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Croftswood Gardens, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

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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 £450,000

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 £301,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £450,000

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 £450,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
4 Croftswood Gardens is a spacious, considerably extended and much improved detached family home situated along a private road in a quiet tucked away location enjoying excellent views over the town taking in Hillsborough, The Chambercombe Valley and Hele Bay, the Bristol Channel and distant Welsh Coast. The property has flexible accommodation ideal for the larger family or alternatively could provide space for a dependent relative.

Croftswood Gardens is located towards the outskirts of the town approximately half a mile from the High Street and picturesque sea front with its working harbour and fish quay. The 3 schools within the town are also a similar distance away and the local Tesco supermarket is just short distance accessible either on foot or by car. There is a regular bus service. The accommodation is arranged on 2 floors and benefits from a modern gas central heating system, Upvc double glazing and cavity wall insulation. All of the extension and building works have been carried out in accordance with planning consent and building regulation approval.

An entrance porch opens into an entrance hall which has stairs to the first floor and in turn leads through into a pleasant dining room which has a large feature window to the front enjoying the excellent views to the front over surrounding properties towards Hillsborough the Chambercome Valley, Hele Bay, the Bristol Channel and distant Welsh Coast. The dining room gives access into the kitchen and also there is an archway through into a superb 18' x 12' lounge which has a large bow shaped window to front which again enjoys the outstanding coastal views. There is a fireplace with an electric fire providing a focal point to the room. At the rear of the property there is a 19' kitchen/breakfast room which overlooks the rear garden and has a range of modern fitted base and wall units and includes a breakfast bar, extractor canopy and plumbing for a dishwasher. The kitchen also has the benefit of under floor heating. A large roof light window allows plenty of light to flood the room.

There is a large 'L' shaped sitting/playroom located at the rear of the property which could also be utilised as a 5th bedroom if required. Immediately adjacent is a beautiful utility room which has fitted base and wall units and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. On the opposite side of the property an inner lobby leads through to 2 double bedrooms. Bedroom 2 is located at the front and again enjoys the excellent views of the countryside and coastline and has a range of built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 is located at the rear and overlooks the garden. Immediately adjacent is a family bathroom which has tiled walls and comprises a white suite which includes a low level w.c. panelled bath and handbasin.

On the first floor on the landing there is a useful storage cupboard which houses the gas fired combination boiler for the central heating and hot water. The superb 15' x 13' master bedroom suite has dormer windows to both front and rear and enjoys the outstanding views over the town towards the countryside, Hillsborough, Bristol Channel and distant Welsh Coast. There are a range of built-in wardrobes and a door gives access into a large eaves storage area. There is an en suite shower room/w.c. comprising a white suite including a shower cubicle, low level w.c. and handbasin. Across the landing is bedroom 4 which again is a good sized room enjoying sea views and ideal for use as a double bedroom or alternatively a home office.

Outside, at the front of the property there is a detached gable roof garage and road level with additional car parking for 2/3 cars within the private road. Steps lead up from the road winding through the front garden which is terrace and well stocked with a variety of shrubs, plants and bushes. There is access from both sides of the property around to the rear where there is a paved yard area with outside tap and outside light. Steps lead up onto a middle tier of garden which is laid as patio with gravelled flower bed borders. Further steps lead up onto the upper tier which is laid primarily to lawn and has a decked area with summer house which enjoys views towards the Bristol Channel. There is power and lighting throughout the garden ideal for outdoor entertaining.

We fully advise an early internal inspection of this delightful family home to appreciate the size and flexibility of the accommodation on offer.

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.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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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.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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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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