Appletree Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PN

For a first-time buyer, this is the sort of home that makes taking that first step onto the property ladder feel worthwhile. With two bedrooms, a generous open-plan living space, its own garden and the increasingly valuable combination of driveway parking and a garage, this Appletree Close home packs plenty of practicality into a manageable footprint. Step inside and almost the entire ground floor is dedicated to everyday living. Rather than splitting the space into smaller rooms, the layout creates one sociable living and dining area with plenty of room for two sofas, a TV unit, additional storage and a dining table. There is even a useful recessed area beneath the stairs which is currently set up as a home office – ideal for anyone working from home without having to sacrifice a bedroom. The kitchen sits neatly towards the rear, fitted with a range of white units, wood-effect worktops and tiled splashbacks. There is space for the essential appliances alongside the cooker, while its semi-open arrangement keeps it connected to the main living area without having the kitchen completely on show. French doors beside the dining area open directly onto the rear garden, making this a home that should work particularly well through the warmer months. A paved and decked area provides space for outdoor seating and summer dining, with steps leading up to a lawn beyond. The garden is enclosed by fencing, giving you a defined outdoor space of your own without creating something overly demanding to maintain. Upstairs, Bedroom One is a particularly generous double, comfortably accommodating a double bed alongside multiple chests of drawers and further freestanding furniture. Bedroom Two is also a well-proportioned room and, while currently arranged as a nursery, offers enough flexibility for a bed and storage, making it equally suited to a guest bedroom or dedicated home office as circumstances change. Completing the first floor is the bathroom, fitted with a bath and shower over, wash basin and WC. Outside, the practical side of this home continues. A driveway provides off-road parking alongside the house and leads to the separate garage, giving you secure parking, valuable storage or useful space for bikes, tools and outdoor equipment. For buyers looking for their first home, Appletree Close offers more than simply two bedrooms. You have a sociable ground floor, private outdoor space, room to work from home, driveway parking and a garage, all the ingredients for a home that can adapt with you rather than one you'll immediately outgrow. Call now to arrange your viewing! Local Shop - 0.4 miles - // Local Pub - 0.4 miles // Local School - Eden Park Academy 0.4 miles // Parking - Driveway & Garage // Tenure - Freehold //