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" An extended & well presented 4 bedroom semi detached character house in quiet no through road on high ground boasting fabulous panoramic views.

SITUATION AND AMENITIES In a quiet, residential no through road, on the semi rural outskirts of Braunton, on high ground, commanding superb 180 degree panoramic views over Heanton, Barnstaple, the Taw Estuary and out to sea towards Hartland Point, yet within walking distance of Braunton village and schools. Braunton is considered to be one of the largest villages in England, and is ideally placed for easy access to the safe, sandy, surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe, approximately 5 miles to the west. Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon is approximately 6 miles to the south east, and houses the area's 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 North Devon 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 at hand including golf at Landkey, Ilfracombe, Saunton and Westward Ho!. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on the Rivers Taw and Torridge. Exmoor is within 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. DESCRIPTION 2 Down Lane comprises a mature, semi detached character house, which offers deceptively generous and spacious accommodation, arranged over three floors, together with well maintained gardens and double parking bay. The 'wow' factor of the property is the breathtaking 180 degree panoramic view which most of the principal rooms enjoy. We understand that the original house possibly dates back to around 1930, the existing owners have resided happily at Number 2 since 1990, and during their tenure, they have converted the loft in 1992 and added an extension to the rear of the property in 2002. The extension has been sympathetically undertaken and the property blends modern refinements with original character features, including many of the original doors, staircase, picture rails etc. This is certainly one of those properties that needs to be inspected internally to be fully appreciated. Although the property is semi detached, the extension and loft conversion added to the original dwelling basically provides a square footage of a typical four bedroom detached house. The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises: GROUND FLOOR Half glazed door to ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH Quarry tiled flooring. Pair of fitted storage cupboards. Inner door to ENTRANCE HALL Meter cupboard. Deep shelved storage cupboard. SITTING ROOM With open fireplace, polished slate surround and hearth. Antique pine surround. Picture rail. Bay window to enjoy the best of the views. DINING / FAMILY ROOM A very spacious, double aspect room with bay window to side. Former chimney recess, now fitted as a cupboard with doors and beam above with mantel shelf (we understand that it may be possible to re-open this as a working fireplace). Shelved cupboard under stairs and further built in storage cupboard. Multi paned glazed door to KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM With lofty vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses. Two Velux windows and also window overlooking the rear garden. Decorated in a red and cream theme with good range of modern units, incorporating 1.5 bowl moulded sink, adjoining work surfaces, drawers, cupboards and appliance space under. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space and point for gas / electric cooker, extractor hood above. Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Space for upright fridge / freezer. Stainless steel effect wall tiles. Tiled effect flooring. Door to UTILITY LOBBY With plumbing for washing machine, half glazed door to rear garden. SHOWER / CLOAKROOM Fully tiled shower cubicle. Mira electric shower. Low level WC. Corner wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
  Returning to the entrance hall, there is an original pine staircase and balustrade leading up to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM 1 Picture window to front allowing the best of the views. Wash hand basin with vanity surround. Stripped wood flooring. BEDROOM 2 A double aspect room with stripped wood flooring. BEDROOM 3 Window to front enjoying the best of the views. Built in storage cupboard. Stripped wood flooring. FAMILY BATHROOM With wood panelled bath, mixer tap / shower attachment, tiled surround. Toiletries cupboard. Airing cupboard. Wash hand basin in vanity surround. Low level WC. Tiled flooring. SECOND FLOOR L SHAPED 4th BEDROOM An interesting double aspect room with three Velux windows providing the best views in the house. Stripped wood flooring. Cupboard providing access to large storage space under eaves. OUTSIDE Nearest to the access lane is a double parking bay with a gravelled path to the left, leading through a pair of wooden gates into the front garden, which is principally lawned, and boasts a number of specimen shrubs, including a fine magnolia. The front garden is hedge enclosed and there are marvellous views from the upper lawn and a good place to enjoy a glass of wine or al-fresco dining. There is access to the right of the property, leading to the secluded rear garden, where there is a lower stone terrace with stone retaining wall and step leading up to a lawned area, with well stocked herbaceous border and shrubbery. From the top of the garden, there are fine views towards Braunton Burrows. There is also a timber garden shed. The rear garden is enclosed by a wall and hedging. LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711. DIRECTIONS On leaving the traffic lights at the centre of the village of Braunton, proceed in the direction of Barnstaple, and then turn immediately left into Heanton Street. At the end of Heanton Street, bear left, cross over into Lower Park Road, and turn left just past Tyspane Home into Seven Acre Lane. Then left again into Higher Park Road, and then first right into Down Lane. The property will be found within a short distance on the left hand side. Alternatively, entering Braunton from the Barnstaple direction, as you enter the village turn right into Heanton Street and follow the directions as above. SERVICES All mains services. Gas central heating. WEB FIND 52649 You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. "