House For Sale £1,700,000
We are delighted to offer for sale Greenbanks, a most attractive detached 1930's house which has been the subject of recent and substantial modernisation and improvement works. Furthermore, there is the distinct benefit of a building plot to the rear with FULL PLANNING for a 2 bedroom detached chalet style dwelling. Find full details at North Devon Planning Dept. under Application no. 76928 Decision date 28- 03-2023.
Only when viewed can the full feel of the house be truly appreciated and we recommend a viewing at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The present owners have changed what was a run of the mill house into what is now a home which is sure to appeal to those looking for a property offering space, light and comfort. The house faces south with views to the hills and countryside opposite. The views then swing around to the south west and takes Woolacombe Sands beach, Morte Bay and to Morte Point and the ocean beyond. In all, a stunning vista!
The house has been modernised, upgraded and improved and now benefits gas central heating, attractive uPVC double glazing, stripped and relaid roof, new chimneys and re wiring. The bright and airy rooms flow nicely and have been tastefully decorated and fitted to a high standard and as soon as you step foot into the house you immediately feel at home. There is access into Greenbanks from both sides, however, it is from the front that really gives the best impression. From the ample parking area, you ascend well lit stairs which open onto the huge sun terrace and BBQ area which takes full advantage of the quite outstanding views. From here there are french doors which take you into the double aspect sitting room.
The building plot has FULL PLANNING and offers a tremendous opportunity to build a separate 2 bedroom dwelling for a dependent relative or to accrue a good income by tapping into the busy holiday market. Very rarely do properties such as Greenbanks, which offer so much, come to the market.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors with a side porch and entrance hall. This opens to the double aspect sitting room which has a most attractive feature fireplace, surround and hearth. The bay window takes in the whole view and doors lead out on to the sun deck. There are double doors which take you through to the dining room with a corner wood burner and also a bay window and view. This opens to the kitchen/ breakfast room which is very well fitted with extensive wall and base units with marble work surfaces. There is further marble worksurfaces with space for a range and a breakfast bar. Excellent use of ceiling downlights and cupboard underlighting gives the kitchen and dining room very comfortable feel. To the rear of the house is a very useful utility room with a cloakroom off.
The stairs and landing have attractive bannisters with glass balustrades and, with the tall landing window, gives a light and airy feel. There are 4 bedrooms and a very well appointed family bathroom and a separate, similarly appointed shower room. All the bedrooms take full advantage of the superb rural, coastal and ocean views.
The house is approached from the front, from Beach Road. Here there is ample parking for many cars and vehicles. There is ample turning space and a lawned garden area. Immediately to the front of the house is a very large patio sun deck and BBQ area with a maturing palm tree. Here there is stainless steel and glass balaustrating. There is an area ideal to dine Al Fresco and then enjoy the benefits of a hot tub. Here there is a covered food preparation area with slate work services and a sink, a shower, store shed and bin store. There is a raised decked area where everyone can lounge and enjoy the view, having just eaten. Further, there is a side deck and lower deck area where those wanting a quieter evening can retire to and enjoy a glass of wine.
'Greenbanks' is a very attractive 1930's detached house built to traditional cavity construction with pleasing re rendered elevations with attractive red brick reveals to the front door and red brick plinth. A particular feature is the red clay tiled roof. There is also a narrow veranda with posts, which spans the whole width of the front of the house and this, too has a pitched red clay tiled roof. It stands in a prominent position off Beach Road, set up and away from the road so it takes full advantage of the views. There is a pavement to the front of the car parking which provides a safe walk down to the village and the beach, so there is no need to drive and pay to park. The building plot is to the rear and set up from the house. The only clear window which looks towards the plot is from the landing window and the others are the obscured bathroom and shower room windows. All the bedrooms have superb open views over Woolacombe, the beach and the ocean beyond.
Woolacombe is a superb village which nestles nicely on the rugged north Devon coastline surrounded by National Trust land. Renowned for it's stunning and iconic sandy beach, which has been voted in top 10 best beaches in the world and No. 1 in the country. It's clean water is a draw for surfing enthusiasts and it now joins the likes of Malibu Beach as being a World Surf Reserve (WSR), the first UK beach to be awarded this accolade. It's miles of golden sands stretch south and merges with Putsborough Sands. It is a lively village with an array of amenities including chemist, Londis store, post office and pubs. There are restaurants, among them, Noel Corston; Michelin star.
Entrance Porch & Entrance Hall - With stairs to the first floor, an understairs storage cupboard and connecting doors.
