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5 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
5 BR, 2 BA
Location:
Ilfracombe, Devon
Description:
A Grade II Listed detached period town house offering generous family accommodation in convenient residential location close to the beach & town centre
SITUATION AND AMENITIES
In a quiet and favoured residential location, within level walking distance of the beach / seafront and town centre. Ilfracombe boasts a fascinating harbour offering boating and fishing trips, quaint pubs, numerous restaurants including Damien Hirst's restaurant on the Quay, theatre and picturesque rocky coves. The activities available locally are many and varied including golf, horse riding, pony trekking, water sports and excellent river and sea fishing. Nearby, there is access to the National Trust owned Torrs area and coastal path, leading westward to the lovely coastal village of Lee. Further west, the island of Lundy and Welsh coast are clearly visible in the distance, and the path brings you to the villages of Morethoe and Woolacombe with miles of golden, sandy, surfing beaches. A little further afield there are fine gardens and country houses to explore, excellent shopping in the ancient market town of Barnstaple, which is about 15 miles. The nearest available airports are at Bristol or Exeter, and the nearest mainline station is at Barnstaple or Tiverton Parkway. From Barnstaple, the A361 provides access to the M5 at Junction 27.
DESCRIPTION
Understood to date from the late Regency / early Victorian period, this detached residence is Grade II listed as being of architectural and historical importance and presents whitened rendered elevations beneath a slate roof with typical portico pillared entrance. The property offers generous and versatile accommodation and is ideal as a family residence, or could possibly convert to a commercial premises such as doctors, dentists, solicitor's office etc, subject to any necessary change of use. The property still displays a number of original period features including stripped doors, ornate cornices, original fireplaces etc. There is an excellent detached double garage block with studio room above, once again, suitable for a variety of uses, and the property is set within a secluded garden and courtyard, in a very convenient location. The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises;
PILLARED PORTICO ENTRANCE
Impressive front door with brass furniture and stained glass panels to
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
Cloaks cupboard.
SITTING ROOM
With original period fireplace, slate hearth. Bay window.
DINING ROOM
Original period fireplace. Original sash window to front allowing light to flood into the room.
STUDY
With sealed fireplace. Built in shelved storage cupboard to one side. Cupboard under stairs.
KITCHEN
In lemon theme, incorporating a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit, adjoining work surfaces, drawers, cupboards and appliance space under. Plumbing for dishwasher. Matching range of wall mounted cupboards. Further work surfaces. Zanussi five ring gas hob. Zanussi built in electric oven. Recess for microwave above. Shelved larder cupboard. Tiled flooring. Extensive wall tiling. Part beamed and vaulted ceiling.
BREAKFAST ROOM
With quadruple doors onto terrace for al fresco dining. Wood laminated flooring.
UTILITY ROOM
Plumbing for washing machine. Halstead gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. 1.5 Bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Cupboards under. Tiled flooring. Extensive wall tiling.
Returning to the entrance hall, there is an original period staircase rising to mezzanine half landing, where there is an ornate stained glass window.
MAIN LANDING
Storage under stairs.
BEDROOM 1
Recess for double bed, bridge cupboards above and double fitted wardrobes either side. Bay window.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With tiled cubicle, wash hand basin with vanity surround, low level WC. Linen cupboard. Window seat.
BEDROOM 2
Wood effect flooring.
BEDROOM 3
Shelved recess. Wood laminated flooring.
FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM
A spacious room featuring tiled panelled bath, telephone style mixer tap / shower attachment, tiled cubicle, low level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail / radiator. Tiled flooring. Half tiled walls. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged cylinder.
SEPARATE WC
Tiled floor.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Recess and cupboards housing water tanks. Pair of double fitted storage cupboards.
BEDROOM 4
BEDROOM 5
Storage cupboard under eaves.
OUTSIDE
To the front, the property is approached through a pair of large double wooden gates over a tegula paved driveway which provides ample parking and turning space and leads around to the front of the house, and also to the excellent
DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK
Presenting similar elevations to the house, with electric up and over door, power and light connected. Half glazed side personal door. Staircase to first floor and
LARGE STUDIO ROOM
With double glazed doors and Juliet balcony, four Velux windows.
Returning to the front of the property, there is a raised brick edged bed, well established camellia to the right of the front door, paved terrace, outside WC and side access both to the right of the house, back onto the pavement, and a secondary side access alongside the garage. There is a good deal of seclusion and privacy provided by some mature conifers.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711.
DIRECTIONS
Proceed out of Barnstaple on the A361 signposted to Ilfracombe. Continue along this road, through Wrafton and Braunton, going straight ahead at the traffic lights. Go through the village of Knowle until reaching Mullacott Cross Roundabout. Take the second left hand turning on the roundabout and proceed down the hill to Ilfracombe along St Brannocks Road, to its end, where you will meet a mini roundabout. Bear to the right, and upon reaching the traffic lights, bear right into Horne Road, and the entrance to the property will be found within a short distance on your right.
SERVICES
All mains services. Gas fired central heating.
REFERENCE
49468
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Parking
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