Station Road, Ilfracombe

A substantial detached 1960s bungalow offering generous and versatile accommodation including 4 bedrooms & 2 reception rooms with potential to create more by converting an integral garage or the roof space, subject to planning permission. The property is set in large, mature, secluded gardens, in a quiet but convenient residential area, within walking distance of the beach & town centre. No upward chain. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band D. Freehold.

Situation & Amenities - Merlin is approached by a long, sweeping, private driveway, screened from the road and on an elevated site with fine views across the town. Although quietly and conveniently situated, the property is also within walking distance of Ilfracombe town with all its retail and leisure facilities – including the harbour area and beaches - as well as country walks and the nearby Cairn Nature Reserve. Being on the periphery of the town, the property is also within easy access of Lee Bay, the South West Coast Path, Woolacombe and Braunton. Barnstaple is about 30 minutes by car and as the regional centre houses the area’s main business, leisure and shopping opportunities, together with Pannier Market and district hospital. The area is well served by excellent state and private schools. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description - Merlin presents elevations of brick with double glazed windows, beneath a tiled roof. The property is understood to originally date from the 1960s but has been remodelled over the subsequent years. This is the first time the property has entered the market for over 40 years, and is offered vacant with no upward chain. The existing accommodation is generous, versatile and could potentially suit dual occupation by parts of the same family. Furthermore, there is a central integral garage which would easily convert to provide additional accommodation, subject to any necessary planning permission. There is also a very generous loft space, which once again could be converted into yet more accommodation, subject to any necessary planning permission being obtained, and from this the views would be even more spectacular. The property is complemented by the secluded gardens, which are mainly walled and there are many specimen trees and shrubs in evidence.

Accommodation - PORCH, ENTRANCE HALL with various storage cupboards and direct connection to the INTEGRAL GARAGE. Access to the loft is provided by a folding ladder. The LOUNGE is bright and airy and positioned at the front of the bungalow. There are pleasant open views over the town and a central fireplace. SITTING ROOM overlooking the REAR GARDEN. The KITCHEN is equipped with a range of fitted base and wall units, along with convenient breakfast area. Adjacent to this is a REAR LOBBY which leads to a separate CLOAKROOM/WC and another storage cupboard, as well as providing direct access to the REAR GARDEN. There are four generously sized BEDROOMS – all spacious enough to accommodate double beds. Three of the bedrooms are fitted with built-in wardrobes. There is a FAMILY BATHROOM and separate SHOWER ROOM.

Outside - To the front the tarmacked driveway starts at Station Road and meanders up to a large parking and turning area, with space for several vehicles. The FRONT GARDEN is well screened, providing a high degree of privacy from mature trees, shrubs and bushes. Alongside the driveway a central flowerbed is stocked with plants, creating a colourful display in the Spring and Summer months. Paths at both sides of the bungalow lead to the REAR GARDEN, which is fully enclosed by a wall, offering privacy and seclusion and the garden features a mix of grassed areas, colourful flower beds and mature plantings which create a calm outdoor environment.

Services - All mains services are connected. Gas-fired central heating.

Directions - Proceed in a Westerly direction along the High Street. Pass through the traffic lights at Church Street, and at the mini roundabout take the left-hand exit. Bear off immediately right into Station Road and the property is the first up the road on the right-hand side, approached via its own private driveway and identified by our For Sale board.