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" A mature detached 3 bedroom bungalow requiring general updating in a favoured and quiet residential location with estuary views

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Meadowside is a mature, small, select development of detached bungalows, chalets and houses in the favoured village of Ashford. Chantry occupies a slightly elevated position, with views over open farmland to the Taw estuary in the distance. Ashford is located between Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon, about 2.6 miles from the coast. The glorious sandy, surfing beaches of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough Sands and Woolacombe are all within easy reach and the village of Braunton with it's excellent range of facilities is nearby. For golfers, the local club at Saunton has two magnificent links courses. Barnstaple, the principle town of the North Devon region is just a few minutes drive away, and is a bustling thriving community with excellent facilities. There, access is gained to the North Devon Link Road (A361), and this provides a fast route to the M5 motorway at Tiverton (Junction 27) about 30 miles. There is also the Tiverton Parkway mainline railway station (London Paddington 2 hours approximately). Exeter, the cathedral city and county town with it's international airport, is about 40 miles away. DESCRIPTION Chantry is a detached bungalow of conventional construction built on a brick plinth rendered and colourwashed beneath an interlocking clay tiled roof, with UPVc fascias and barge boards and UPVc rain water goods. The property has original double glazed crittall framed windows throughout, and has cavity wall insulation. Internally, the property is perfectly habitable but is dated by modern standards, and requires general modernisation, but offers the opportunity for a purchaser to stamp their own mark. The garden is well tended, and all principal rooms enjoy the views to the estuary. The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions are more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises, front door to ENTRANCE PORCH Opaque glazed inner door to spacious ENTRANCE HALL Varnished wood stripped flooring. Built in airing cupboard with factory lagged cylinder. Door to CLOAKROOM Coats hanging rail and half glazed door to SEPARATE WC Pedestal wash hand basin. Trap door and retractable aluminium ladder to extensive loft space with light, possibly suitable for conversion to provide additional accommodation, subject to planning permission. SITTING ROOM A bright and spacious double aspect room with large picture window to enjoy the view. Glazed door to side. Two wall lights. Sliding opaque glazed door to dining room. DINING ROOM Double aspect, again, with a large picture window to enjoy the best of the views. KITCHEN Single drainer stainless steel sink with adjoining work surfaces, drawers, cupboards and appliance space under. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Plumbing for washing machine. Shelved walk in larder. Rear lobby and door to outside. BEDROOM 1 Large picture window to enjoy the view. Built in double wardrobe. Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back. Mirror and strip light above. BEDROOM 2 Double aspect. Built in double wardrobe. Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back. Mirror and strip light above. BEDROOM 3 Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back. Mirror and strip light above. BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM Panelled bath. Separate shower tray with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Fully tiled walls. Wall mounted toiletries cabinet. OUTSIDE The property is approached from the road via a vehicular access gate over a paved driveway and parking area which leads to a DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE To the north. The garage is rendered externally beneath a clay tiled roof. A concreted path surrounds the property, as does the garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with some herbaceous borders. A low level block wall adjoins the road to the front, in all the plot extends to approximately 0.21 acres. The boiler is housed externally within a cupboard, adjacent to the back door, and there is a modern oil tank sited immediately behind the garage. LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple. 01271 327711. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple, continue on the A361 towards Braunton, at the end of the dual carriageway, turn right, signposted to Ashford. Pass the garden centre on your left, and continue up the hill, eventually bearing right into Meadowside. As the road drops down, Chantry will be found on the left hand side, identified by our For Sale board. SERVICES Main water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. REFERENCE 38206 You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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