3 bedroom semi-detached house

This well presented, characterful 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage dating back to the 1620s is situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Ilfracombe town with the Cairn Nature and coastal footpath to Lincombe and Lee only a moments’ walk away. The property occupies a good sized plot benefitting from well stocked landscaped gardens, ancillary accommodation to the cottage with timber built log cabins and a decked terrace with built-in swimming pool. The cottage benefits from uPVC double glazing throughout and gas radiator central heating. The property has been well-loved by the current owners and is offered on to the open market in good order, as well as having a wealth of character and charm which has been stylishly blended with modern touches. The property is cleverly arranged with a separate entrance to the garden/pool and cabins. The current owners let the main cottage on Airbnb for £250 a night whilst still having undisturbed access to the cabins without being overlooked.

The cottage is immaculately presented throughout and the living accommodation is well balanced and arranged over two floors. The ground floor living accommodation comprises of a kitchen, bathroom and a large and light filled living room which benefits from a wood burner. Moving up through the property on to the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which are good size double rooms, whilst bedroom three is a single room that could be utilized as an office/study.

Outside to the front of the property there is a fully enclosed, sunny aspect patio area with ample space for a table and chairs. To the rear of the property, there is a landscaped garden made up of several tiers. The garden has an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and trees and large garden ponds. The white stone chippings and greenery give the garden a delightful Mediterranean feeling throughout. There is a top decked terrace enjoying a delightfully sunny aspect and views overlooking the Cairn and towards open countryside and a 4' deep swimming pool. The pool is heated through solar power and the water to the property is not metered making it an ideal addition to the garden. Just below the top decked area, there is a large self-contained cabin which has been designed internally to a high specification throughout. The living accommodation comprises of a large open plan living area/kitchen and a bedroom/shower room. The cabin could potentially provide a good second income, but could also be utilized as a home work office or make for great living space for a dependant relative. The second of the two cabins is even larger than the first and is arranged over two floors. This could be an excellent opportunity to create yet more self contained ancillary accommodation as its currently only being utilised as a large workshop/storage area.

The property currently makes for a comfortable home for the growing family but would also suit those seeking a sizeable property to relocate or a sound buy to let investment. This truly exceptional home warrants an early internal inspection to avoid disappointment.

The town of Ilfracombe itself has a variety of small independent shops as well as larger supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op. There are schools for all ages, a health care centre, cottage hospital, theatre, post office and a bank. The picturesque seafront and harbour has further shops, bars and some fantastic restaurants. Wildersmouth Beach and the famous Victorian handcrafted Tunnels Beach are along the Esplanade which leads to the harbour area. The renowned artist Damien Hirst’s influence can be felt by the addition of many art galleries which have appeared over recent years, together with his majestic 60’ tall ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour mouth. Barnstaple, North Devon’s main trading centre is approximately 12 miles away with many of the big name shops and rail link to the intercity network at Tiverton. North Devon has a huge amount to offer with fabulous golden sands and surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, just a short car ride away and Exmoor National Park is within easy reach and enjoys some breath taking scenery and mile and miles of walking.
Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in an easterly direction along the High Street. Pass through the traffic lights at Church Street and at the mini roundabout take the left hand exit. Bear off immediately right into Station Road sign posted Lee Bay. Continue up Station Road and proceed around the sharp right hand bend and at the T Junction turn left onto Slade Road. Continue along Slade Road passing the Slade Community Centre on the right, park on the right hand side of the road just prior to the turning to Saltmer Close which is on the left and 2 Colley Bridge will be found on the right hand side at the bottom of this road.