2 bed Flat For Sale £475,000
Efford Down House has an interesting history, being built in the early nineteenth century, it was the private residence for Agnes Acland and her husband Arthur Mills mp. Agnes' father, Sir Thomas Acland, had given the land to her as a wedding gift. Arthur Mills was the member of Parliament for Taunton and later Exeter and was a leading figure in the Bude community. The house later became a hotel and in 1989 Efford Down House was tastefully converted into individual luxury apartments, offering superb accommodation in one of the most enviable positions in Bude, overlooking the town and beach at Summerleaze, with panoramic views from the extensive and well-maintained communal gardens.
Apartment 1 offers two en suite double bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room, kitchen; further complemented by gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing. The apartment provides a luxurious feel, whilst still retaining many of the original features, to include: Ornate moulded dado rails, featu
Property description Efford Down House has an interesting history, being built in the early nineteenth century, it was the private residence for Agnes Acland and her husband Arthur Mills mp. Agnes' father, Sir Thomas Acland, had given the land to her as a wedding gift. Arthur Mills was the member of Parliament for Taunton and later Exeter and was a leading figure in the Bude community. The house later became a hotel and in 1989 Efford Down House was tastefully converted into individual luxury apartments, offering superb accommodation in one of the most enviable positions in Bude, overlooking the town and beach at Summerleaze, with panoramic views from the extensive and well-maintained communal gardens.
Apartment 1 offers two en suite double bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room, kitchen; further complemented by gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing. The apartment provides a luxurious feel, whilst still retaining many of the original features, to include: Ornate moulded dado rails, feature coving and ceiling roses.
This spacious ground floor apartment would be ideal as a second home or retirement residence.
Directions From the Bude office proceed along The Strand to the mini roundabout, bearing right over the bridge and past the turning to Breakwater Road. Take the next immediate turning right towards St Michael's Church and approximately 100 yards on the left-hand side you will see the entrance marked as a private entrance road, this leads you through to Efford Down House. On approaching the house, ample parking is available and the entrance to Apartment 1 is found on the right hand side of the building.
Communal Entrance Hall An impressive entrance via double doors, with each apartment having its own private wall mounted letter box and video telephone entry system. Further door to:-
Inner Entrance Hall With two storage cupboards, intercom system and doors serve the following rooms -:
Sitting / Dining Room 19' 4" x 14' 6" average (5.89m x 4.42m) Double multi pane doors open in to a most impressive bright and airy spacious room, with a large bay window to the rear elevation over looking the grounds and coastline beyond. Feature fire place with inset gas fire, dado rail, ornate coving and carved ceiling rose, television point.
Kitchen 19'8 max' 9'3 min" x 9' 2" (6.02m x 2.79m) A range of matching solid wood floor and wall units with contrasting work surface over. A range of inset built in appliances comprising: Double oven, gas hob and extractor over, built in dishwasher, built in washing machine and built in fridge/freezer. UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the grounds, swimming pool and sea.
Bedroom One 12' 6" x 10' 1" (3.81m x 3.07m) A spacious and light double aspect bedroom with double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden, swimming pool and impressive sea views and a further window to the side. Built in wardrobes and door to :-
En suite 7' 5" x 5' 5" (2.26m x 1.65m) Corner enclosed mains fed shower, WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and towel rail.
Bedroom Two 14' 2" x 8' 9" (4.32m x 2.67m) Large double hight window to the front elevation overlooking the grounds, built in wardrobes and door to :-
En suite 9' 4" x 6' 11" (2.84m x 2.11m) Double glazed window to the side elevation, enclosed panel bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, WC, bidet and towel rail.
Outside Efford Down House is approached via its own private lane, opening onto a circular driveway with an adjoining hardstanding area and central lawned garden. The house itself stands in approximately six acres and to the rear has the benefit of a communal outdoor heated swimming pool, putting green and extensive rolling and well-maintained gardens and grounds, all of which enjoy truly superb and stunning views over the beach at Summerleaze and towards Bude town centre and downs beyond.
