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Fairfield, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

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TENURE
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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 £420,000

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 £281,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £420,000

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 £420,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
24 Fairfield is a beautifully presented and recently refurbished detached bungalow with a real ?WOW factor?. The property sits in a sought after close which is located just a short distance from the towns amenities, schools for all ages and the high street. The home has been the subject of considerable improvement throughout and is presented in A1 order with tasteful and neutral modern decor and high quality fixtures and fittings. Outside, the gardens have also been significantly improved and landscaped by the present owners providing delightful sitting areas as well as a good sized, level and enclosed lawn as well. Delightful views can be enjoyed out over the town towards the Torrs and the sea in the distance with the property being positioned on the sunny side of the valley.

Fairfield is a popular and select close situated on the sunnier side of the valley elevated above the town yet within easy reach of the local amenities. There are various shops, restaurants, wine bars and public houses, cafes, art galleries and the Landmark Theatre within the sea front area. Damien Hirst's Verity statute stands prominently on Ilfracombe pier and has been the catalyst for a great number of visitors to the town over recent years. The high street with its further selection of small independent shops and amenities is just a short distance away and there are schools for all ages, very close by, as well as Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op Supermarkets. Ilfracombe has beaches at Wildersmouth and the famous Tunnels Beaches which are accessed via Victorian hand cut tunnels and have a sea water pool at low tide.

North Devon has a huge amount to offer with the fabulous golden sand surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton just a short car ride away. The Exmoor National Park is also within easy reach and enjoys some breath-taking scenery and miles and miles of walking. North Devon?s main trading centre, Barnstaple, is approximately 12 miles away and has many of the big name shops. There is also a rail link to Exeter which then connects directly to the major stations in London. The main A361 North Devon Link road also connects from Barnstaple and joins the M5 at junction 27.

An entrance porch, handy for coats, boots and shoes, leads through into the entrance hall wall. There is a delightful slate tiled floor leading through the hall and on to the heart of the home which is the fabulous 19ft x 16ft kitchen/family room. This room really has the wow factor and is a great daytime living space. There is direct access onto a raised sun terrace which creates the perfect connection between the living accommodation and the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of high quality base and wall units and complimented by integrated appliances which include a hob with extractor canopy over, a double oven, fridge and freezer and a dishwasher. There is a breakfast bar which is a great spot for morning coffee with pendant lighting over providing a functional yet stylish and well-lit focal point to room. Views from here stretch over the town towards the Torrs, Cairn and the sea. For practicality, there is a handy utility room which houses the washing machine and tumble dryer and has space items such as the vacuum cleaner and the ironing board. The 18ft x 13ft lounge is another spacious living room which has attractive wood effect floor and a wood burner set on a slate hearth with an attractive tiled backdrop.

Moving through the bungalow, there are three good-sized bedrooms. The newly refurbished shower has modern, clean lines and a large walk-in shower cubicle and there is also a separate cloakroom/wc. There is potential to convert the loft area to form additional accommodation if required and subject to any necessary consent. The loft space is very large, fully insulated and there is already a Velux style window in place at the rear.

The property benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing and has uPVC fascias, soffits, gutters and downpipes for ease of maintenance.

Outside, at the front of the property there is a brick paved hard standing which provides off road parking and leads to the attached garage. The front garden has been attractively landscaped and comprises a delightful well-screened and private raised paved patio with built-in bench style seating and adjacent lawn with an attractive backdrop of colourful and well-stocked flowerbeds with shrubs, plants and trees. The is outside lighting and an outside tap. Access from one side of the bungalow leads around to rear where there is a generous sized raised paved sun terrace which can also be directly accessed from the kitchen/family room. This area is perfect for an al-fresco meal, a barbecue or sunbathing and the delightful views towards the Torrs, Cairn and the sea can be appreciated. Steps from the terrace lead down and across the rear of the property to a further paved area that sits behind the garage. There is provision for a rotary airer and access into a large store shed/workshop. The main part of the rear garden comprises a large and level lawn which is fully enclosed by modern close-boarded fencing and a red brick wall providing a safe environment for younger children and pets alike. The gardens enjoy plenty of sunlight throughout the day and late into the evening.

24 Fairfield truly is a delightful and beautifully presented home is a great location and we fully advise an early internal inspection.

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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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Homewise, Covering North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall

48 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

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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