Retreat 15861 – Barnstaple, Devon

Introduction

This beautifully converted property offers something for everyone and ideal for families or groups of friends wishing to holiday together. Ideally located allowing guests to explore the attractions of North Devon. The market town of Barnstaple is a short drive away from the house with shops cinema pubs restaurants and a theatre for guests to visit. The North Devon coast is also within easy reach surfers and sunbathers alike can enjoy the sandy beaches of Croyde Saunton Sands and Westward Ho! The wilds of Exmoor are a favourite with hikers with many walks for them to choose from. For a family day out guests can visit The Milky Way The Big Sheep Arlington Court RHS Rosemoor and the nearby Tapeley Park where you will be inspired by the idyllic Italianate terraces and kitchen gardens. Cycle or walk the 180-mile Tarka Trail a former railway route; stop at the cafe in Fremington Quay s old station house which also serves home-cooked food. As you enter this reverse-level property you will be welcomed onto the ground floor where you will find three of the properties bedrooms a double with en-suite shower room with shower and WC a twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and a twin room along with a family bathroom with slipper bath separate shower and WC. Also from the ground floor is access to a self contained one bedroom apartment consisting of an open-plan lounge/kitchenette/diner well-equipped with electric oven and hob fridge freezer and washer/dryer. The lounge area has comfy seating and a Smart TV the double bedroom its own en-suite shower room with shower and WC. Back into the main house and the study area at one end is ideal for those who may need to catch up on correspondence whilst away. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with washing machine tumble dryer and additional storage space from here you can access the garden area. Climbing the glass encased staircase to the first floor is where you will find the impressive open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner the lounge area has a large Smart TV comfy sofas stylish cylindrical wood burner and feature mood/colour lighting system bright and light with picture windows at either end this is a great social space the kitchen area has everything you need including an double electric oven and induction hob microwave under counter fridge and freezer dishwasher boiling water tap and wine cooler add to this impressive kitchen. An island unit doubles as a breakfast bar with stools and an ideal place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and chat. The formal dining area is situated between the kitchen and the lounge area and there is plenty of room for everyone to sit comfortably. The final double bedroom is situated off the lounge up a few steps with en suite shower room with shower. There is also a separate WC outside this room. Stepping outside the enclosed garden has a patio and lawn area with your own private hot tub and changing area a charcoal BBQ and fire-pit will mean you can enjoy long memorable evenings sitting around the fire A hard playing area ideal for football or badminton net and raquets provided. A purpose built summer house ideal for al fresco gatherings with seating and separate WC. A game room is great for adults as well as children with a multi games table. There is no allocated parking with this property but there is a small public car park nearby and a ticket can be obtained at a reasonable cost.

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