4-bedroom house · EX39 4NL
For saleListed 70 days
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A delightful four-bedroom semi-detached cottage with a garden, off-road parking and a garage, situated in the popular village of Westleigh.
Myrtle Cottage is centrally situated within this highly sought-after Torridgeside village and comprises a semi-detached property that successfully blends character features with modern-day amenities.
The two-storey accommodation benefits from uPVC double glazing and gas-fired radiator central heating and is beautifully presented throughout, as an internal inspection will reveal, having been the subject of an extensive programme of renovation and refurbishment.
The adaptable accommodation is considered ideally suited to provide a comfortable family home, and an early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Briefly, the accommodation comprises a warm and welcoming entrance hall with a staircase rising to the first floor, leading through to the sitting room, which features an attractive inglenook fireplace housing a gas-fired wood-burning-style stove.
Beyond this is the dining room, which enjoys open access to the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with an excellent range of units providing ample storage, integrated appliances, and uPVC doors opening onto the garden.
Leading off the kitchen is a useful utility/WC, with space and plumbing for laundry appliances, together with the gas-fired boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating systems.
A study/bedroom four, accessed from the dining room, completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, each benefiting from fitted wardrobes.
The principal bedroom enjoys the advantage of an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite.
The enclosed gardens lie to the front and side of the cottage and enjoy a sunny southerly aspect. They are predominantly laid to lawn, providing an attractive outdoor space.
The property also benefits from a single garage with an up-and-over door, together with additional off-road parking to the front.
Further unrestricted on-road parking is available just a short walk away.
Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - 4.11m x 3.25m (13'6" x 10'8") - Dining Room - 6.10m maximum x 2.13m (20' maximum x 7') - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.23m x 3.15m maximum (17'2" x 10'4" maximum) - Utility Room/Wc - 1.75m x 1.65m (5'9" x 5'5") - Study/Bedroom 4 - 4.50m x 1.83m (14'9" x 6') - Master Bedroom - 3.25m x 3.25m (10'8" x 10'8") - En-Suite - Bedroom 2 - 4.19m x 2.44m (13'9" x 8') - Bedroom 3 - 3.25m x 2.36m (10'8" x 7'9") - Family Bathroom - 2.39m x 1.93m (7'10" x 6'4") - Westleigh is a highly sought-after North Devon village, situated close to the River Torridge and comprising approximately 50 homes, together with the popular Westleigh Inn, village hall, and church.
The nearby Tarka Trail, just a short walk away, offers miles of scenic walking and cycling routes and leads to the neighbouring coastal village of Instow, renowned for its sandy beach and excellent range of local amenities.
A regular bus service operates nearby, providing convenient access to the working port and market town of Bideford, which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational, and recreational facilities.
The service also connects to Barnstaple, North Devon's regional centre, situated on the banks of the Rivers Taw and Yeo, where a wide range of shopping, business, commercial, and leisure amenities can be found.
AGENTS NOTE - The vendors advise ' Myrtle Cottage has the benefit of a new double extension and refurbishment, all to building regs standard.
This has involved a new roof ew windows and doors ew gas boiler and heating system.
Complete rewiring including the garage - which is now suitable for electric car recharging .The cottage is a unique mixture of an old cottage with up to date amenities.'
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