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Perched proudly in an elevated position at the beginning of the desirable village of Bishops Tawton, is Appletree Cottage. A four bedroom detached property with breathtaking views to the West of rolling North Devon hills, the River Taw and the Tarka Line, as well as adjoining the scenic Tarka Trail. This charming home is perfectly situated to enjoy nature on foot, yet within easy commuting distance to Barnstaple by bicycle, car or on the regular bus service Route 29 to the central Bus Station.

LOCATION

For outdoor enthusiasts, you can head out along Ladies Mile for a morning dog walk or an evening stroll around Rock Park alongside the river. The village itself boasts a warm community spirit from an active church and community Book Store to the popular pub, The Chichester Arms, serving mouthwatering meals and a welcoming ambience. There is also a delightful primary school for the little ones and a playground. The secondary school is within a mile of the property and the Further Education College is across the town but easily reachable by public transport. Barnstaple has an historic Pannier Market and the town centre offers a mix of independent and national retail shops alongside restaurants, cosy coffee shops, gyms and a library. On the outskirts, you will find a range of supermarkets and DIY stores, newly renovated leisure centre, and the Train Station providing a scenic regular train link to Exeter.

ACCOMMODATION

Stepping inside, you are greeted by a cottage feel with original 1930 s doors throughout and wood flooring in the reception rooms that set the tone for this character filled home. Sunlight streams through double glazed windows, illuminating the sitting room, conservatory and dining room in the afternoon. Both reception rooms have their original fireplaces, one is Ship themed currently unused and the sitting room enjoys a traditional woodburning stove. The long, galley style kitchen has a traditional AGA and three floor cabinets with space for a freestanding oven, breakfast table and further cabinets or dressers. Adjoining the kitchen is a handy utility room, housing the gas boiler with space and plumbing below the worktop for a washing machine and dryer. The small, cosy conservatory is in need of updating but provides the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day and watch the sun go down or relax in the summer with the sliding door open. Heading along the hallway you will notice the useful understairs cupboard space and traditional airing cupboard. The sizeable ground floor bedroom has ample space for a king size bed plus furniture, with a feature fireplace and window looking out to the front garden, that enjoys the warm morning sun. Being located on the ground floor, beside the family bathroom with both a bath and shower cubicle, this would make the ideal bedroom for a dependant relative or those who have difficulty with stairs.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms all enjoying some of the most outstanding views of the surrounding rolling countryside and River Taw seen from the village imagine waking up to those glorious views each day! Bedrooms 1 & 2 benefit from eaves storage with multiple access doors and have space for a king size bed plus furniture, namely in the principal bedroom where the owners current layout has a double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, dressing table and armchair, that could be used as an area for a desk or set of drawers instead.

Outside, the sloping front and rear gardens provide space to potter with mature shrubs and lawn areas and that stunning countryside backdrop from the rear garden stretching to the historic town of Barnstaple in the distance. Steps from the lane lead down to the front of the property and a ramped, gated side access to the rear garden with a paved patio wrapping around the back, furthermore a few steps lead up to the conservatory and the 22 workshop power and light connected . From the patio, a set of steep steps lead down to the lower garden with a delightful slate surround rose and shrub bed, a wooden summerhouse and shed offers space for outdoor hobbies and storage needs.
Down the lane from Appletree Cottage, not only will you have easy access to the Tarka Trail but an area of private off road parking approximately 100 meters away for 3 4 cars which could be utilised for storing a small boat or motorhome, providing parking for the property all year round.

This property promises a harmonious blend of comfort and tranquillity in a picturesque setting and is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat to put their stamp on with convenient access, by foot car bicycle, to both nature and town amenities.

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Privately owned Solar panels.

The current owners have made every effort to increase the property s efficiency from adding further wall insulation, cladding and updating dated windows to ensuring the boiler is serviced and woodburner swept each year.