Sitting Room - 4 x 3.51 (13'1" x 11'6") - A bright double aspect room with double doors to the sun deck. Bay window with superb ocean views. Attractive feature fireplace with ornate surround and hearth. Double doors to:
Dining Room - 4 x 3.29 (13'1" x 10'9") - Again with a double aspect, bay window and a corner wood burner with hearth. This rooms opens to:
Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - 4.82 x 3.64 (15'9" x 11'11") - This has been very well fitted with an excellent range of base units and marble work surfaces, wall units with underlighting and some built in appliances. Further marble work surfaces and breakfast bar with space for a range. Door to side and store cupboard with gas boiler.
Utility Room - 3.37 x 1.83 (11'0" x 6'0") - Excellent range or work tops and base units with plumbing for washing machine. Door to
Claokroom - 1.81 x 1 (5'11" x 3'3") - With white low level WC and wash hand basin.
First Floor Landing - Attractive glazed balaustrading
Bedroom 1 - 4 x 3.51 (13'1" x 11'6") - Double aspect with fine views.
Bedroom 2 - 4.10 into bay window x 3.04 (13'5" into bay window - With Bay window affording fine views.
Bedroom 3 - 4 x 3.29 (13'1" x 10'9") - Double aspect windows with fine views.
Bedroom 4 - 4 x 2.59 (13'1" x 8'5") - Set to the rear of the house
Family Bathroom - Nicely tiled and a white suite with shower bath with shower over. Low Level WC and wash hand basin. Full mirror over with spot light. Chrome heated towel rail
Shower Room - With similar tiling and full wall to shower mirror with spot light. Low Level WC and His & Hers wash hand basin. Tiled shower with unit.
Car Parking - This is to the front and there is ample space for up to 8 -10 cars. There is a lawned garden area which extends to the pavement. There are 2 plant beds between which are the steps to the front of the house. These are lit and have glass balustrades.
Sun Deck - This extends the whole width of the house. To one side there is decking which is ideal to sit out and take in the view. The other side is ideal to dine Al Fresco and for a hot tub. There is a covered preparation area with sink with hot & cold taps, slate surfaces with storage below. There is a useful shower, ideal to wash away the sand from a busy day surfing and to clean wet suits.
There is a good size store shed and bin store. Access can be gained around the house and there are small, easy to maintain raised shrub beds to the rear. To the west side of the house is a further decked area and lower patio area with access to the parking.
There is also access to the BUILDING PLOT to the rear. Permission was granted under application number 76928 in March 2023 for a single chalet style property. This has full residential use and offers tremendous potential for a dependent relative or as an investment to let for a regular income.
TENURE:
Freehold.
SERVICES:
All Mains Are Connected.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
To Be Confirmed
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
E
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
North Devon
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Only when viewed can the full feel of the house be truly appreciated and we recommend a viewing at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The present owners have changed what was a run of the mill house into what is now a home which is sure to appeal to those looking for a property offering space, light and comfort. The house faces south with views to the hills and countryside opposite. The views then swing around to the south west and takes Woolacombe Sands beach, Morte Bay and to Morte Point and the ocean beyond. In all, a stunning vista!
The house has been modernised, upgraded and improved and now benefits gas central heating, attractive uPVC double glazing, stripped and relaid roof, new chimneys and re wiring. The bright and airy rooms flow nicely and have been tastefully decorated and fitted to a high standard and as soon as you step foot into the house you immediately feel at home. There is access into Greenbanks from both sides, however, it is from the front that really gives the best impression. From the ample parking area, you ascend well lit stairs which open onto the huge sun terrace and BBQ area which takes full advantage of the quite outstanding views. From here there are french doors which take you into the double aspect sitting room.
The building plot has FULL PLANNING and offers a tremendous opportunity to build a separate 2 bedroom dwelling for a dependent relative or to accrue a good income by tapping into the busy holiday market. Very rarely do properties such as Greenbanks, which offer so much, come to the market.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors with a side porch and entrance hall. This opens to the double aspect sitting room which has a most attractive feature fireplace, surround and hearth. The bay window takes in the whole view and doors lead out on to the sun deck. There are double doors which take you through to the dining room with a corner wood burner and also a bay window and view. This opens to the kitchen/ breakfast room which is very well fitted with extensive wall and base units with marble work surfaces. There is further marble worksurfaces with space for a range and a breakfast bar. Excellent use of ceiling downlights and cupboard underlighting gives the kitchen and dining room very comfortable feel. To the rear of the house is a very useful utility room with a cloakroom off.
The stairs and landing have attractive bannisters with glass balustrades and, with the tall landing window, gives a light and airy feel. There are 4 bedrooms and a very well appointed family bathroom and a separate, similarly appointed shower room. All the bedrooms take full advantage of the superb rural, coastal and ocean views.
