North Devon Link Road, which leads through to Junction 27 of the M5, part of the National Motorway Network, whilst Barnstaple railhead provides a link to the National Railway System. Barnstaple itself is located on the banks of the Rivers Taw and Yeo, and being North Devon's regional centre houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. Exmoor and North Devon's famous coastline, offering excellent safe, sandy, surfing beaches are all easily accessible. DESCRIPTION We understand that the original property was a dairy building for the Bydown Estate and possibly dates to the Victorian era but has been extended several times over subsequent years. The property presents colourwash rendered elevations beneath the slate roof and benefits from double glazed windows as well as a double glazed conservatory extension. The majority of accommodation is arranged on the ground Floor, although there is a bedroom En-suite on the First Floor. The property is well presented and modernised and really needs to be inspected internally to be fully appreciated. West Haven is considered ideal as a principal residence or given its secure surroundings would make a perfect second home/ UK base. The vendors are prepared to sell the majority of the contents by separate negotiation if required. The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises: ENTRANCE HALL Two built in storage cupboards, door to: SITTING/ DINING ROOM In two distinct areas, the sitting area is double aspect and features a wall mounted pebble effect electric fire, feature stained glassed panel, display alcove, three wall lights, there are french doors to the terrace and french doors to the: CONSERVATORY Which has two pairs of french doors in turn leading out into the garden. The dining area features two further wall light points, there is access then through to the: BREAKFAST ROOM With space for breakfast table, trap and retractable aluminium ladder to loft space where the hot water cylinder is housed as well as ample storage space. KITCHEN A bright triple aspect room fitted with an excellent range of modern units with granite effect work surfaces and incorporating a single drainer 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink, drawers and cupboards beneath, matching wall mounted cupboards, stone effect flooring, skirting heaters, extensive wall tiling, half glazed door to outside. Fitted appliances are all by Lamona and include four ring induction hob, double oven, dishwasher, wine chiller and fridge and freezer. Returning to the Entrance Hall, there is a: SHOWER ROOM With corner cubicle, Mira sports shower unit, low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under, wall mirror above, slate effect tiled flooring and fully tiled walls. There is a ladder style heated towel rail/ radiator, winter warm wall heater and extractor fan. From the dining area a multi paned glazed door leads to a: INNER LOBBY And to: BEDROOM 1 Which is double aspect and features a range of fitted bedroom furniture to one wall with matching bedside cabinets and matching fitted dressing chest and corner display unit above. Returning to the Lobby, there are a pair of doors with etched glass panels and matching side panels leading to an: INNER HALLWAY With space for small computer desk and staircase rising to: FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 2 Under eaves with fitted cupboards and drawers. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With shower cubicle, Triton shower unit, wash hand basin, low level WC, vanity cupboards beneath. Fitted dressing mirror on the reverse of the entrance door. OUTSIDE The property is approached from the lane via a private driveway shared by a number of former estate cottages. There is then a private 5 bar gated entrance over tarmac driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and runs up to the front of the property. This is bounded by stone walls and mature shrubbery. To the front of the house is an area of level lawn and to the left, an extensive sun terrace which runs in front of a detached Workshop/ Studio which has a pair of french doors and further half glazed door, power and light connected. To the rear there is a pathway, bin store and further stone walls topped by mature specimen shrubs, including some well established camellias, there is then a pedestrian pathway leading onto the upper lane. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple join the A361 towards South Molton, after a short distance turn right signposted Landkey. Follow through the village and continue into Swimbridge with the Jack Russell pub on your right, continue, proceeding up the hill for approximately ? of a mile. At the Kerscott junction signposted Bydown, turn right and keep right. After about ? a mile, just past our For Sale board, turn sharp left immediately after Arch Way Cottage into a shared estate road. Follow this road around the bend and the entrance to the property will be found on the left hand side. SERVICES Mains electricity and water, private shared drainage, electric night storage heating. SPECIAL NOTE We understand that a healthy sinking fund exists for maintenance of communal drainage and that the vendors pay a small contribution to this on an annual basis. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."