Mill Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

IDEAL VILLAGE LOCATION! A beautifully situated family home in the heart of this popular village, yet in a tucked away position with delightful stream bordered gardens.

Location - The property is situated in a highly sought after position, within walking distance of the village amenities at Fremington, yet is in a lovely quiet, tucked away location. The village of Fremington offers an excellent range of amenities for its size including a church, primary school, Post Office, local supermarket, health centre, hairdresser, pubs, a Chinese restaurant and access to Fremington Quay and the Tarka Trail.

North Devon’s coastline was selected in April 2022 as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world, and the property benefits from easy access to the spectacular coastline. Instow is just 2.5 miles away with its lovely sandy beach and sand dunes, along with a popular range of eateries, pubs and a delicatessen and café, whilst Westward Ho! is a little further, with its three mile long safe and sandy beach, which adjoins the Northam Burrows country park and The Royal North Devon Golf Course.

The regional centre of Barnstaple is located around 3 miles away and offers all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. There is also a range of state primary and secondary schooling nearby at Barnstaple and Bideford, with the renowned West Buckland School a little further afield.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is at Barnstaple, which connect to Exeter, where there are regular mainline rail services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is around an hour’s drive away, which connects to London and beyond.

Mileages

Fremington – Within walking distance
Instow – 2.5 miles
Barnstaple – 3 miles

The Property - This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented detached family home in the heart of the popular village of Fremington, which enjoys a quiet and tucked away location. The property boasts well-presented, spacious accommodation with three reception rooms, four bedrooms (one en-suite) and two bath/shower rooms. Of particular note is the fabulous family orientated kitchen/breakfast room, which has been refurbished by the current vendors.

The gardens are a fabulous feature of the property, which are mainly laid to the front, and enjoy a sunny, south facing aspect and are bordered by a stream. There is also ample off-road parking, which is accessed via a gated driveway and a garage.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Front door leads to:

Entrance Porch - Glazed door leads to:

Reception Hall - Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Window overlooking the garden.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC with concealed cistern and vanity wash hand basin. Window to the rear elevation. Under stairs storage cupboard.

From the reception hall, double doors give access to the:

Sitting Room - A triple aspect room overlooking the gardens. Double doors give access onto the garden. Wood burning stove on a slate hearth with wooden beam over.

Dining Room/Bedroom 5 - Window to the rear elevation. Dado rail.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - Comprising an excellent range of matching wall and base units with stainless steel sink set into slate work surfaces. Range style cooker with extractor over. Space for American style fridge freezer.

Utility Area - Door giving access to the garden. Further range of base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer below. Wall mounted gas fired boiler.

Study - Window to the rear elevation. Range of built-in storage cupboards. Door allowing access to:

Garage - Roller door. Power and light connected. Window to the side elevation. It is thought that this offers potential for conversion, subject to any necessary planning permissions.

First Floor Landing - Window to the rear elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the front elevation.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle. Obscure window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, panelled bath, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Obscure window to the rear elevation. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside - The property is approached through a five bar gate and over a driveway, which leads to the attached garage and where there is ample off-road parking for several vehicles. The gardens surround the property and are level, with lawned sections with mature flowerbeds and borders, housing a variety of flowering plants, trees and shrubs. The garden to the front enjoys a sunny south facing aspect, and is bordered by a pretty meandering stream. To the side of the property, a lawned garden extends and the patio area benefits from a brick built summerhouse with power, this also has the potential for a samll home office. To the rear there is a further enclosed patio area.

Property Information

Services - All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.
Council Tax Band - D
Local Authority - North Devon District Council – .

EPC Rating: C

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments and furniture etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed on the B3233 signposted towards Instow. Continue, passing through the village of Bickington until reaching Fremington. Upon entering the village of Fremington, take the left hand turning after the pub (The New Inn) into Old School Lane. Proceed along this road for a short distance, taking the right hand turning into Mill Road, where the property will be found on the right hand side, with name plate clearly displayed.