4 bed detached house for sale

Lynhurst Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31

To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585

Accommodation
The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and hard-wearing flooring flowing throughout the hall. Immediately to the right is a large family bathroom, comprising a WC, wash basin with vanity storage and panelled bath with shower over, complemented by partly tiled walls and a substantial airing cupboard. To the left of the hallway is the true hub of this family home – a completely renovated and beautifully appointed kitchen/dining room. Recently finished in a contemporary style, this impressive social space features an extensive range of wall and base storage cupboards and drawers, together with a central island incorporating a breakfast bar. A comprehensive selection of integrated appliances includes an eye-level electric double oven, induction hob with extractor canopy over, dishwasher, full-height fridge and separate full-height freezer, while a composite one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer sits beneath a window to the front aspect. There is ample room for a large dining table and chairs, with double doors opening directly onto the patio and garden beyond. A further internal door provides convenient access into one of the garages.

Positioned at the rear of the home is a fantastic sitting room, enjoying an abundance of natural light from its double aspect, including a charming bay window to the side and a large rear window framing views across the garden towards the river and estuary beyond the Tarka Trail. Beautifully modernised, this is a generous and comfortable reception room with excellent space for entertaining family and friends. A separate snug provides another inviting reception area, again benefitting from a large window overlooking the garden and taking full advantage of the wonderful outlook. From here, the accommodation flows into a particularly versatile area currently arranged as a combined utility room and home office. With space and plumbing for a washing machine and room for a tumble dryer, this section of the property offers considerable potential and could potentially be reconfigured to provide additional bedroom or annexe-style accommodation, or incorporated within a larger extension, subject to any necessary consents. A useful WC with wash basin is also provided, while a side porch creates an additional entrance into the home. A particularly valuable modern improvement is underfloor heating throughout the entire ground floor, complemented by a brand new air source heat pump positioned to the side of the property. In addition, virtually the whole house has been recently re-wired and re-plumbed, sparing a huge expense for a future potential buyer.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to four generous bedrooms, a useful storage cupboard and a family shower room, comprising a WC, wash basin and enclosed shower cubicle. Bedroom four enjoys a side aspect, while bedroom three overlooks the front. Bedroom two is positioned at the rear and benefits from delightful elevated views across the garden towards the surrounding countryside, river and estuary. Completing the accommodation is an enormous principal bedroom, featuring two windows to the front aspect together with extensive built-in wardrobes and storage. Altogether, the property offers an exceptionally complete and adaptable arrangement for family life, with generous existing accommodation alongside exciting potential to evolve further as requirements change.

Outside & parking
Lane End House occupies an exceptional plot extending to approximately 0.41 of an acre, with its beautifully established gardens, tremendous privacy and open outlook combining to create one of the home’s most distinctive features. To the front is an extensive hardstanding driveway providing comfortable parking for approximately six vehicles. Attractive brick walling borders raised planted beds, adding colour and interest to the approach, while the driveway leads to two individual single garages, each accessed via traditional up-and-over doors. One garage is slightly larger and benefits from direct internal access from the kitchen, while the second is accessed independently. A pathway leads around the side of the home into the rear garden, passing a useful and discreetly positioned composting area. Immediately adjoining the rear of the property is a broad hardstanding area extending across much of its width and connecting with a sunny patio accessed directly through the kitchen/dining room. This provides a superb setting for al fresco dining, summer entertaining or simply relaxing in the sunshine. A pathway winds through beautifully planted borders towards the rear access of the second garage, with an impressive collection of established shrubs and smaller mature trees creating an attractive and secluded setting. A gate also provides access towards the adjoining fields, placing wonderful countryside and dog walks literally on your doorstep.

Continuing further into the garden, the plot opens into a substantial expanse of lawn – an outstanding private space for children and pets to play, completely secluded and remarkably unoverlooked. Mature trees, shrubs and plants have been carefully cultivated over many years, providing an abundance of seasonal colour and giving the garden a wonderfully established character. Several further hardstanding and patio areas are positioned throughout the grounds, creating secluded places to sit with a morning coffee or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening while taking in the peaceful surroundings. For keen gardeners in particular, the gardens offer an extraordinary space which has clearly been crafted and cared for over many years. A useful garden shed is positioned towards the far corner, providing storage for tools and equipment, while pathways meander through the grounds and reconnect with the upper garden. A further benefit is the addition of solar panels which contribute greatly to the ongoing energy bills, with battery storage for the energy situated in the garage. Despite being within around a 20-minute walk of the town centre, the combination of approximately 0.41of an acre, complete privacy, adjoining countryside and beautiful views towards the River Taw and estuary creates a wonderfully serene setting that feels remarkably removed from town life. Combined with the existing accommodation and considerable potential for further extension or adaptation, this is an exceptionally rare proposition for a buyer seeking a substantial long-term family home.

Location
Lynhurst Avenue is positioned within a two minute walk of the renowned Anchor Woods and Tarka Trail, which is popular among cyclists, runners as well as walkers and those with four legged friends. A useful 'Morrisons' corner shop is a 5 minute walk away too, alongside the award winning Pelican fish & chip takeaway & restaurant. A bus stop is within a few hundred yards of the property, with a regular service (every 15 minutes) to the train station and Barnstaple town centre and in the opposite direction, to Bideford via Fremington and Instow. In addition within this desirable residential district of Sticklepath, there is a well regarded primary school, Chinese takeaway, petrol station, North Devon's college for further education, Petroc, and two public houses - The Wrey Arms and The Cedars Inn. Barnstaple town centre is accessible by foot in around 15-20 minutes, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border is reached within about a 40 minute drive along the A39.

Useful information

• Age - 1970
• Tenure - Freehold
• Heating - Air source
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - UPVC double glazed throughout
• Council Tax - Tax band E
• EPC Rating - Current - E/53 / Potential - C/74
• Nearest Primary School - Sticklepath Community School (5 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community School / Pilton Community College (both around 2.5 miles/10 minute drive)
• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase

Viewings
If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24hrs notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling.

Agent's note
These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative.

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To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585