Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A detached three bedroomed bungalow with a former Shippon, yard and pasture paddock, in all extending to about 1.97 acres with panoramic views over Exmoor National Park. The property now requires updating. No onward chain.


Brimble View will undoubtedly appeal to buyers looking to reside in the glorious North Devon countryside boasting superb panoramic views over Exmoor National Park, with a former Shippon barn, yard and a gently slopping pasture paddock, in all extending to about 1.97 acres.
The bungalow now requires updating with scope to improve. Constructed in 1992 and believed to have been built on the site of the old gospel hall, the bungalow has well proportioned accommodation. The accommodation is accessed via an entrance porch that leads through to the central hallway. The hallway is generous in size with the west wing leading to the bedrooms and the east wing leading to the living accommodation. The living room is a fantastic feature of the property absorbing the far reaching views across Exmoor with patio doors opening onto the garden. There is a multi fuel burner making a central feature of the room with a stone surround. From the living room leads through to the kitchen breakfast room which also benefits from the superb views and overlooks the gardens. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and base units providing plenty of storage. There is a central breakfast bar and access to the utility room and garden room. The utility room has shelving, space & plumbing for a washing machine as well as a stainless steel sink with storage under. The garden room is a great addition to the rear of the property, part block and timber construction with a polycarbonate roof and gives access to the rear garden. To the west wing of the bungalow is a family bathroom with a corner bath, close coupled WC, and wash hand basin. There are three double bedrooms with the master bedroom enjoying the far reaching views. Completing the accommodation is an additional shower room with a shower cubicle, close coupled WC, and vanity unit. From the hallway there is also an internal door accessing the double garage.

The property enjoys a delightful and yet readily accessible position situated on the South Eastern side of the village of Parracombe. The favoured Exmoor village of Parracombe affords a thriving local community providing a primary school, Parracombe community shop & a post office in the Fox & Goose on a Tuesday, public house and parish church. Despite its peaceful and secluded rural position Parracombe still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with the larger towns of Barnstaple and South Molton providing an extensive range of every day shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. From both of these towns the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London, Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline with its popular resorts of Lynton, Lynmouth, Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. The property is surrounded by picturesque Exmoor countryside which provides unsurpassed riding and is renowned for its recreational and sporting opportunities, boasting some of the finest hunting, fishing and shooting in the country.

The property is set back nestled within its own grounds with a driveway to the front providing parking for multiple cars. There are also lawns with mature flower beds to the front. Bordered by hedging to one side and post and rail fencing to the far side. There is access to the rear from both sides. To the rear of the property is a courtyard area leading through to the main garden area to the side. This area is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and a concrete seating area. The gardens enjoy superb views over Exmoor.