This Deco style 4/5 Bedroom semi detached house offers super period accommodation which has to be viewed. Property of this style and nature are rare enough in themselves, yet alone available to the market and so we recommend a viewing at the earliest opportunity. Apart from the period features, there are many other features to temp a new owner; a lovely, tucked away position and good size plot which offer a good degree of privacy and with a greenhouse and summer house; a super view of The Bristol Channel; a flat roof feature which could make a great roof garden. Further there is UPVc double glazing and gas heating. The accommodation comprises; entrance Hall and ground floor shower room. The Sitting room opens onto a sun deck. The dining room opens to which allows access on to the roof.
Informal tenders to be sent to: Phillips smith & dunn 7, the square, braunton. EX33 2JD. By 12 noon on Friday 16th April 2021.
Coming to the market for the first time in 35 years, this Deco style, 4/5 Bedroom semi-detached house has only had 2 owners and offers well planned, bright and spacious accommodation. With its classic Marland brick and part semi-circular elevations the house must be viewed, as property of this style and nature are rare to find, and do not often come on to the open market. Apart from the period features, there are many other unique selling points to tempt a new owner: A fantastic sea view, a lovely tucked away position and good a sized plot which offers a high degree of privacy. The property benefits from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. It also has a flat roof which would make a great roof garden and there is a very userful cellar. In addition, there is an attractive stripped floor to the hall with complimenting door architraves and skirting.
In summary, the accommodation comprises:
Ground floor - an entrance hall and a newly refurbished ground floor wet room with power shower; a sitting room with gas fire which opens onto a sun deck to the rear with sea views; a dining room which opens through to the triple aspect kitchen.
First floor - south facing principal bedroom; 3 further bedrooms and a 5th bedroom/study; the family bathroom is nicely appointed and has a jacuzzi bath; from the landing there is access to a sunroom which opens on to the roof itself. This is a super feature to the house and takes full advantage of the stunning view to Capstone Hill and on to the sea.
Outside - The plot is substantial and to the front there is parking for 4 cars. There is also an opportunity to purchase a double garage, by separate negotiation, which would make a useful addition to the property and could be used as a workshop. The front garden is south facing with lawns, fruit trees, well stocked flower beds and a generous patio area which is ideal for entertaining. A hot tub and wooden gazebo can also be found in the front garden and are included in the sale.
The garden extends to the side and opens to a large rear garden where a pump-operated stream trickles down to a fish pond and patio area. The back garden also boasts a large summerhouse, established apple trees and a traditional greenhouse with raised beds. The decking from the sitting room overlooks the back garden and is the perfect place to watch the sunset at the end of the day.
This will make for a delightful and very comfortable family home in a tucked away, yet very convenient, location. A viewing is essential to fully appreciate all this house has to offer, along with the lovely position within which it sits. In today's market, buyers would be very hard pressed to find a property of this nature and style and possessing such charm, character and spacious accommodation.
Entrance Hall (4.78 x 2.13 (15'8" x 6'11"))
Sitting Room (5.35 x 4.14 (17'6" x 13'6"))
Dining Room (4.66 x 3.72 (15'3" x 12'2"))
Kitchen (4.56 x 3.69 (14'11" x 12'1"))
Shower Room
Bedroom 1 (4.72 x 3.71 (15'5" x 12'2"))
Bedroom 2 (4.12 x 2.66 (13'6" x 8'8"))
Bedroom 3 (4.11 narr 2.82 x 2.65 (13'5" narr 9'3" x 8'8"))
Bedroom 4 (3.73 x 3.04 (12'2" x 9'11"))
Study/ Bedroom 5 (2.13 x 2.08 (6'11" x 6'9"))
Sunroom To Roof (3.18 x 2.10 (10'5" x 6'10"))
Basement (5.25 x 3.86 (17'2" x 12'7"))
Good Sized Gardens
Off Road Parking - Garage Available Separately.
Although the house is in the centre of the town, it stands in a very quiet tucked away position with the High Street, lined with shops, banks and cafes, only a few minutes walk away. Ilfracombe itself is a good sized Victorian seaside town and caters well for it's inhabitants. There is a wide variety of independent shops, along with a range of supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op. There are three schools within the town to cater for all ages: An Infant School, Junior School and Secondary/Sixth Form School. There are also several village schools nearby as well as a choice of Private Schools.
For entertainment, the award-winning Landmark Theatre is on the Promenade, whilst there is also a 3 screen cinema, a swimming pool and a golf course. The very attractive harbour has a further selection of shops and art galleries, and Damien Hirst's 25m high 'Verity' stands proud on the pier. The South West Coast Path runs through the town and opens up many miles of superb walks along the rugged North Devon coastline with it's spectacular scenery and views over the Bristol Channel.
Situated on the North Devon coast, Ilfracombe is only a few minutes drive from Woolacombe with its 3 miles of golden sands. Woolacombe, along with Croyde and Saunton is a popular destination for surfing enthusiasts. Exmoor National Park, with it's dramatic landscape and picturesque villages is only a twenty minute drive away, whilst the main market town of Barnstaple is just over 12 miles to the south, where there is a full range of amenities including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Lidl stores. Along with a good selection of independent shops in the main High Street, Barnstaple also has a covered shopping centre in the town as well as out of town shopping at Roundswell, where a range of superstores can be found. A new leisure centre is under contruction and the Tarka Tennis centre offers other sporting facilities. There is also a railway station in Barnstaple which links to Exeter.
There are good communciations to the area, with the M5 motorway (Junction 27) linking to North Devon via the A361 (North Devon Link Road) being about an hours drive away. Tiverton Parkway (an hours drive from Ilfracombe) also has excellent rail links to London Paddington, with a train journey time of just over 2 hours.
