4 bed detached house for sale

Fallow Fields, Newport, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32

Accommodation

Entering in through the front door, the hallway presents the majority of downstairs accommodation including a cloakroom to the right with a wash basin, WC and space to hang coats. Stairs rise to the first floor, the kitchen is straight ahead and there is a separate sitting room to the front. This cosy, yet spacious room features a bay window to the front and a gas fireplace provides a focal point to the space. At the rear of the ground floor, the kitchen flows through and opens into a wonderful modern space, filled with light and creating a really sociable family & entertainment room. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, while a small sofa also sits in front of two sets of double doors leading out to an adjoining patio in the rear garden. This excellent area is what really sets no.27 apart from other similar homes on the development, while the kitchen has also been modernised, now including a range of wall and base cupboards and drawers, worktop space aplenty, a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink/drainer underneath a window to the side. The kitchen also features a built in dishwasher, electric oven with gas hob and extractor canopy over, while there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. Completing downstairs is a utility room which was converted from the garage, now a useful addition to the home which has an abundance of built in storage along with space for a free-standing fridge/freezer.

Rising upstairs, the landing gives access to each bedroom as well as the family bathroom, which comprises a WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with partly tiled surround. Bedroom one, to the front is a generous double room with a stylish en-suite facility which comprises a WC, wash hand basin and enclosed shower cubicle. There are three further bedrooms to the rear aspect, all with elevated views beyond the garden and over part of the town. Two of the three bedrooms are comfortable doubles, one of which featuring a dressing area which could easily be turned into a second en-suite shower room, while there is a fourth, large single room too. From the landing, a window brings in light and there's a useful cupboard for storage.

Outside & parking

The front of the home offers a double length tarmac driveway in front of the original garage. Since the aforementioned conversion, this is now a handy storage area, perfect for bikes a other outdoor gear. An array of greenery and mature shrubs offer privacy to the internal space of the property, while a short path leads up to the front door. At the side on the left, a pedestrian gate accesses the rear garden via a footpath.

Adjoining the back of the home itself is a patio providing a nice seating area leading off from two sets of double doors from the family room. A cleverly tucked away area at the side hides the bins, while colourful raised beds adds decoration and interest to the outside space which has been carefully modified during the owners' 20 year tenure at the home. Having transformed this space from the original 'blank canvas' when bought from new, this now mature gardens features a shingled pathway down towards the bottom of the garden where there is a useful storage shed and small fish pond. The middle contains a neat section of lawn, while the garden is enclosed safely with fencing at each side - perfect for children and pets. The bottom corner hosts another charming sandstone patio which captures the sun during the middle of the day, while it heads round to the back of the house due to the westerly facing aspect.

Location

Fallow Fields is a cul-de-sac located within Newport, which is often regarded as one of the town's most favourable districts. In particular, this modern development is highly desirable, attracting many families. The home is excellently positioned for schools, public transport, the town centre which is accessed in around a 20 minute walk, as well as the locally renowned Rock Park and general amenities. Various takeaways and public houses are situated along Newport Road, which is within a short walk, as well as a barber shop and corner shop. Rock Park is less than 10 minute walk, with play areas and endless dog walks from there, in addition to easy access onto the Tarka Trail. Barnstaple itself is the regional centre of North Devon, and boasts numerous high street shops including Green Lanes Shopping Centre, various supermarkets, department stores, cinema, live theatre, numerous eateries and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Whiddon Valley is particularly well located for the A361 network and beyond, taking you to the M5 and also Tiverton Parkway train station in around 45 minutes, where there is fast services to London Paddington. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border within about a 45 minute drive.

Useful information

• Age - 2002
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band D
• EPC rating - Current C/72 - potential B/83
• Nearest Primary School - Newport Community School (approx. 10 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community School (approx. 20 minute walk)
• Seller's position - Established onward chain