4 Portland Park, Ilfracombe

Detached art deco style home enjoying stunning sea views, ¼ of an acre gardens and extensive parking. Well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, four Bedrooms and former planning permission to extend. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band E. Freehold.

Situation And Amenities - Peacehaven enjoys a fantastic elevated position, situated within a private 'no through' lane, boasting incredible 180 degree sea views towards the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh coastline, with Ilfracombe town centre and beach within a healthy walking distance. Ilfracombe is a seaside resort, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs, the award winning Landmark Theatre is close by with its iconic double conical roof design. The town caters well for its inhabitants with primary and secondary schooling and a good range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants along with Tesco supermarket. Leisure facilities include Ilfracombe golf club, Ilfracombe Rugby Club and the state of the art water sports and arts marine leisure hub.
A regular bus service provides access to Braunton, Minehead and regional centre of Barnstaple, which is about 11 miles to the south and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as North Devon District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads on to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London, Paddington, in just over two hours. In April 2022 North Devon became the first place in the UK to be selected as a World Surfing Reserve (WSR). It joins a list that includes Malibu and Santa Cruz in California, and the Gold Coast and Manly in Australia. North Devon's famous surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Woolacombe, are all within about 10 miles.
The Exmoor National Park provides endless bridleways and footpaths for those who wish to ride and walk and appreciate the dramatic rugged coastline and countryside.

Description - We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful, spacious, detached, Art deco style home which enjoys stunning sea views, large ¼ of an acre gardens and extensive parking in a private road location. This fantastic home offers well-proportioned accommodation currently arranged over two floors. In November 2020 the current owners were successfully granted planning permission to carry out significant improvements to Peacehaven including creating an open plan family orientated kitchen/dining room, large utility room, balcony from the main bedroom and third floor roof terrace. Although the owners have decided not to make these improvements themselves this is perfect for any buyer to put their own stamp on and create their dream coastal home.
The property retains a number of period features that you would expect from this era including period fireplaces, high ceilings, picture rails, original panelled doors, and stunning curved initial entrance hall.

Accommodation - The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified in the accompanying floorplan but briefly comprises of an art deco style period curved initial entrance door with beautiful leaded glazed inner door and matching side windows, leading into the large HALLWAY with stairs rising to the first floor and doors that lead into all the principal reception rooms. There is a large dual aspect SITTING ROOM, separate DINING ROOM with wood burning stove and a bay window that enjoys direct sea views. The KITCHEN is located to the rear with window opening into the dining room and door to a useful DOWNSTAIRS WC and cupboard. The split level staircase with large landing leads to the first floor LANDING where there is an airing cupboard and doors leading into the FAMILY BATHROOM comprising of panelled bath, sink and WC and FOUR BEDROOMS which are all decent sized and most of which enjoy the fantastic sea views.

Outside - The property is approached via a private 'no through' road with stone pillared entrance way and sweeping tarmac driveway allowing off road parking for up to six vehicles. Peacehaven sits centrally within its ¼ of an acre plot and is mainly laid to lawn. Tiered to the rear with a assortment of mature plants, shrubs and specimen trees including a fantastic array of palms. There are large attractive landscaped terraces to enjoy the all day and evening sun. and vegetable growing areas.

Services - All mains connected. Gas central heating. According to OFCOM superfast broadband is available at the property and there is the likelihood of coverage from several mobile phone networks. For more information please see the OFCOM website:

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From Barnstaple follow the A39 North past the North Devon District Hospital, then take the left hand turning onto the B3230 New Barnstaple Road. Follow the road passing through Muddiford and Milltown. Upon entering Ilfracombe from Mullacott Cross, follow the road into Ilfracombe and at the junction with Hillborough Road turn left. Follow the road and take the next left turning into Castle Hill, then the first left into Portland Park, where the property will be found on the right hand side.