Detached house for sale in Ilfracombe EX34, 7 Bedroom

A Grade II listed period property arranged over four floors, with a two bedroom cottage. The property retains a wealth of character ranging from, original staircase, exposed floor boards, sash windows, window shutters and many original features such as cornicing and fireplaces. This property benefits parking for several vehicles, a front and mature rear garden. The accommodation briefly comprises: Lounge, dining room, kitchen, seven double bedrooms, large basement area and a self-contained cottage comprising: Two double bedrooms, lounge dining area, kitchen breakfast room and family bathroom. The cottage has previously been utilised by relatives but is currently operating as an Air B&B. Previously had planning permission for conversion into apartments.Ilfracombe is an historic Victorian seaside resort and provides shopping facilities as well as other amenities such as Banks, Library, Post Office, Schools and Cinema etc. There are a number of attractions within walking distance including Damien Hirst’s now famous Verity statue situated on the Harbour, the award-winning Ilfracombe Aquarium, the unique Tunnels Beaches and many more. You will find numerous events and festivals throughout the year, many based on the quayside at the historic harbour and at the prestigious Landmark Theatre on the seafront. There are many fine and award winning beaches close by, from secluded coves to the wide stretches of golden sand with crashing surf. For a unique beach experience visit 'The Tunnels' in Ilfracombe, holders of a blue flag and seaside award or Hele Bay, to the east of the town, also award winners, for good bathing and rock pool exploring. Putsborough, Woolacombe and Croyde are within easy motoring distance, whilst North Devon’s regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 20 minutes driving time.

Directions
From our Ilfracombe office with the shop premises on your right hand side proceed out of the town centre. As the road becomes Portland Street take the second right onto Castle Hill just before The Scarlet Pimpernel garage. Continue up this road for a short while and take the almost immediate right into Montpelier Terrace. Continue along this road until you reach Hostle Park Road. Turn right onto this road and then immediately left onto Hostle Park which is a dead end. The property will be on your left hand side.

Main Entrance

Partly glazed entrance door leading to:

Hall

Ornate corniced ceiling, dado rail, corniced archway.

Lounge (24' 5" x 19' 5")

Bay window to the front elevation with sea views, picture rail, ornate corniced ceiling fireplace with period metal mantel surround, two double radiators.

Dining Room (24' 7" x 13' 7")

Bay window to the side elevation, two double radiators, ornate corniced ceiling, French windows leading to courtyard.

Kitchen (13' 8" x 16' 5")

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work top surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer with hot and cold mixer tap and tiled splash backing, window to courtyard, stable door to courtyard, space for range cooker.

Basement

Separated into four different sections, window and door to the front elevation leading to the front garden allowing separate access.

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One (13' 3" x 13' 3")

Sash window with shutters to the rear elevation, picture rail, single radiator, built in cupboard, floor boards, door leading to:

Ensuite Bathroom (10' 9" x 13' 2")

Sash window to the rear elevation, sash window with shutters, free standing bath, wash hand basin, low level W.C., towel rail, floor boards.

Shower Room

Wash basin, large walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC, picture rail, towel rail. Door leading to:

Boiler Room/Airing Cupboard

Hot water tank with free standing shelving.

Bathroom (7' 0" x 7' 5")

Window to side elevation, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath with shower over in vinyl surround, low level W.C, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two (12' 5" x 19' 3")

Bay window to the front elevation enjoying sea views, period sink units, radiator, ornate cornicing, picture rail, floorboards.

Bedroom Three (12' 2" x 19' 1")

Bay window to the front with sea views, single radiator, picture rail, period sink unit.

Second Floor Landing

Two sky lights

Bedroom Four

Window to the rear elevation, cast iron fireplace, sink unit with tiled splash, radiator, floorboards.

Bedroom Five (11' 7" x 13' 3")

Window to the rear elevation, sink with tiled splash backing, single radiator, floorboards.

Bathroom (7' 7" x 8' 4")

Sash window to the side elevation. Bath with shower over, wallboards, sink, low level W.C, radiator.

Bedroom Six (16' 0" x 11' 7")

Window to the front elevation, sink with tiled splash backing, eaves storage cupboard, door leading to:

Ensuite Bathroom

Bath in tiled surround, low level W.C.

Bedroom Seven (13' 7" x 12' 3")

Window to the front with lovely sea views, radiator, sink with tiled splash backing, two eaves storage cupboards.

The Cottage

Main Entrance

Stable door leading to:

Living Room

Tiled floor, inglenook fireplace, under stairs cupboard, double radiator, doors leading to:

Cottage Kitchen

Fitted with wall and base units with work top surface over, sink unit with mixer tap, built in oven and ceramic hob, space for fridge, tiled floor window to side elevation, double radiator, wall mounted cupboard housing boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.

Bathroom

Large walk in shower, tiled surround, tiled floor, low level WC, double radiator, pedestal wash hand basin.

First Floor

Bedroom 1

Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to rear and the side, sink unit with tiled splash backing, radiator, under eaves cupboard

Bedroom 2

UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, sink with tiled splash backing, eaves storage, radiator.

Outside

To the front of the property is a gravelled drive leading to the house with level lawned garden to the side. Directly in front of the property is a hardstanding providing off road parking for approximately seven cars.
To the rear of the property is a patio style garden with a gentle slope leading to a further lawned garden and gated access to the road behind.
To the side of the property is a tiled courtyard accessed from the main house and cottage.