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2 bedroom apartment for sale

Woolacombe

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

818 sq ft

76 sq m

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Description

This attractive apartment occupies a front-line position directly on The Esplanade, offering wonderful views across Woolacombe beach to Putsborough, over to Morte Point and out to Lundy Island.

The well-planned accommodation is accessed via a communal hall with stairs or lift leading to the first floor. The apartment itself is arranged with entrance hall opening into the dual aspect open plan kitchen/living/dining room with sea views enjoyed from both the kitchen and living areas.

The master bedroom is also dual aspect and enjoys lovely sea views across the Bay complemented by an en-suite shower room. There is a second double bedroom, a good-sized, separate family bathroom and a useful store cupboard.

This spacious two-bedroom apartment is an excellent opportunity to acquire a "lock up and leave" holiday retreat, offered with the advantage of no onward chain. While there is a restriction prohibiting the property from being let as a holiday home or short-term rental, it would undoubtedly make for a very comfortable permanent residence or second home to enjoy this beautiful coastline.

The property is well-equipped for comfort and convenience, featuring UPVc double glazing, gas central heating, and a long lease, providing peace of mind for the prospective owner.
 
This property is one of six apartments within the well-maintained White Rose building. Each apartment, benefits from a dedicated parking space and access to additional visitor parking, and a communal drying area.

Lease
This spacious apartment comes to the market for the first time since the current owners purchase in 2010 and offers the remainder of a 999 year lease granted in 2001. The management fee is currently £1920 per annum and there is a share of the freehold.

NB Some of the photos have been taken with a wide angled lens to make more of the rooms

Services
Gas central heating and hot water
Mains electricity
Mains water and sewerage

Location
The North Devon coastline has been designated a World Surfing Reserve, joining iconic destinations such as Malibu and Santa Cruz in California, and Manly and Australia's Gold Coast, placing the area firmly among the world's premier surfing locations.

The award-winning Woolacombe Beach is widely recognised as one of the finest beaches in the UK. Situated on the North Devon coast between Croyde and Ilfracombe, its spectacular three-mile stretch of golden sand is popular with surfers and families alike, offering a classic seaside experience.

One visit here and it is easy to see why. Not only is the coastline stunning and a true surfer's paradise, but the area also enjoys easy access to National Trust land, with scenic coastal walks and renowned surfing beaches including Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton all within easy reach.

The village of Woolacombe offers an appealing selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, and is ideally positioned for exploring the surrounding coast and countryside - from the wild beauty of Exmoor National Park, to the natural wonders of Lundy Island, and the charming nearby villages of Mortehoe and Croyde.

Golf enthusiasts are well catered for, with a 9-hole course at Mortehoe, 18-hole courses at Ilfracombe, and the championship links courses at Saunton, located approximately twenty minutes away by car.

The regional centre of Barnstaple provides a wide range of high street names and independent boutiques, along with a leisure centre, indoor tennis facilities, a branch line railway station and a regional hospital. The A361 offers convenient access to the M5 at Tiverton.

Directions to find:
From Braunton: At the crossroad traffic lights in the centre of Braunton, continue straight along the A361 and follow this road until the Mullacott roundabout. At the roundabout take the 1st exit. Continue along the B3343 towards the centre of Woolacombe. With The Barn on your left, turn right onto The Esplanade and travel for approximately 400 metres. White Rose can be found on the right hand side.

Approximate distance to Locations:
Woolacombe Beach 0.1 miles (4 minute walk)
Croyde Beach 5.3 miles
Croyde Village 4.8 miles
Putsborough 5 miles
Saunton Beach 6.7 miles
Braunton 6.7 miles
Barnstaple Centre 14.1 miles


Council Tax Band: D (North Devon District Council)
Tenure: Leasehold

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We are North Devon's most forward thinking estate agent handling sales throughout North Devon, and in particular, specialising in lifestyle accommodation along the North Devon Coast. Offering prestige properties for all budgets and particularly waterfront in the villages of Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, where miles of beautiful sandy beaches have always attracted surfers and walkers and which now provides an idyllic location for a second home or retreat.

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