Fremington , Barnstaple

An opportunity to acquire a 4 bedroom detached house and barn in large gardens of around 1.22 acres. If required, planning permission has been granted for a further dwelling to be built on the plot, in addition to the main retained dwelling
On entering the property through the porch there is a hallway with an under stairs cupboard. On the ground floor are three separate reception rooms; a living room with fitted bookshelves, a dining room, and a sitting room with an open fireplace and doors that lead out onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a stainless steel sink unit, a range of cupboards and worktops, with space for appliances. There is also a utility room with a stainless steel sink unit with cupboards which is where the Myson gas fired boiler is found.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, each fitted with built in furniture and central heating radiators. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite of panel bath with Mira shower over, a wash hand basin and a heated towel rail. There is a separate WC also with a wash hand basin.

Surrounding the property are very large and level mature gardens, with a great expanse of lawn and several trees. To the rear of the property is a concrete hardstanding and a detached garage/barn with two up and over doors and a hay loft above. (It should be noted that at present there is a roost of protected bats in the barn building).

EPC Rating: E
Freehold Property
North Devon Council Tax Band F

Flooding- this is deemed to be No Risk for Rivers and Seas, Very Low for Surface water
Internet- We understand that standard and superfast broadband can be found in this locality providing a download speed up to 80Mbps
Mobile Phone Signal- Several networks are currently displayed as available at the property


THE SITE

The full planning permission detail can be found on The North Devon Council planning portal under reference 72100.
The planning is for a 4 bedroom detached house with associated garaging. The property will share an entrance with the existing house, but still stand in a large garden with several mature trees.

The sellers have already made a payment to NDC under section 111 of The Local Government Act 1972, towards the mitigation of recreational impacts on the Braunton Burrows Special Area of Conservation.

THE SITUATION

Fremington Vicarage is located near the heart of the village, there is a primary school close by as well as 2 pubs, shops and the playing fields. The village itself is 3 miles west of Barnstaple on the banks of the River Taw, with the famous Tarka Train Cycling route alongside. Barnstaple is a busy town with all the usual shopping amenities and the river is within walking distance, plus the beautiful North Devon coastline with several excellent surfing beaches are within easy reach.

DIRECTIONS

From Exeter take the M5 North until junction 27 for Barnstaple/Tiverton/Wellington. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A361 and continue along this road for approximately 35 miles. Once you have gone past Barnstaple take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A39, then at the next roundabout take the fourth exit onto the A3125. After half a mile take the first exit onto Bickington Road, follow on for about a mile and half and the property will be on the right.

VIEWINGS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

AGENT'S NOTETo conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. We use the services of a third party, Thirdfort, an FCA registered company, who will contact you directly to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £20 including VAT for this, (per person), payable direct to Robert Williams Estate Agents. Details will be provided upon request. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until all the required mandatory checks are complete.