Situation St Helier occupies a pleasant position on the edge of the sought-after village of Bishop's Nympton, surrounded by attractive North Devon countryside. The village offers a range of amenities including a post office and store, primary school, church, community-run bar and village hall, whilst the nearby market town of South Molton, approximately three miles away, provides a wider range of shopping, schooling and everyday facilities. The A361 North Devon Link Road is readily accessible, providing convenient connections to Barnstaple, Tiverton Parkway and the M5. The surrounding area also offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits, with Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coastline within easy reach.
Description St Helier is an attractive and substantial detached family home which has been extended by the current owner and occupies a pleasant position on the edge of the sought-after village of Bishop's Nympton. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, generous gardens, ample parking and a detached garage, and provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking a well-proportioned home in a village setting with attractive countryside nearby.
Accommodation Two steps lead up to the front door, which opens into an entrance hall with a useful, deep storage cupboard. To the right, the sitting room is particularly spacious and enjoys a double aspect, with a wood-burning stove set on a slate hearth. A wide opening connects this room to a further reception room, offering flexibility for use as a dining room, additional sitting area or play room with glazed double doors opening onto paved terrace.
Returning to the entrance hall, the kitchen/dining room is to the left and is a generous double-aspect room with tiled floor, a range of wood-fronted units, granite-effect work surfaces and a matching central island. There is an electric double oven and hob with hood over, stainless-steel 1½ bowl sink and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Leading off the kitchen is a separate utility room, providing further work surfaces, a stainless-steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, additional storage cupboards, the oil-fired boiler and space for a further upright fridge/freezer. A back door leads out from this room and there is also a shower room fitted with a large shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to a spacious galleried landing, with an airing cupboard providing useful storage. The principal bedroom is a good-sized double with a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom, fitted with a freestanding bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, vanity wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom two is another light and spacious double, enjoying a dual aspect and its own walk-in wardrobe. There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted double wardrobes, and a family bathroom fitted with a modern suite.
Outside Outside, the property occupies a generous plot approaching a quarter of an acre, with gardens extending around the house. To the front, a spacious driveway and turning area provides ample parking for multiple vehicles, together with a detached single garage with power and light. The main gardens are enclosed and include a paved terrace adjoining the house, planted borders and a large area of lawn, with established trees and shrubs providing an attractive setting. At the higher end of the main lawn there are three raised vegetable beds and an 8' x 6' greenhouse.
Services and further information Mains water and electricity, private drainage system (newly installed mini-treatment plant). Oil-fired central heating via radiators.
Mobile - Good service from all major providers (Ofcom).
Broadband - Ultrafast available (Ofcom).
Construction - Standard
A neighbouring property has a right of way to access their garage to the left of the driveway.
Viewing Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.
Directions From South Molton take the B3227 eastwards out of the town to Bish Mill, whereupon take the right turn opposite The Mill Inn signed to Bishops Nympton. Follow this road to the top of the hill and at Silcombe Cross take the right turn signposted to Bishops Nympton. Follow the road into the village and the property will be clearly found as one of the first properties on the left.
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