2 bedroom apartment for sale

A superbly situated ground floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the Esplanade, enjoying breath-taking panoramic sea views, within walking distance of the amenities and sandy beach

Location - Situated within a stone’s throw of the award winning sandy beach and the sea is this fantastic ground floor residence. Woolacombe itself offers a superb community, and there are also many amenities within walking distance of the apartment, including shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Woolacombe Bay Hotel.

The North Devon coastline was selected in April 2022 as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world, with Woolacombe beach itself voted the Best Beach in the UK (Trip Advisor). The property is also ideally situated within a short stroll up the Esplanade to Barricane Beach, which has a seasonal shack overlooking the sea, serving Sri Lankan curry several nights a week during summer. There is also open National Trust land within close proximity that offers an array of magnificent coastal walks. Further sandy beaches are also within easy access at Croyde, Putsborough (which adjoins Woolacombe Beach) and Saunton, which also benefits from a championship golf course.

The village of Braunton offers an excellent range of amenities and leisure pursuits, whilst Exmoor National Park is a short drive. Nearby Ilfracombe offers a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, a supermarket, cinema and a popular theatre. The regional centre of Barnstaple is located about 13 miles away and offers all the area’s main business, shopping and commercial venues.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is at Barnstaple, which connect to Exeter, where there are regular mainline rail services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is around a 75 minute drive, which connects to London and beyond.

Mileages

Woolacombe Beach – Within a stone’s throw
Croyde – 5 miles
Braunton – 6 miles
Ilfracombe – 6 miles
Barnstaple – 13 miles
M5 Motorway/Tiverton Parkway – 52 miles

The Property - This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a spacious apartment on Woolacombe’s Esplanade, enjoying spectacular panoramic views across the sandy beach and out to sea, with Lundy Island in the distance. The property is situated on the ground floor of a beautiful Edwardian building, within walking distance of the fantastic range of amenities and the award winning Blue Flag sandy beach.

The accommodation on offer is spacious, with generous proportions and high ceilings, typical of the Edwardian era. It could suit a variety of uses including as a permanent home or a bolthole by the sea.

There is a superb open plan living room, with floor to ceiling glazing enjoying the magnificent views on offer, two double bedrooms both benefiting from en-suites, as well as separate family bathroom. A particular highlight of the property is a splendid private patio that enjoys wonderful views, providing the perfect setting for alfresco dining and watching the sun set. There is also the benefit of an allocated off-road parking space, along with communal visitor parking.

Properties in this position, with the advantage of no ongoing chain, very rarely become available to the open market, and the agents have no hesitation in recommending a full internal inspection.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, comprises:

The communal entrance door is located at the rear of the building and leads to:

Communal Entrance Hall - Stairs and a lift rise to the upper floors.

Private entrance door leads to:

Private Entrance Hall - Space for coats.

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen - An excellent open plan room with high ceilings and floor to ceiling glazing enjoying panoramic views over the sandy beach and out to sea. Coved ceiling.

Kitchen Area - Comprising a range of matching wall and base units stainless with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces and integrated cooker, five ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine.

Bedroom 1 - Windows enjoying the fantastic sea views and across the sandy beach. A door gives access to the patio and garden. Large storage cupboard.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower cubicle.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the rear elevation. Built-in wardrobes. Airing cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.

En Suite Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Family Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over.

Outside - The property is approached over communal driveway that leads to an allocated parking space. There are also three allocated visitor spaces.

The property boasts a private garden that enjoys outstanding panoramic views over the sea and sandy beach. There is a good sized patio that runs the width of the property and is the perfect place for alfresco dining and watching the world go by, and a further section of garden laid to lawn.

Lease Details - The property is offered for sale with the remainder of a 999 year lease. There is a service charge of £1680 per annum which includes maintenance of the common and external areas. There are six apartments within the building, each benefit from a 1/6 share of the freehold in the management company. The property has a restriction which restricts commercial holiday letting.

Property Information

Services - All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority - North Devon District Council –[use Contact Agent Button].

EPC Rating: C

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Directions - From Braunton, proceed towards Ilfracombe on the A361. At the Mullacott Cross roundabout, turn left signposted towards Woolacombe. Stay on this road until you drop down the hill into the village, and then turn right onto The Esplanade. Proceed for a short distance, and then after the first right hand turning for Rockfield Road, carry on for a short distance where the entrance for the property will be found on the right hand side.