The house is approached from the front, from Beach Road. Here there is ample parking for many cars and vehicles. There is ample turning space and a lawned garden area. Immediately to the front of the house is a very large patio sun deck and BBQ area with a maturing palm tree. Here there is stainless steel and glass balaustrating. There is an area ideal to dine Al Fresco and then enjoy the benefits of a hot tub. Here there is a covered food preparation area with slate work services and a sink, a shower, store shed and bin store. There is a raised decked area where everyone can lounge and enjoy the view, having just eaten. Further, there is a side deck and lower deck area where those wanting a quieter evening can retire to and enjoy a glass of wine.
'Greenbanks' is a very attractive 1930's detached house built to traditional cavity construction with pleasing re rendered elevations with attractive red brick reveals to the front door and red brick plinth. A particular feature is the red clay tiled roof. There is also a narrow veranda with posts, which spans the whole width of the front of the house and this, too has a pitched red clay tiled roof. It stands in a prominent position off Beach Road, set up and away from the road so it takes full advantage of the views. There is a pavement to the front of the car parking which provides a safe walk down to the village and the beach, so there is no need to drive and pay to park. The building plot is to the rear and set up from the house. The only clear window which looks towards the plot is from the landing window and the others are the obscured bathroom and shower room windows. All the bedrooms have superb open views over Woolacombe, the beach and the ocean beyond.
Woolacombe is a superb village which nestles nicely on the rugged north Devon coastline surrounded by National Trust land. Renowned for it's stunning and iconic sandy beach, which has been voted in top 10 best beaches in the world and No. 1 in the country. It's clean water is a draw for surfing enthusiasts and it now joins the likes of Malibu Beach as being a World Surf Reserve (WSR), the first UK beach to be awarded this accolade. It's miles of golden sands stretch south and merges with Putsborough Sands. It is a lively village with an array of amenities including chemist, Londis store, post office and pubs. There are restaurants, among them, Noel Corston; Michelin star.
Entrance Porch & Entrance Hall - With stairs to the first floor, an understairs storage cupboard and connecting doors.
Sitting Room - 4 x 3.51 (13'1" x 11'6") - A bright double aspect room with double doors to the sun deck. Bay window with superb ocean views. Attractive feature fireplace with ornate surround and hearth. Double doors to:
Dining Room - 4 x 3.29 (13'1" x 10'9") - Again with a double aspect, bay window and a corner wood burner with hearth. This rooms opens to:
Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - 4.82 x 3.64 (15'9" x 11'11") - This has been very well fitted with an excellent range of base units and marble work surfaces, wall units with underlighting and some built in appliances. Further marble work surfaces and breakfast bar with space for a range. Door to side and store cupboard with gas boiler.
Utility Room - 3.37 x 1.83 (11'0" x 6'0") - Excellent range or work tops and base units with plumbing for washing machine. Door to
Claokroom - 1.81 x 1 (5'11" x 3'3") - With white low level WC and wash hand basin.
First Floor Landing - Attractive glazed balaustrading
Bedroom 1 - 4 x 3.51 (13'1" x 11'6") - Double aspect with fine views.
Bedroom 2 - 4.10 into bay window x 3.04 (13'5" into bay window - With Bay window affording fine views.
Bedroom 3 - 4 x 3.29 (13'1" x 10'9") - Double aspect windows with fine views.
Bedroom 4 - 4 x 2.59 (13'1" x 8'5") - Set to the rear of the house
Family Bathroom - Nicely tiled and a white suite with shower bath with shower over. Low Level WC and wash hand basin. Full mirror over with spot light. Chrome heated towel rail
Shower Room - With similar tiling and full wall to shower mirror with spot light. Low Level WC and His & Hers wash hand basin. Tiled shower with unit.
Car Parking - This is to the front and there is ample space for up to 8 -10 cars. There is a lawned garden area which extends to the pavement. There are 2 plant beds between which are the steps to the front of the house. These are lit and have glass balustrades.
Sun Deck - This extends the whole width of the house. To one side there is decking which is ideal to sit out and take in the view. The other side is ideal to dine Al Fresco and for a hot tub. There is a covered preparation area with sink with hot & cold taps, slate surfaces with storage below. There is a useful shower, ideal to wash away the sand from a busy day surfing and to clean wet suits.
There is a good size store shed and bin store. Access can be gained around the house and there are small, easy to maintain raised shrub beds to the rear. To the west side of the house is a further decked area and lower patio area with access to the parking.
There is also access to the BUILDING PLOT to the rear. Permission was granted under application number 76928 in March 2023 for a single chalet style property. This has full residential use and offers tremendous potential for a dependent relative or as an investment to let for a regular income.
TENURE:
Freehold.
SERVICES:
All Mains Are Connected.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
To Be Confirmed
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
E
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
North Devon
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