Property for sale

FOR SALE  |  Ferndale, Lapford

£329,950

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An individual detached residence set in large immaculate gardens on the outskirts of the Devon village of Lapford, benefiting from 4/5 bedroomed accommodation, double garage and good access to local amenities

ENTRANCE HALL, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, STUDY / 5TH BEDROOM, 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS, ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, FAMILY BATHROOM, INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE, PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS, IMMACULATE GARDENS SURROUNDING

DESCRIPTION Ferndale is a superior, detached residence pleasantly situated on the outskirts of Lapford. It occupies a convenient location adjacent to the A377 which gives good access routes to Barnstaple, Crediton and Exeter beyond, being within walking distance of the railway station. The property was built by well known and respected builders, R & M Peters and is the first of three on this small collection of properties. The house offers spacious 4 or 5 bedroomed accommodation with a large lounge and separate dining room. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the whole property has a feeling of space both inside and out. The current owners have maintained the house well during their ownership and particular care has been taken over the beautiful gardens which surround Ferndale to all sides. There are numerous areas of garden including lawns, patios, productive vegetable beds, rockeries and fish ponds. Wooden fencing and natural hedging give excellent seclusion and privacy and the driveway leading to the double garage has parking for numerous cars.

LAPFORD, a large parish and village, lies just north of the main A377 Exeter / Barnstaple road approximately 9 miles from Crediton and 16 miles from Exeter. The village has good amenities including shops, post office, inns, primary school and there is also a preschool with excellent OFSTED report. On the edge of the village is a railway station with daily trains to Exeter and Barnstaple and a regular daily bus service from the heart of the village. The parish church, St Thomas of Canterbury, is of perpendicular style and has a fine 16th century rood screen.

DIRECTIONS From Crediton, take the A377 road to Lapford. On approaching Lapford Cross with the Lapford Cross Garage on the right, turn left opposite as signposted Zeal Monachorum 2.5, then immediately turn right into a stone driveway. Ferndale is the first house on the right.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

GROUND FLOOR

Recessed tiled roof ENTRANCE PORCH with outside light. Fully glazed timber front door with matching side panel to

SPACIOUS STAIRCASE ENTRANCE HALL 14'7 x 8'9 (4.44m x 2.67m) Wall mounted storage heater, deep understairs cupboard, telephone point. Separate entrances to

LIVING ROOM 22'7 x 12'10 (6.88m x 3.91m) Attractive feature brick fireplace with raised tiled hearth and hardwood mantel over, matching t.v. shelf. t.v. aerial point, three wall light fittings (although wall lights not currently being fitted), two electric storage heaters, dual aspect windows with patio doors to rear garden. Sliding twin doors to

DINING ROOM 11'2 x 11'2 (3.4m x 3.4m) Storage heater, views over rear garden, serving hatch to kitchen (accessed from the living room or hallway).

KITCHEN 14'8 x 10'8 (4.47m x 3.25m) Wide range of base units providing ample cupboard and drawer storage space and matching wall cabinets with display shelving. Laminated rolled edged work top with inset stainless steel sink (mixer tap), space for under-counter fridge, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, inset electric hob with extractor over, built-in single oven with storage. Attractive tiled splash backs, views over rear garden. From the kitchen, there is a further internal door to the integral double garage.

STUDY / 5TH BEDROOM 8' x 7'2 (2.44m x 2.18m) Laminate wooden flooring, two telephone points, views over the front of property.

FIRST FLOOR

Staircase to SEMI-GALLERIED LANDING Overall measurements of 15' x 8' (4.57m x 2.44m) Twin doors to airing cupboard, housing the hot water cylinder, with slatted shelves giving ample storage space. Access to loft. Separate entrances to

BEDROOM 1 12'8 x 12'8 (3.86m x 3.86m) Slimline panel heater, views over rear garden.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 8'8 x 5'3 (2.64m x 1.6m) Tiled shower area with curtain over, low level w.c., bidet, pedestal basin with tiled splash back, shaver light / socket, wall mounted electric heater.

BEDROOM 2 12'8 x 10'5 (3.86m x 3.18m) Slimline panel heater, good views over the front garden.

BEDROOM 3 11'3 x 10'1 (3.43m x 3.07m) Slimline panel heater, views over rear garden, television extension point.

BEDROOM 4 10'1 x 8'6 (3.07m x 2.59m) Laminate wooden floor, slimline panel heater, built-in wardrobe with shelving over, views over the front garden.

FAMILY BATHROOM 7'9 x 6'3 (2.36m x 1.9m) plus door recess. Panelled bath with chrome electric instant shower over, set in tiled recess with curtain. Low level w.c., pedestal basin, wall mounted electric heater, shaver light and socket, wall mounted heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Initially shared driveway into gravelled PARKING AREA giving ample parking for numerous cars, leading to

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 18'8 x 15'5 (5.69m x 4.7m) Eaves storage space, work bench (currently used for chest freezer and extra fridge), 13 amp power, light, water tap, wooden door to rear garden. Internal door at rear to

CLOAKROOM Semi-tiled, low level w.c.

GARDENS The property stands in its own well presented and well stocked gardens. To the front are three ornamental fish ponds with rockery beyond having a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and small trees. There is a lawned area also to the front and the boundary is marked with a well established conifer hedge and timber fencing. A wide area of lawn to the side is bordered by collections of small shrubs and climbing plants which are well established on numerous trellises which have been erected over the years. There is a good sized patio to the rear of the house and further lawn again with colourful and well maintained borders. A large GREENHOUSE 20' x 10' (6.1m x 3.05m) (with potting tables and shelving) to the rear of the garage marks the productive vegetable and fruit growing area of the gardens with a variety of produce growing in abundance.

V1 - Draft details, not yet approved by the sellers
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