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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · EX31 3XN
For saleReduced £15k (−3.9%) on 9 OctListed 166 days
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About
This beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, perfectly suited to modern living.
Set behind a recently laid brick-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking, the property has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners to create a stylish and practical home.
Upon entering, the ground floor comprises a welcoming, bright and airy interior featuring a spacious lounge with expansive bi-folding doors overlooking the rear garden, alongside a stunning open-plan kitchen/diner, designed as the heart of the home.
Full of natural light, this impressive space flows seamlessly into the conservatory, creating an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
A convenient downstairs WC also completes the ground floor accommodation.
The former garage has been cleverly converted to provide a highly useful utility room and separate home office, ideal for those working remotely or requiring additional flexible living space.
To the first floor, the property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms, many benefiting from fitted storage solutions.
The principal bedroom enjoys the added luxury of a modern en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
Externally, the rear garden has been landscaped for low-maintenance enjoyment, featuring newly installed fencing, an artificial lawn and attractive composite decking, creating a perfect outdoor entertaining area.
The garden can be accessed directly from both the conservatory and the lounge.
In addition, a practical side lean-to store provides excellent extra storage and benefits from access from both the attractive front and rear of the property.
Higher Westlake Road occupies an outstanding position whilst enjoying easy access to the A39 Atlantic Highway, the A361 North Devon Link Road and the B3232.
Roundswell offers an excellent range of shops, supermarkets and facilities.
The property lies approximately 2 miles south of Barnstaple town centre and provides easy access to nearby market towns of Bideford (7.5 miles) and Great Torrington (8.5 miles).
The A361 North Devon link road, provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27) with mainline Intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway (London, Paddington approx.
2 hours) and international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
Barnstaple, the historic and regional centre of North Devon affords a more extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities benefitting from a variety of banking, schooling, a theatre, cinema, leisure centre and restaurants, combining modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere.
Popular sandy beaches of Westward Ho!, Instow, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within easy reach.
The cathedral city of Exeter with its university, airport, inter-rail and motorway links is just some 42 miles in distance.
Value & comps
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About 14, Higher Westlake Road, Barnstaple
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