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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · EX34 0NW
Sold STCReduced £65k (−15.3%) on 25 OctListed 278 days
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About
11 Knowle Gardens is an exceptional and individually designed bungalow, beautifully presented throughout and extensively improved throughout.
The home offers bright and airy accommodation, highlighted by a superb 21ft kitchen/daytime living room enjoying delightful views over the village towards the church and surrounding countryside.
From the dining area, double doors open onto a private, sunny, raised decked terrace—an ideal spot for dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing while admiring the open outlook.
Offering far more than a typical estate bungalow, the property includes three generous bedrooms, with the master featuring its own large dressing room and modern en suite.
The lounge is equally inviting, with its bright bay window and feature fireplace. The bungalow benefits from gas-fired central heating, uPVC double glazing and tasteful neutral décor throughout.
From the entrance hall, all principal rooms are accessed, along with a large, boarded loft space with light and ladder, plus a generous airing/linen cupboard.
The 21ft kitchen/living space is the heart of the home, fitted with a modern range of units and oak worktops, range cooker, breakfast bar, larder cupboard and delightful village and countryside views.
A separate utility room provides further storage, appliances space and houses the BAXI boiler.
Bedroom 3 is a spacious double room ideal as a guest bedroom, home office, studio or hobbies room.Two further double bedrooms sit across the hallway, including the impressive master suite with open views, and a stylish en suite shower room.
The family bathroom includes a white suite with shower over the bath.
Outside, the driveway provides parking for 2–3 cars, and the generous corner plot offers lawned areas, established trees and shrubs, a Monkey Puzzle tree and privacy hedging.
The rear garden is well-screened, with lawn, outdoor power points, vegetable bed, storage areas beneath the deck and finaly a pathway surrounds the property for convenience.
Occupying a large corner plot, the gardens are attractively landscaped and offer excellent outside space, with scope for further extension or a garage (subject to consents).
The property sits within a small and select private culdesac in a quieter part of the village, yet remains within easy reach of the local amenities.
Combe Martin itself is a charming coastal village on the rugged North Devon coastline, boasting two beaches, a picturesque cove, independent shops, a Post Office, Primary School, Medical Centre and various pubs serving food, as well as easy access to miles of Exmoor National Park walks.
Ilfracombe is just 5 miles away and Barnstaple 12 miles distant.
11 Knowle Gardens is a truly delightful and versatile home in a highly sought-after setting, and an early internal viewing is strongly recommended.
AGENTS NOTE: Most of the pictures on this listing are historic. The bungalow currently has no furniture in it.
Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in an easterly direction taking the A399 to Combe Martin.
Upon entering the village of Combe Martin, proceed up through the village high street for approximately 1 mile and take the right hand turn at Rectory Corner into Church Street signposted Barnstaple immediately before Combe Martin Community Centre.
Continue along the road for a further 250 metres, passing the church and Tom Sanders Close and then take the next turning on the left into Knowle Gardens.
Number 11 is the first property on the left hand side.
Entrance Hall Lounge 4.57m x 4.22m Kitchen/Daytime Living Room 6.55m x 2.97m Dining Area 3.6m x 3.18m Utility Room 2.24m x 2.18m Bedroom 3 4.9m x 2.16m Bedroom 1 3.7m x 3m Dressing Room 4.47m x 2.34m En Suite Shower Room 2.29m x 1.52m Bedroom 2 4.27m x 3.66m Family Bathroom 2.51m x 1.78m
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