Sommers Crescent, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

A well-appointed and beautifully presented three bedroom maisonette overlooking the seafront, within just a few hundred yards of Ilfracombe's picturesque harbour with its renowned restaurants and Damien Hirst's 'Verity' statue. The local facilities are all just a short stroll away making the apartments ideally positioned for convenience. The property itself is arranged across two floors and features light and airy living accommodation, as well as sea views, balcony and parking. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

The living accommodation comprises of a spacious entrance hallway, that has doorways leading off to the principle rooms and a stairway which leads to the first floor. The kitchen is located at the front of the property and is fully equipped with a range of base and eye level units, integrated sink and oven with a four ring gas hob. The living room is a cosy room with ample space for sizeable furniture. The dining room is the social hub of the property and enjoys breath-taking coastal views to the rear elevation. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, as well as the additional benefit of a balcony with glass balustrade. The balcony is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and watch the world go by. The accommodation on this floor is completed with a three piece family bathroom, comprising of a bathtub, WC and wash hand basin. Moving up through the property on to the next floor, there is a spacious landing with doors leading off to each of the three bedrooms and a shower room. There is also a useful storage cupboard which currently houses the washing machine and dryer. Bedroom 2 and 3 are both good size double bedrooms located at the front of the property. Bedroom 1 is an impressive double room located at the rear of the property, benefitting for a large store cupboard and superb coastal views. The shower room is a well presented three piece suite with a fully tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

The property comes with a parking space which is located in a private car park on the left-hand side of Sommers Crescent.

AGENTS NOTE
The property is leasehold with a 999-year lease which commenced on 1st January 2012. The freehold is vested within 5 Sommers Crescent Management Company Limited and is shared by its 3 apartments. Apartment 3 holds 40% share of this freehold and contributes to the cost of communal hallway lighting and buildings insurance, which the owner reports to be an annual total of £520 in 2023. The costs of any agreed maintenance or improvements to communal areas are divided between the 3 apartments, so there are no regular service charges.

The town of Ilfracombe itself has a variety of small independent shops as well as larger supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op. There are schools for all ages, a health care centre, cottage hospital, theatre, post office and a bank. The picturesque seafront and harbour has further shops, bars and some fantastic restaurants. Wildersmouth Beach and the famous Victorian handcrafted Tunnels Beach are along the Esplanade which leads to the harbour area. The renowned artist Damien Hirst’s influence can be felt by the addition of many art galleries which have appeared over recent years, together with his majestic 60’ tall ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour mouth. Barnstaple, North Devon’s main trading centre is approximately 12 miles away with many of the big name shops and rail link to the intercity network at Tiverton. North Devon has a huge amount to offer with fabulous golden sands and surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, just a short car ride away and Exmoor National Park is within easy reach and enjoys some breath taking scenery and mile and miles of walking.
From our office in Ilfracombe High Street, viewers are advised to proceed on foot in a easterly direction. Upon reaching the fork in the road, follow down to the left hand side into Fore Street and after a short distance follow the road into Sommers Crescent. Number 5 can be found a short way down on the right hand side..