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West Down, 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 £365,000

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 £244,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £365,000

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 £365,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
A beautiful 16th-century Grade II listed farmhouse, offering a spacious and inviting family home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Set in a tranquil rural location, the property features two gardens, off-road parking, and an additional ? acre with an orchard, stream, and space for outbuildings. Inside, the farmhouse combines traditional charm with modern updates, including a custom-built kitchen, a grand sitting and dining room with an inglenook fireplace, and a luxurious master suite. With energy-efficient improvements, expansive outdoor space, and easy access to local amenities, this home is the perfect blend of comfort and countryside living.

2 Fullabrook Barton is an exquisite 16th-century three-bedroom, two-bathroom Grade II listed farmhouse set as a spacious and inviting family home with everything you need to live the good life. With two gardens, off-road parking and an additional ? of an acre with orchard, stream, and two hardstanding pads for outbuildings, this property is a unique opportunity for those who want the space and tranquility of a rural location with easy access to local schools and town amenities.

As you step inside, you are welcomed by a spacious boot room, showcasing elegant custom-built dark green cabinetry, perfectly complemented by striking mosaic flooring. Turning left, you'll walk into a farmhouse-style kitchen that blends traditional and contemporary design and was custom built by a local carpenter for the current owners in 2021. Here, the mosaic flooring continues, while royal blue units with copper handles and solid wooden surfaces create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with integrated appliances, including a fridge, freezer, microwave, and a Rangemaster cooker, all framed by a classic Belfast sink with copper swan neck tap. There's also a dishwasher and delightful views over the front lawn.

The sitting and dining room is a grand, light-filled space, offering ample room for family gatherings and entertaining. With its large windows overlooking the back garden, the room is bathed in natural light, highlighting an original inglenook fireplace, framed by the original beam and houses a large and well-maintained log-burning stove. Rich wooden floors complement the stone features, while the room's generous proportions easily accommodate a large dining table for hosting guests.

From the sitting room, double doors lead to a charming utility area and grant access to the rear garden?a cozy outdoor retreat perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. However, the real outdoor showstopper awaits beyond.

Upstairs, the first floor houses a beautifully appointed family bathroom, featuring sandstone tiles, a bath with shower attachment, a hand basin, and elegant parquet-style flooring. The master bedroom is a true haven, boasting serene views over the front garden. The master suite includes ample storage, as well as space for a super king bed and an indulgent ensuite bathroom, complete with a large walk-in rainfall shower, stunning turquoise tiling, grey cabinetry, and parquet flooring.

The second bedroom is another generously sized double, currently featuring a walk-in wardrobe but originally designed to include an ensuite, which could easily be restored if desired. This room also provides ample storage and access to a large loft area, which is fully insulated and boarded out. The third bedroom is equally impressive, with vaulted ceilings, original beams, and space for a large double bed, adding to the character and warmth of the property.

The current owners have increased the heat efficiency of this home by installing custom-built secondary glazing, which can be easily removed on warmer days. The heat efficiency of this home was further improved by a brand-new boiler and cast-iron radiators in keeping with the original features of this property, but with the hidden benefit of a modern multi-zone heating system that can be controlled from your phone.

The outdoor space at Fullabrook Barton is nothing short of extraordinary. The front of the property offers ample parking for 3-4 cars, and from the driveway, you are greeted by ? of an acre of fertile land, featuring two large concrete pads supplied with water and electric, offering a myriad of opportunities, from additional income via a holiday let (subject to planning permission), or a smallholding for rearing animals, growing vegetables, and living off the land. This expansive garden offers room for outdoor seating, children's play area, or just space to sit and enjoy the tranquility of the Devon countryside surrounded by the wildlife that makes itself at home in this rural countryside idyll. If you've been looking for the good life ? welcome home.

Fullabrook Barton is a rare opportunity to own a charming country property with modern conveniences, surrounded by idyllic views and peaceful gardens. With its stunning interior, ample space, and unbeatable outdoor setting, this property is a perfect blend of rural retreat and family home.



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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West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

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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 one-off amount to live in the property of their choice free from rent, mortgage, or interest repayments. This can be applied to any property that is on the market with any estate agent anywhere in England or Wales, subject to property criteria such as being of standard construction.

The amount paid is subject to age, personal circumstance, and property criteria, and typically ranges from 20%, 50% less than the market value.

Plus, there is always the option to secure a future inheritance for loved ones too. The Home For Life Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of how you could benefit from a Home For Life Plan on your next home, try the calculator on our website and instantly see a new property price you could look up to and an estimate on how much you could save.

We pride ourselves on our first-class service and family values, and ensure every customer is treated just like that part of the family. Our aim is to help our customers find happiness, security, and financial peace of mind for their future. Discover how we could help you by visiting our website for further details or simply give us a call for a personalised quote.

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