5 bedroom detached house for sale

Foxbeare Lodge is a light and airy detached family home that offers well-presented flexible accommodation with clean, neutral décor and full-height windows, taking advantage of spectacular views. The property overlooks Hillsborough, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a nature reserve. The original property was completely rebuilt, and is presented to a high standard, in 2016 following a fire. It has been in the same family since the 1930s, offering a unique and rare opportunity to the buyer. The main reception room is the 29ft sitting room, which has wooden flooring and two sets of French doors opening onto the garden, welcoming plenty of natural light and taking in the views. The well-proportioned kitchen and dining room also has French doors opening to the garden, as well as an attractive wood burner, fitted storage units, a stainless steel range cooker and space for all the necessary appliances. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, one with an en suite shower room. The first floor has a study area on its landing and three further bedrooms, one of which is a single bedroom which could be used as a study or dressing room as required. The first floor has a shower room, while the family bathroom is found on the ground level.

Local Authority: North Devon Council.

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating.

Council Tax: Band D.

Tenure: Freehold.

A driveway leads from the road to a parking area and a track which leads up to the house, where a vehicle can be parked adjacent to the property. It can also be accessed on foot from Chambercombe Park Road. The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden measuring approximately a third of an acre with rolling lawns, established plants, shrubs and hedgerows and paved terracing. The house and garden benefit from an elevated position with impressive views across the surrounding North Devon countryside and to the sea beyond.

Foxbeare Lodge lies in a sought-after position on the edge of the North Devon coastal town of Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe offers a variety of everyday amenities, including local shops, supermarkets and numerous restaurants, cafés and pubs, as well as a choice of schooling, both primary and secondary. The town also has a charming harbour and several stunning beaches, as well as easy access to the South West Coast Path. The North Devon coastline is renowned for its beautiful scenery and excellent surf, with nearby Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde of particular note. Barnstaple lies approximately 10 miles to the south, providing access to further shopping, schooling and other facilities. The easily-accessed A39 and A361 provide routes along the coast and towards Exeter and the M5.