Property description
Situation High Bickington is a thriving rural village situated approximately two miles from the A377 Exeter/Barnstaple main road offering good local facilities including a small village shop and post office, a primary school, a doctors surgery, an alternative therapies clinic, two public houses, a community hall offering a number of sports clubs and societies and an 18 hole golf course at Libbaton with a club house. The market town of South Molton to the east and Torrington to the west both offer a more comprehensive range of facilities and the local railway station at Umberleigh, 3 miles, provides a rail link between Exeter and Barnstaple. Road link is via the A377 or the North Devon Link Road, which can easily be accessed at South Molton. Barnstaple, North Devon\‘s regional centre, and the Cathedral and University City of Exeter both offer the wide range of shopping, amenities and facilities one would expect from the county\‘s principal town and city. Tiverton, the M5 motorway at Junction 27 and Tiverton Parkway station, which provides a fast Intercity rail link to London Paddington, are both approximately forty-five minute\‘s drive. There is also an international airport at Exeter.
There are excellent recreational and sporting facilities in the area with a range of Leisure Centres at Tiverton, Crediton and Barnstaple, near-by tennis courts and clubs, local rugby, football and cricket clubs, fishing in the rivers Taw and Torridge, further near-by golf courses at Libbaton, High Bullen and Down St Mary, excellent walking and riding in all directions, racecourses at Haldon Exeter and Newton Abbot, and sailing and water sports on North Devon\‘s scenic and rugged coastline, being approximately three-quarters of an hour\‘s drive.
Description 7 Ridgeway Drive is a good sized end-terrace two bedroom house that benefits from double-glazing and affordable central heating provided by a communal bio-mass plant. The accommodation is attractively presented throughout and includes a well fitted Open Plan Kitchen/Living Area, a ground floor Cloakroom, two good sized Bedrooms and a well appointed modern bathroom. Outside and to the rear of the property there is a good sized enclosed Garden with a useful Garden Shed.
Property Reference 7RIDGE
Accommodation ComprisingFrom the quiet cul-de-sac, a paved path leads up to a heavy wooden front door with inset glass light, opening into the
Entrance Hallwith a painted panel door leading off to the Kitchen/Living Area and stairs leading to the First Floor Landing. The Entrance Hall also benefits from Oak Flooring, a set of five coat hooks, electric fuse boxes, a telephone point, a radiator and central ceiling light.
Open-Plan Kitchen/Living Area (Dimensions : 25\‘ (7.62 M) x 11\‘2\" (3.35 M))A super light and airy dual aspect room with white painted double glazed window to the front overlooking the quiet cul-de-sac and ½ glazed Back Door over looking and leading out to the Rear Garden. At one end there is a good sized Living Area, whilst at the other end is a well fitted modern Kitchen comprising a range of matching modern fitted units to three sides under a roll top worksurface with tiled splash backs, including and incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with space and plumbing for a washing machine below, space and point for a fridge and a built in single oven/grill with inset four ring ceramic hob and extractor hood over. The kitchen also benefits from a range of matching wall units, a track of central ceiling lights, smoke alarm, extractor fan and control panel for central heating and hot water. In one corner white painted panel doors open into the Cloakroom and Under Stairs Storage Cupboard. The room is finished with oak flooring throughout, two central ceiling lights, two radiators, TV and telephone points and a central heating thermostat. In the Understairs Storage Cupboard there is a \‘Megaflo\‘ unvented Indirect hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater.
CloakroomFitted with a matching white suite comprising a low level WC and a wall mounted hand basin with tiled splash backs. On one side there is a radiator whilst at the rear is a uPVC obscure double glazed window, oak flooring throughout and a central ceiling light.
LandingFrom the Entrance Hall, stairs with a wooden hand rail to one side lead up to the First Floor Landing with painted panel doors to both Bedrooms and the Bathroom. The Landing also benefits from a hatch to the roof space, central ceiling light and a smoke alarm.
Bedroom 1 (Dimensions : 14\‘11\" (4.55 M) x 9\‘ (2.74 M))A good sized double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to the front overlooking the quiet cul-de-sac. Radiator, central ceiling light and TV point. On one side there is a built in Airing Cupboard with heater and two slatted shelves over.
Bedroom 2 (Dimensions : 15\‘3\" (4.65 M) x 7\‘8\" (2.34 M))with uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden with radiator below, TV point and central ceiling light
BathroomA well appointed Bathroom with matching white suite comprising a white painted panel bath with fully splash backs, stainless steel thermostatically controlled shower over and glazed shower screen to one side; a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs; and a low level WC. The room is finished with an obscure glazed window to the rear with tiled sill, radiator, central ceiling light and extractor fan.
OutsideAt the front of the house there is ample parking for a car whilst at the rear there is an enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a useful wooden garden shed.
ServicesMains electricity, mains water and mains drainage (Metered). Telephone subject to BT regulations (not currently connected).
The Little Bickington Farm development has a community heating project by way of a wood chip boiler and the Central Heating and Hot Water for 7 Ridgeway are run off the communal Biomass Plant
TenureThe property is to be let unfurnished on a six month Assured Shorthold Tenancy (minimum). Possession will not be granted until the Agreement has been signed, references have been taken up and the in-going funds have been paid (cleared funds). Please Note: Pets by arrangement.
RatesLocal Taxes The Tenant to be responsible for the Council Tax. Tax Band - B. Water rates to be paid by the tenant in addition to the rent for the property. .
Rent £550 per calendar month, payable in advance by Banker\‘s standing order.
In-Going Costs A deposit in the sum of one month\‘s rent to be paid (two months if pets are accepted by the Landlord), which will be held by the Agent as stakeholder and returned to the Tenant at the end of the tenancy, providing the terms of the Agreement have been adhered to. One whole month\‘s rent is to be paid in advance before taking occupation.
Agents NotesStrictly by appointment with the Letting Agents - The Keenor Estate Agent, Bonds Corner House, Fore Street, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7DB ( 01769 580666.
Property Features :
- An attractive end terrace modern village property
- Offering immaculate Two Bedroom accommodation
- Open-Plan Kitchen/Living Area
- Ground Floor Cloakroom
- Bathroom