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Whittingham Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £285,000

Description

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60S customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £191,000 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £285,000


The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.


For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £285,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This spacious and extended 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi-detached family home has the considerable benefit of a superb 90ft long rear garden, a delightful lounge with a wood burner and a good-sized modern kitchen diner. The extension provides a handy utility room and an additional ground floor shower room. The property enjoys views over the town towards the Bristol Channel and there is unrestricted parking available within the road.

This delightful family home has been much improved by the present owners and is well-presented throughout. The home has been extended at the rear and it has the considerable benefit of a superb rear garden which measures a very impressive and generous 90ft (27.7 metres) long by 30ft (9.4 metres) wide. The garden is the standout feature of the property and is ideal for a variety of outdoor pursuits, child and pet friendly. There southerly aspect provides plenty of sunlight throughout the day and there are various different patios and sitting areas, a level lawn and an outdoor entertaining area perfect for barbecues and al-fresco dining. The property also enjoys views over the town towards Capstone, the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh coastline. The schools for all ages are close by and the high street shops and amenities are just over 1/4 of a mile away.

During the owners occupation, the windows have been replaced the uPVC triple glazed units, a new composite front door and large triple glazed patio doors onto the garden. The wood burner in the lounge has been installed and the boiler for the gas fired central heating replaced (approximately 2 years ago). The home is presented in mainly neutral tones with an attractive new floor laid in the hallway and the lounge.

The property comprises three bedrooms together with a bright and airy lounge, a kitchen/diner, utility room, ground floor shower room and a first-floor family bathroom.

The house is larger than many of its counterparts due to the single storey extension at the rear which provides a side passageway, accessible from the front and rear of the property, and handy utility room and a shower room which is in addition to the family bathroom on the first floor. The 17ft lounge is a bright and airy room and provides direct access via large glazed double doors onto an enclosed patio in the rear garden which blends indoor and outdoor living seamlessly. There are views over the town towards the sea from the front of the lounge and a feature fireplace with a wood burner provides a focal point to the room. The kitchen/diner is another spacious room with a range of white modern fitted base and wall units with space for all of the usual kitchen appliances. There is also ample space for a family sized dining table and chairs. The kitchen leads onto the side passageway and out to the rear extension as mentioned earlier.

Moving to the first floor, there are three good-sized bedrooms as well as the family bathroom which has a shower over the bath.

Outside, at the front of the property, there is unrestricted parking available within the road. The front garden has low-maintenance gravelled terracing and a few steps up to the front door. The rear garden has plenty to offer and a variety of different areas to enjoy. Immediately behind the house there is an enclosed paved patio which is directly accessible from the double doors from the lounge as well as the rear of the side passageway. The garden is terraced on several levels but has large useable level areas to suit a variety of activities. A few steps lead up from the lower patio to a coloured gravelled area with a garden shed and then onto a large lawned garden. Towards the top of the garden there is a large decked sitting area, perfect for sun loungers and outdoor furniture. Adjacent to the deck is a Pergola over a paved outdoor entertaining/barbecue area. At the very top of the garden there is a further low maintenance coloured gravelled tier. The gardens have fenced boundaries is safe for pets and smaller children.

The property represents a perfect opportunity for the growing family and is an excellent second time purchase for those looking to move up the property ladder. We fully advise an early internal inspection to appreciate the size of the property and the facilities on offer.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall 8' x 5'10" (2.44m x 1.78m).

Lounge 17' x 11'2" (5.18m x 3.4m).

Kitchen/Diner 13'2" x 10'6" (4.01m x 3.2m).

Side Hallway 16'4" x 3'6" (4.98m x 1.07m).

Shower Room 6' x 5'8" (1.83m x 1.73m).

Utility Room 9'2" x 6'9" (2.8m x 2.06m).

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 13'6" x 9'3" (4.11m x 2.82m).

Bedroom 2 10'3" x 9'5" (3.12m x 2.87m).

Bedroom 3 11'9" x 6'2" (3.58m x 1.88m).

Bathroom 6'9" x 5'4" (2.06m x 1.63m).

Rear Garden 90' x 30' (27.43m x 9.14m).





The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.

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Whittingham Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

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Homewise, Covering North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall

48 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

Homewise, Covering North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall

Homewise is a family-run business and we have been helping people to find the right property for their needs for over 50 years. While our office is based in West Sussex, we help home-movers throughout England & Wales the country with our exclusive Home for Life Plan.

This plan incorporates the purchase of a Lifetime Lease which enables those aged 60 and over to secure their next property for less than the market value. By purchasing a Lifetime Lease, our customers benefit from paying a

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