Venn Road, Barnstaple, EX32

Introducing a delightful four-bedroom detached house with the added allure of a self-contained one-bedroom annexe and a truly wonderful fully enclosed garden. Nestled in a semi-rural and secluded yet highly convenient location on the outskirts of town, this property exudes charm and character throughout. Situated on a generous plot in a sought-after area, this home offers spacious and desirable living spaces across two storeys. Throughout the property, you'll find an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Upon entering through the welcoming porch, you'll be greeted by a delightful country-style kitchen/breakfast room that has a range of wall and base units fitted with working surfaces over and space for a range of appliances like a fridge/freezer and range cooker. The spacious hall features a captivating galleried landing with a stained glass window upstairs and from the hall is the sitting room, a fantastic room, boasting a bay window and a functional wood burner. Adjacent to the sitting room is a dining room, adorned with a feature fireplace and another working wood burner, offering access to the rear raised patio. Completing the ground floor is a four-piece family bathroom and there is a door that gives access to the self-contained one-bedroom annexe as well as the garage and utility/workshop, which can be accessed from the hallway or rear porch. The annexe is currently being let out through Air BnB and comprises a reception room with a kitchenette and a separate bedroom with a shower cubicle and WC.

Ascending to the first floor, you'll discover four well-proportioned bedrooms all being of a double size and a modern shower room. The bedrooms at the rear of the house provide picturesque views of the garden and the surrounding countryside beyond. There is a pull down ladder giving access to the vast loft space which could be converted further allowing more accommodation subject the neccesary planning consents.

Venn Road is situated to the South East of Newport which is within walking distance and offers an excellent range of amenities which caters well for everyday needs including local convenience store, Newport Primary School, Park School, nursery, medical centre, dentist and a public house. Barnstaple, the ancient borough and administrative centre for North Devon is a 1 1/2 mile walk through a riverside park to the town centre. The town offers an excellent range of both business and leisure facilities including the Green Lanes Shopping Centre, out of town superstores, live theatre, leisure centre, Tarka tennis centre, and from the town there is a sprinter train service running through to the cathedral city of Exeter and immediate access onto the A361/North Devon Link Road which connects the area through to junction 27 of the M5 motorway to the east side of Tiverton where there is also the Parkway railway station where journey times to London/Paddington are approximately 2 hours in distance. To the west of Barnstaple about 5 miles is the coastal village of Instow with its beach and sailing whilst on the northern side of the River Taw estuary, beaches on the dramatic North Devon coastline at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe with their associated facilities and 2 championship golf courses.Services - Mains electric, water. Gas central heating, shared water treatment plantCouncil Tax - Band DEPC rating - E

Entrance Porch

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Living Room

Dining Room

Inner Hall

Utility/Workshop

Garage

Annexe Living Area

Annexe Bedroom

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

At Hardwick House, every aspect of outdoor living has been thoughtfully curated and at the front of the property, you'll find ample off-road parking for at least three cars, leading to the garage and the workshop/utility behind. Steps lead down to a small raised flower border, guiding you to the front door. For convenient access around the property, there is a side access gate that leads to both the side and rear. The side elevation features a wooden door granting entry to the cellar, perfect for the storage of garden tools and furniture. Moving to the rear of the house, you'll be greeted by the delightful south-facing walled garden. This private garden overlooks picturesque rolling fields and countryside. Bathed in sunlight, the garden boasts a stunning patio area, extending from the house, that serves as a suntrap, providing an ideal setting for alfresco entertaining and BBQs. The majority of the garden is adorned with a lush green lawn, complemented by a variety of shrubs and trees. There's ample room for a vegetable plot, greenhouse, and summer house, allowing you to cultivate your own fruit and vegetables.