4 bed detached house for sale

Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31

To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585

Accommodation

Entering in from the front door is a most impressive open space, creating a bright and welcoming feel. The entrance is double heighted with a large window above as well as a galleried landing to the first floor. Right ahead is the stairs in the centre of the home, leading to the first floor, while straight down the hall leads to the sitting room on your left, kitchen at the back of the house and cloakroom with WC and wash basin under the stairs. The sitting room is a pleasant separate space from the main family area, and is an ideal snug area to the front of the home. To the right as you step in the front door, is a recently adapted and useful utility area with worktop space, storage cupboards, an area for coats and shoes etc, as well as room for a tumble dryer. Double doors also flow from here into the kitchen, which is where this home really comes to life! The large open plan area at the back of the property truly is the hub of the home. The kitchen itself is spacious and is equipped with an abundance of wall and base units for storage, in addition to a tall larder cupboard. A door leads to the side of the home for convenient access from the driveway. Integrated appliances in this stylish, modern kitchen include a dishwasher, washing machine, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink/drainer, eye level double electric oven and a four ring gas hob with fitted extractor canopy over. The open nature of the back of this home makes for a very sociable space, with ample room for a dining table and chairs, arranged in front of double doors that head out to the rear garden. With a southerly facing aspect, this is not only a sociable and practical part of any home, it is also filled with heaps of natural light. Finally completing the large room which spans to almost 30ft in length, is the family area which is currently utilised as a children's play area, but a versatile space that could be adapted for use as an extension to the dining area, living area or even an open office.

Rising to the first floor, you will be immediately impressed by the spacious landing area and large, attractive window illuminating the space and creating a feature not often found in properties of this style on a large modern development. There are four very well proportioned bedrooms, all at least a double in size. Firstly, bedroom two is to the left and the front of the home, while the principal suite is at the same side of the house to the rear elevation. This is also served by a stylish en-suite facility consisting of a WC, wash hand basin and a large enclosed shower cubicle with tiled surround. Bedroom four is currently used as a study, an ideal private space for those that work from home and bedroom three is to the front aspect, another kids or guest bedroom. The accommodation is completed by the family bathroom upstairs which comprises a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath shower over.

Outside & Parking

A big bonus of this property's specific location on the development, is the neatly tucked away side street that it sits on, allowing for an abundance of unrestricted off road parking that is often so hard to come by with a property of this style. There is room for up to 5/6 cars, in addition to the detached single garage at the side of the home. Secure gated access is provided to the rear garden from the side between the house and the garage, and opens onto a newly landscaped patio which also adjoins the back of the property itself. This creates a sociable outside area, facing directly south which is perfect for those warm days in the summer. A useful shed is positioned at the back of the garden for storage, and for easy maintenance, the remainder of the garden has also been laid with a raised section of artificial grass which is manageable all the year round, and easy for young families in particular. Yet another great feature of this property are the solar panels on the south elevation of the roof, that make this a very energy and cost efficient home.

Location

This more recently added extension of Roundswell is now an established and convenient location, particularly among families with its' links to popular schools, various safe play areas, frequent public transport, all making for a desirable residential district, positioned to the south west of the edge of Barnstaple. Useful amenities, popular eateries and activity centres are also in nearby walking distance, along with a bus stop within a short distance of the property, with a regular service (every 15 minutes) to the train station, Barnstaple town centre and in the opposite direction, to Bideford via Fremington and Instow. In addition within this desirable residential district of Roundswell, there is a well regarded and newly built primary school just a couple of minutes walk down the road, three well known supermarkets and North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, is just a 20 minutes walk away. Popular public houses such as The Cedars Inn with attractive gardens is in walking distance and Barnstaple's town centre is accessible by foot in around 40 minutes, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. The golden sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around a 30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border is reached within about a 40 minute drive along the A39.

Owner's Comments

"When we bought this property we wanted something we could move straight into and make our own quickly as we were starting our family, and this nearly new build was an easy decision for us! Having the primary school a short walk down the road and the quiet estate with play parks made it perfect for us as a young family. We love the fact that it is down a little side street with plenty of parking for when family comes to stay, along with a gated garden for the kids to play in. It really has been the perfect house for us with many happy memories made."

Useful Information

• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band E
• EPC Rating - B/85 / Potential - A/92
• Nearest Primary School - Roundswell Primary Academy (2 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community School (approx. 3 miles)
• Seller's position - No onward chain