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"Appletrees sits in an elevated position in the traditional village of Monkleigh and commands views over countryside towards Dartmoor.

A gated driveway offers parking for several vehicles and access to the large single garage with external log store. The front garden is lawned with a generous border, and screened from the lane by a mature hedge.

The front entrance hall welcomes you into the home and up a short flight of stairs to the lounge.

The spacious lounge features a focal open fire place with bespoke oak mantel. A tall picture window offers countryside views that extend across to Dartmoor. French doors ensure an easy flow through to the dining room, which is also a bright and airy room, with plenty of room for a large family table and chairs. Bespoke fitted shelving with cupboards below and another fireplace with oak mantel are key features here.

As in many country homes, the everyday entrance to Appletrees is via the kitchen door. The 20ft kitchen breakfast room looks onto the rear garden and offers good sized space for a four seater table. The sleek, modern kitchen has quartz worktops and includes a range of integrated appliances double oven with two fans, family sized microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is an energy efficient induction hob, and the luxury vinyl floor tiles are by Amtico.

The inner hallway provides access to the four very generous double bedrooms with views to the side garden. To each end of the hallway are the recently installed bathrooms at the rear of the property lies a family bathroom with a bath and shower over, while at the at the front is a useful shower room.

Venture outdoors, and to the immediate rear of the property sits a large patio with plenty of space for sitting. One of the delights of Appletrees is the extensive landscaped gardens, and under the current ownership these have been thoughtfully enhanced for both humans and wildlife, with many additional trees and shrubs that boost year round interest. There is a mix of established and young fruit trees and bushes together with lawns, a wildlife pond, raised vegetable beds, and colour schemed mixed borders that include mature shrubs.

Pathways lead you through the garden to the extensive top patio, which with its pretty summerhouse with power and lighting and pergola takes full advantage of the countryside views and is a great space for relaxing, entertaining and star gazing. The rear garden also features a shed and greenhouse.

To one side of the house sits a detached boiler house accommodating the wood pellet boiler, while beneath the lounge is an 18 ft integral workshop studio. The bungalow roof supports solar panels that supply electricity, hot water and a useful annual income exceeding £1,000. There is also full double glazing throughout the property.
From Bideford quay proceed towards Torrington on the A386 over the bridge at Landcross and then turn right onto the A388 towards Monkleigh. Upon reaching Monkleigh, take a left hand turn at the bend before the village pub. Follow the road for approx 500 yards where the property can be found on your left hand side."