Monkleigh, Bideford, EX39

Extremely appealing 4 bed character property offering light, airy and versatile living accommodation being complimented by charming features and a south facing garden. Occupying a pleasant location within this popular village. Viewing highly recommended.

This will be found to be a beautiful period property, with origins believed to be dating back to 1875, with a wonderful homely feel which is gained by the crisp clean decoration and fine south aspect from which all the main rooms enjoy.

Monkleigh is a small village situated between the Port and Market town of Bideford (4 miles) and Great Torrington (3 miles) with its own highly regarded and sought after primary school, Church and popular village Tavern. The larger nearby towns provide a range of shops, amenities and secondary educational facilities whilst the seaside village of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach, miles of Cliffside walks and adjoining Champion Golf Course lies just 7 miles to the north. Other places of interest within the locality include Yachting and Sailing upon the river Torridge with a Marina at Instow and the Tarka Trail popular as a cycling and walking route which has an access point within a mile or so.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating, boiler replaced November 2023. Windows have all been replaced with upvc double glazed units with the exception of the window in the ground floor shower room.

COUNCIL TAX: Band E.

TENURE: Freehold.

AGENTS NOTE: To the most part this is a detached property but there is part, to the rear, which is adjoined to a building belonging to the school.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford proceed south towards Torrington on the A386 turning right after approx. 2 miles at Landcross as signposted to Holsworthy on the A388. Continue through the village of Saltrens and upon reaching Monkleigh within the village centre on the sharp right hand bend turn left. Follow this route to the left and after a short distance turn right and the property will be found on your left-hand side.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

GROUND FLOOR

Upvc double glazed entrance door to:-

ENTRANCE CONSERVATORY PORCH: 10'9" (3.3m) x 4'9" (1.45m) Upvc double glazed windows set on a brick/block plinth wall with upvc double glazed roof. Tiled floor. Upvc double glazed sliding patio door gives access to:-

RECEPTION ENTRANCE ROOM: 12'6" (3.81m) x 12'6" (3.81m) Feature fireplace with slated hearth and wood burner. Picture rails. Upvc double glazed slit window. Understairs storage cupboard. Floor board effect laminate flooring.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: A fabulous 'L' shaped communal room with triple aspect upvc double glazed windows.

Kitchen Area: 9'2" (2.81m) x 9'2" (2.81m) 'U' Shaped marble effect working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards, drawers, storage baskets, bottle storage rack and space for 2 appliances (plumbing for dishwasher) under. Electric 'slot in' induction cooker with extractor hood over. Double wall cabinet. Telephone point. Window overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Tiled floor.

Dining Area: 15'9" (4.81m) x 9'5" (2.88m) Windows looking directly over the main front garden with a side window that enjoys a wonderful distant rural aspect. Fitted cupboards with central 'pull out' metal shelved storage unit. Built-in cupboard which houses the oil fired boiler. Central heating radiator. Tiled floor.

SIDE ENTRANCE/UTILITY ROOM: Space for 2 appliances (plumbing for washing machine) together with room for a fridge/freezer. Cloak hanging rail. Tiled floor. Upvc double glazed door to outside and further door to:-

SHOWER ROOM: Obscured upvc double glazed window with additional double glazed side window (wooden framed). Low level wc. Wash hand basin incorporating storage cupboard under. Large shower tray with glazed splashback screen and dual head shower unit. Extractor fan. Ladder style central heating radiator. Tiled floor.

From the reception entrance room

INNER HALL AREA: Upvc double glazed window. Staircase to first floor. Floorboard effect laminate flooring.

STUDY/MUSIC ROOM: 12'2" (3.73m) x 8'4" (2.56m) Chimney breast with recessed shelved storage cupboard to one side. Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the main garden. Central heating radiator. Floorboard effect laminate flooring. Double doors give access to:-

LIVING ROOM: 17'9" (5.43m) x 12'10" (3.92m) Open fireplace with slated surround and hearth. Upvc double glazed windows with double patio doors opening out to the main front garden. Picture rails/display shelf. Central heating radiator. Floorboard effect laminate flooring.

From the reception entrance room

PLAY ROOM/OFFICE: 13'7" (4.16m) x 11'11" (3.64m) A fabulous multi-purpose room. Upvc double glazed windows and door giving access out to a secluded courtyard. Laminate flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

SPLIT LANDING: Upvc double glazed window. Inspection hatch to loft space. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 13'4" (4.08m) x 12'9" (3.91m) plus door entrance with recessed wardrobe area. Dual aspect upvc double glazed windows with the rear window having privacy film covering. Fitted mirror fronted triple double wardrobes. Access hatch to loft space. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 9'5" (2.89m) x 8'4" (2.56m) increasing to 10'9" (3.29m) Upvc double glazed window overlooking the main front garden. Access hatch to loft space. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 3: 9'4" (2.85m) x 11'11" (3.64m) plus recess. 2 Upvc double glazed windows with aspect over the main front garden. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 4: 9'8" (2.97m) x 8'10" (2.71m) Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the main front garden. Built-in shelved storage cupboard. Built-in airing cupboard with modern hot water cylinder (should solar panels be installed we believe the tank is already equipped for this). Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: 8'1" (2.48m) x 6'5" (1.97m) 2 Upvc double glazed windows, one being obscured and the other fitted with shutters. Panelled bath with shower over having tiled splashback and glazed shower screen. Wash hand basin incorporating storage cupboard under. Low level wc. Wall mounted mirror fronted storage cupboard. Chrome ladder style central heating radiator. Extractor. Floor covering as laid.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from the front through either double vehicular gates or a pedestrian gate to a hardstanding driveway which in turn gives access to:-

ADJOINING LEAN-TO GARAGE: 19'5" (5.92m) x 10' (3.06m) Generous roof height on one side that has allowed for a mezzanine storage level to be created. Power and light connected.

Immediately to the front of the property is a generous lawned garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy and a fine southerly aspect with natural hedge borders, Lilac shrubs and Appletree. There is a hardstanding area which is ideal as a patio/seating area. Cold water tap. A gated side pathway leads to a useful (especially if you have children that go to the school) rear pedestrian gate and rear bin/recycle area which also includes the oil storage tank. A further gate then accesses a most attractive and secluded rear courtyard style garden area with plant and shrub beds.