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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · EX37 9AN
Sold STCReduced £10.1k (−3.2%) on 21 JunListed 170 days
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Description About the property A well-presented detached home, built circa 1997, offering bright and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.
The property features a modern fitted kitchen/dining room with integrated neff appliances and doors opening onto a sunny rear garden, along with a comfortable living room and a useful home office/utility space created from the former garage.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, including a main bedroom with a newly refitted en-suite shower room, in addition to a family bathroom.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and backs onto open fields, providing far-reaching views, while to the front there is driveway parking for two vehicles.
Key Features Detached three-bedroom home (one en-suite) Modern kitchen/diner with integrated neff appliances Home office/utility room & cloakroom/WC Double glazing and gas central heating Sunny rear garden backing onto fields with workshop Driveway parking for two cars For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan and Virtual Tour The area High Bickington is a thriving and well-served village offering an excellent range of local amenities, including a community shop, pub, post office, pre-school and primary school, Methodist chapel and Church of England church, an active community centre, communal woodland, play parks and a playing field.
A regular bus service provides connections to nearby towns, as well as the highly regarded Chulmleigh and West Buckland Schools.
For leisure, Libbaton Golf Club is within a short drive, while the nearby Mole Resort, just 15 minutes away, offers a range of facilities including a gym, spa, swimming pool, restaurants and tea rooms.
The scenic Tarka Line provides rail links to Barnstaple and Exeter, with stations at Portsmouth Arms and Umberleigh.
Barnstaple, approximately 20 minutes by car, serves as the regional centre with a wide range of shopping, leisure and healthcare facilities, including North Devon District Hospital and a theatre.
The North Devon Link Road (A361) provides convenient access to Junction 27 of the M5 and Tiverton Parkway Station, with direct services to London Paddington in just over two hours.
The towns of Great Torrington, South Molton and Bideford are all within easy reach, while Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, along with the stunning North Devon coastline, are approximately 40 minutes away, offering sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe, as well as spectacular coastal walks.
Services & outgoings The property is connected to all mains services, gas fired central heating. Torridge District Council - Band C 2026/27 £2,259.47 per annum.
EPC Rating - D Tenure - Freehold Internet & Mobile - ofcom Directions From the A377 between Umberleigh and Barnstaple, follow signs to Atherington and High Bickington.
On entering Atherington village square, turn left onto the B3217, signed High Bickington. As you enter High Bickington, take the first right-hand turning into Barton Meadow Road.
The property will be found on the right hand side, adjacent to the play park, and will be clearly identified by a for sale board.
What 3 Words Location - ///coached.matter.excusing Council Tax Band: C (Torridge District Council) Tenure: Freehold
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