Council Tax Band E
Services All mains services are connected.
Tenure A new 999 year Lease was granted in 2004. There are 13 apartments in total, each with a common hold share of the collective freehold. Efford Down House has a management committee made up of one representative from each apartment. Maintenance Fees & Service charge £1950 pa.
Apartment 1 offers two en suite double bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room, kitchen; further complemented by gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing. The apartment provides a luxurious feel, whilst still retaining many of the original features, to include: Ornate moulded dado rails, featu
Property description Efford Down House has an interesting history, being built in the early nineteenth century, it was the private residence for Agnes Acland and her husband Arthur Mills mp. Agnes' father, Sir Thomas Acland, had given the land to her as a wedding gift. Arthur Mills was the member of Parliament for Taunton and later Exeter and was a leading figure in the Bude community. The house later became a hotel and in 1989 Efford Down House was tastefully converted into individual luxury apartments, offering superb accommodation in one of the most enviable positions in Bude, overlooking the town and beach at Summerleaze, with panoramic views from the extensive and well-maintained communal gardens.
Apartment 1 offers two en suite double bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room, kitchen; further complemented by gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing. The apartment provides a luxurious feel, whilst still retaining many of the original features, to include: Ornate moulded dado rails, feature coving and ceiling roses.
This spacious ground floor apartment would be ideal as a second home or retirement residence.
Directions From the Bude office proceed along The Strand to the mini roundabout, bearing right over the bridge and past the turning to Breakwater Road. Take the next immediate turning right towards St Michael's Church and approximately 100 yards on the left-hand side you will see the entrance marked as a private entrance road, this leads you through to Efford Down House. On approaching the house, ample parking is available and the entrance to Apartment 1 is found on the right hand side of the building.
Communal Entrance Hall An impressive entrance via double doors, with each apartment having its own private wall mounted letter box and video telephone entry system. Further door to:-
Inner Entrance Hall With two storage cupboards, intercom system and doors serve the following rooms -:
Sitting / Dining Room 19' 4" x 14' 6" average (5.89m x 4.42m) Double multi pane doors open in to a most impressive bright and airy spacious room, with a large bay window to the rear elevation over looking the grounds and coastline beyond. Feature fire place with inset gas fire, dado rail, ornate coving and carved ceiling rose, television point.
Kitchen 19'8 max' 9'3 min" x 9' 2" (6.02m x 2.79m) A range of matching solid wood floor and wall units with contrasting work surface over. A range of inset built in appliances comprising: Double oven, gas hob and extractor over, built in dishwasher, built in washing machine and built in fridge/freezer. UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the grounds, swimming pool and sea.
Bedroom One 12' 6" x 10' 1" (3.81m x 3.07m) A spacious and light double aspect bedroom with double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden, swimming pool and impressive sea views and a further window to the side. Built in wardrobes and door to :-
En suite 7' 5" x 5' 5" (2.26m x 1.65m) Corner enclosed mains fed shower, WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and towel rail.
Bedroom Two 14' 2" x 8' 9" (4.32m x 2.67m) Large double hight window to the front elevation overlooking the grounds, built in wardrobes and door to :-
En suite 9' 4" x 6' 11" (2.84m x 2.11m) Double glazed window to the side elevation, enclosed panel bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, WC, bidet and towel rail.
Outside Efford Down House is approached via its own private lane, opening onto a circular driveway with an adjoining hardstanding area and central lawned garden. The house itself stands in approximately six acres and to the rear has the benefit of a communal outdoor heated swimming pool, putting green and extensive rolling and well-maintained gardens and grounds, all of which enjoy truly superb and stunning views over the beach at Summerleaze and towards Bude town centre and downs beyond.
Council Tax Band E
Services All mains services are connected.
Tenure A new 999 year Lease was granted in 2004. There are 13 apartments in total, each with a common hold share of the collective freehold. Efford Down House has a management committee made up of one representative from each apartment. Maintenance Fees & Service charge £1950 pa.
