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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · EX31 1QZ
For saleReduced £10k (−1.4%) on 25 OctListed 210 days
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About
Situated in one of Pilton’s most desirable residential locations, Bellaire, this property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly versatile five-bedroom detached family home.
Enjoying a generous plot and a superb balance of privacy and convenience, the property is ideally positioned within easy reach of excellent local amenities including North Devon District Hospital, Pilton Community School, and a range of shops and transport links.
On approach, the property immediately impresses with its commanding presence and well-proportioned frontage.
A large driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a double garage with up-and-over door, offering further storage or secure parking.
Internally, the home is thoughtfully arranged and perfectly suited to modern family living, offering a wealth of flexible accommodation.
A welcoming entrance hallway leads to a beautifully proportioned living room.
This inviting space features sliding doors opening directly onto the patio, allowing natural light to flood in and creating a seamless connection to the outdoors.
The living space continues into an impressive extended family room measuring approximately 26’ x 20’, forming an L-shaped layout that is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining.
With a further set of sliding doors leading onto the same patio, this area is particularly enjoyable during the warmer months, effortlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
There is an additional reception room currently arranged as a lounge/dining room, providing further flexibility for formal entertaining or family use.
The kitchen/diner is well-appointed and spacious, with double doors opening out to the rear garden, making it a sociable hub of the home.
A separate utility room, downstairs cloakroom, and internal access to the double garage complete the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor offers five well-proportioned bedrooms accessed from a central landing. The principal bedroom is a generous double and benefits from its own en-suite facilities.
Bedrooms two, three and four are all comfortable doubles, ideal for family or guests, with bedroom two further enhanced by a walk-in dressing room.
The fifth bedroom provides a perfect single room, nursery or home office. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Externally, the property continues to impress.
The rear garden is of a particularly good size and enjoys a high degree of privacy.
A paved patio area provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, while the main garden is laid to a large, level lawn—ideal for children and outdoor activities.
To the side elevation, a dedicated barbecue and seating area adds further appeal for social gatherings.
A standout feature of this exceptional home is the outdoor swimming pool, complete with a glass canopy cover designed to retain heat and extend usability throughout the seasons—offering a true lifestyle element rarely found in properties of this kind.
Overall, this property presents a fantastic family home combining space, flexibility, and an enviable location.
Properties of this calibre in Bellaire are seldom available, making this a unique and highly desirable opportunity.
From Barnstaple proceed along Pilton Causeway and at the traffic lights turn left into Pilton Quay and follow this road along taking the right hand turning into Abbey Road.
Turn left into Under Minnow Road and first right into Bellaire. Continue for a short distance where the property will be found on your left hand side.
Entrance Hall Kitchen 4.52m x 2.7m Family Room/Diner 4.45m x 2.7m Utility Room 2.7m x 2.24m Living Room 4.85m x 3.3m Living Room 2 7.98m x 6.27m Lounge/Dining Room/Bedroom 7.06m x 3.76m WC First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 6.3m x 3.2m En Suite Bedroom 2 6.05m x 2.7m Dressing Room Bedroom 3 4.85m x 2.97m Bedroom 4 3.78m x 3.25m Bedroom 5 2.72m x 2.7m Bathroom WC Double Garage 7.2m x 5.46m Swimming Pool 12.55m x 6.4m Tenure Freehold Services All mains services connected Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Council Tax Band F - North Devon District Council
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