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Superb opportunity to acquire this refurbished and generous 3 bedroom semi detached bungalow in the most sought after Fremington location.
NO ONGOING CHAIN Phillips, Smith & Dunn are delighted to offer for sale 16 Chilpark, a beautifully refurbished semi-detached bungalow set on a generous plot within a quiet cul-de-sac.
The property has been tastefully updated throughout, offering stylish and comfortable living while still providing potential for extension (subject to the necessary planning permissions).
In brief, the accommodation comprises: a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious sitting room with a feature fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The kitchen includes a range of wall and base units, sleek work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, and space for appliances.
A door from the kitchen opens into the rear porch, providing access to the attractive rear garden.
There are three bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles, all served by a newly refurbished shower room fitted with a contemporary suite and a separate WC.
This superbly presented bungalow is ready to move straight into and would suit a wide range of buyers seeking a modernised home in a peaceful and desirable location.
The village of Fremington is situated on the edge of Barnstaple and offers local amenities including a convenience store and Post Office, Medical Centre, local popular pubs, Chinese restaurant/takeaway and a bus service.
Nearby is Fremington Quay, popular with artists and photographers alike, which fronts the River Taw with its popular café, with outside seating area, Heritage Centre, with parking and access to the Tarka Trail.
Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon is only a few minutes’ drive away, located along the banks of the rivers Taw and Yeo and offers an excellent range of business and leisure facilities including the Green Lanes Shopping Centre, out of town superstores, live theatre, leisure centre and Tarka Tennis Centre.
From Barnstaple, there is a sprinter train service that runs through to the Cathedral city of Exeter and the development is well placed for the A361/North Devon Link Road via the Landkey turn off which provides much improved communications to and from the area.
Some 7 to 10 miles to the west of Newport is the dramatic North Devon coastline with sailing, fishing and surfing, along the beaches at Instow, Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough.
Entrance Porch - Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - 4.22 max x 4.18 (13'10" max x 13'8") - Kitchen - 3.63 x 3.09 (11'10" x 10'1") - Bedroom 1 - 3.31 x 3.02 (10'10" x 9'10") - Bedroom 2 - 3.31 x 2.56 (10'10" x 8'4") - Bedroom 3 - 2.57 x 2.41 (8'5" x 7'10") - Shower Room - Separate Wc - Garage - The bungalow is situated in a generous plot and has ample off road parking as well as a detached single garage.
The bungalow is set centrally in its plot and therefore has front and rear gardens that are both easy to maintain.
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