Situation 9, St Michaels View is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac towards the edge of the very popular and desirable village of Shebbear. The village is community-spirited and offers an excellent range of the essential amenities that are the heartbeat of this thriving village, including: a very popular pub that offers accommodation, village shop, primary school, a well established pre-school in the same grounds as the primary school, the private school of 'Shebbear College', places of worship, village hall and mobile Post Office. The village also benefits from a reputable family run garage that provides servicing, repairs and MOT centre. A regular bus service, currently runs twice daily to towns including; Barnstaple, Bideford and Holsworthy.
The nearby port and market town of Bideford is located on the banks of the River Torridge and offers a welcoming community and a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities, all within walking distance, including independent and artisan shops, banks, pubs, restaurants, cafés, public and private schooling, the popular Pannier Market, five supermarkets and a retail complex. The Tarka Trail affords superb walking and cycling through beautiful scenery and the picturesque and the breath-taking North Deron coastline is never far away. The A39/North Devon Link Road provides swift access in and out of the area, connecting to the regional centre of Barnstaple, the M5 motorway, and Tiverton Parkway railway station, with regular services to London Paddington in approximately 1 hour 57 minutes.
Description 9 St. Michaels View is a large, detached house offering contemporary, spacious, and versatile family accommodation. The house has been thoughtfully improved and modernised throughout and is presented in excellent decorative order. Two generous reception rooms are complemented by four well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom has a separate dressing room with an en-suite. Outside, there is driveway parking for several vehicles in addition to the garage. To the rear are large, attractive, well-tended, and usable family gardens with fine views over the open countryside.
Accommodation The part-glazed front door opens into the ENTRANCE HALL, with space for seating, shoes, and coats. A door leads to the CLOAKROOM, fitted with a WC and wash basin, while another door leads through to the MAIN HALLWAY, which features the staircase to the first floor with storge beneath and a useful storage room, currently used as a home office. The spacious LIVING ROOM benefits from a dual aspect and offers ample space for both seating and dining. The sitting area is centred around an inset multi-fuel stove, while the dining area provides room for a large table. Double doors open directly onto the generous dining terrace and rear gardens. The KITCHEN is fitted with an extensive range of contemporary dark blue base and wall units, complemented by contrasting light quartz worktops. A feature peninsula island with breakfast bar provides additional workspace and informal seating. Appliances include a 1½ ceramic sink/drainer, space for a freestanding gas cooker with extractor hood over, plumbing for white goods, and space for a tall fridge-freezer. The DINING ROOM currently accommodates a dining table and sofa, with a glazed door leading out to the dining terrace and gardens. A further door opens to the UTILITY ROOM, which is fitted with a worktop, provides space and plumbing for white goods, has a part-glazed door to the outside, and offers internal access to the integral GARAGE, which benefits from power and lighting.
The staircase leads up to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The MASTER SUITE comprises a generous bedroom (15'4" x 9'3") with dormer window, a dressing room fitted with bespoke open wardrobes/shelving, and en-suite shower room, A hatch allows access to a loft space above, with power light & Velux window. BEDROOM 2 is a spacious double room with a fitted double wardrobe. BEDROOM 3 is a further double bedroom. BEDROOM 4 is a good sized single bedroom with fitted shelving over the stair bulkhead. The FAMILY BATHROOM is fitted with a white suite comprising a corner bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin set within a vanity unit, WC, and airing cupboard with double doors and fitted shelving, also housing the hot water cylinder.
Outside At the front of the house, in addition to the integral garage, the large driveway provides parking for several vehicles. There is an area of lawn to one side and a gravelled area to the other, providing additional parking if required. The rear garden can be accessed from either side of the house.
The pretty and well-tended rear garden offers peace, privacy, and fine views. Level and highly usable, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a productive kitchen garden to the southern side featuring raised beds, two useful garden sheds, and a greenhouse. At the foot of the garden is a tall, mature planted border with a gravelled seating area, creating an attractive spot in which to relax. Immediately to the rear of the house, a large paved terrace extends across the full width of the property, providing the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. Complete with an attractive balustrade and secure storage for garden equipment, it also benefits from doors leading directly into both the kitchen and the living room.
Services & Additional Information Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are all connected. Oil fired central heating.
Broadband: 'Standard' and 'Superfast' is available (Ofcom) Please check with chosen provider
Mobile phone coverage from the major providers: EE - Variable / o2 - Good / Three - Variable / Vodaphone - Good (Ofcom). Please check with chosen provider.
Viewings Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please, through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01237 425 030 or
[email protected]Directions If approaching from Bideford Quay, with the River Torridge on the left, proceed in a southerly direction on A386 for approx. 2 miles, then turn right on A388, signed 'Monkleigh/Holsworthy'. After approx. 6.6 miles, at the junction, continue straight ahead signed 'Shebbear/ Black Torrington' and follow this road for approx. 4.1 miles. Turn right signed 'Shebbear' and continue for 0.6 miles, before turning left onto Barn Close, and right again onto St Michaels View. The property will be found on your right.
Postcode: EX21 5RS (Not to be relied upon)
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