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"An attached Edwardian residence enjoying a secluded, elevated position with breathtaking south facing panoramic views. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, Conservatory, Scope to convert loft stpp. Double Garage block, Large garden. EPC Band F. POSITION ! POSITION! POSITION!

SITUATION AND AMENITIES The property is situated at the end of a private driveway on an elevated site and commands breathtaking, south facing, panoramic views from Heanton across Braunton, The Estuary, The Burrows, out to sea and to Lundy, at the same time, Braunton village is within walking distance. Braunton is considered to be one of the largest villages in England and offers a good range of shopping facilities and amenities providing for day to day needs as well as a Tesco supermarket and both Primary and Secondary Schools. Additional facilities include North Devon athletic track, tennis courts & all weather football area, all floodlit. The village is also ideally placed for easy access to the safe, sandy, surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe which are all within 15/20 minutes by car. Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon, is approximately 6 miles to the South East and houses the areas main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The town is also well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the high street favourites as well as a diverse selection of local stores. Other notable facilities include the Pannier Market, the leisure centre, providing many indoor pursuits, along with the Tarka Tennis Centre. Live Theatres are accessible at Barnstaple and Ilfracombe whilst other sporting and leisure pursuits are close to hand including golf at Landkey, Ilfracombe, Saunton and Westward Ho!. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on the rivers Taw and Torridge, Exmoor is withing easy reach to the North East and there is access at Barnstaple to the North Devon Link Road leading through to Junction 27 of the M5 whilst Barnstaple railhead provides a link to the national railway system as well as to Exeter. London Paddington can be reached via Tiverton Parkway in just over 2 hours. DESCRIPTION The Red House comprises an attached two storey character residence which is understood to date orginially from 1907 with conservatory extension in 2006. The property presents part whitened rendered and part tile hung elevations beneath a slate roof with double glazed windows.
There is scope to convert the loft (similar to next door) and also to extend subject to planning permission. Externally there is a detached Double Garage with double glazed windows which also incorporates a workshop, part cavity construction, and WC. This offers potential for a number of alternative uses including leisure/office/studio/conversion to ancillary accommodation subject to planning permission. There is additional parking and mature gardens of about 1/3 of an acre. The existing owners have resided happily at the property for over 30 years but the time has come to down size locally. The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises: GROUND FLOOR Entrance via the: CONSERVATORY Fitted blinds included, telephone and TV points, electric underfloor heating, door to terrace, fine views. INNER HALLWAY With cupboard under stairs. SITTING ROOM Double aspect windows allowing wonderful views, open fireplace with wooden surround tiled inset and hearth. Original picture rails. DINING ROOM Bay window to front with sliding doors to front terrace and also allowing fabulous views. Remote controlled floating coal effect gas fire with polished stone surround and slate hearth. Fitted oak display cabinets flanking either side with shelving beneath each, ornate cornice and ceiling rose. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Another double aspect room with the Kitchen area fitted with ample range of base and wall units incorporating; Single drainer 1 ? bowl stainless steel sink, space and point for gas/electric cooker, double glazed door to rear garden, dresser unit, gas fire with Baxi Bermuda boiler, double coats cupboard. UTILITY ROOM Re fitted within recent years, incorporating; single drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining work surfaces, appliance space under. Plumbing for washing machine, slate effect flooring, space for upright fridge/freezer. Window to rear. FIRST FLOOR Trap to loft space. BEDROOM 1 Window allowing fabulous views, 2 double wardrobes, cupboards above, recess for dressing table. BEDROOM 2 Similar views to bedroom 1. BEDROOM 3 Airing cupboard and window to side. BATHROOM (Re fitted in 2014) featuring an acrylic ball and claw footed tub bath, corner shower cubicle with aqua board surround, pedestal wash basin, tiled surround and mirror above, ladder style heated towel rail/ radiator, free standing toiletries cupboards one being mirror fronted. Window to side. SEPARATE WC OUTSIDE The property is approached over a private driveway (initially shared with the adjoining property but then becoming entirely private), this leads on to the lower garden and to the: DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK Which incorporates double garage, workshop and WC with wash hand basin. There is power and light connected and a gas point adjacent. There are also telephone and data cables linking with the main house but not connected. One of the garage doors is manual and one electric.

There is additional parking for 4/5 vehicles and behind the garage there is a Kitchen Garden and Timber Garden Shed. Steps then rise up to the front of the house where there is an extensive paved terrace to enjoy the views with terrace shrubbery between the terraced and the drive below. To the left of the property there is a level area of lawn and raised sun deck above the garage, once again to enjoy the wonderful views. Above the lawn is a deep bank of mature shrubbery, at a high level a number of mature trees including Scots Pine and Walnut. There is also an: ALUMINIUM GREENHOUSE A further: TIMBER SHED The areas are linked by grass pathways. Moving around to the rear of the property there is a: ROCKERY WALLED COURTYARD GARDENER'S WC The gardens enjoy a good deal of seclusion and privacy and the situation is peaceful. There are: MOVEMENT ACTIVATED SECURITY LIGHTS On the front of the house and the garage. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple proceed along the A361 to Braunton, continue through to the centre of the village and turn left at the crossroads and traffic lights signposted to Saunton and Croyde. Continue passing the White Lion on the right and take the next right in to Sharlands Lane, continue to the T junction at the top, here, turn right and carry on along this road until it forks, take the left hand fork up the hill and immediately before Berkeley Cottage, bear left up an unmarked, no through lane. Ignore the first driveway and take the next driveway on the right, continue to the top where the Red House can be found. SERVICES All mains services, gas fired central heating. There are 8 Solar Panels fixed to the Garage which are owned by the vendors and produce surplus annual revenue. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."