Crofts Lea Park, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

Welcome to this attractive semi-detached family home, perfectly situated in a popular location within the town. Nestled on a large, level plot of 0.18 acres, this property boasts a fabulous 139ft long (42.4m) rear garden ideal for a variety of outdoor pursuits. While in need of modernisation and renovation, it offers excellent scope and potential, presenting a great opportunity to put your own stamp on this charming residence.

The home provides spacious 4-bedroom accommodation arranged over two floors, ensuring ample space for family living. A large single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden is arranged as three generous-sized rooms, suitable for use as ancillary accommodation, a garden room, workshop, home offices or for a range of hobbies and interests. The property enjoys views over the neighbouring properties with glimpses of the Bristol Channel and inland over the countryside, providing a picturesque backdrop to daily life. Approached via its own gated driveway, the property offers plenty of off-road parking, including a detached garage with light and power, and a workshop area to the rear.

Step inside through the spacious entrance porch and into the large entrance hall, featuring an impressive wide staircase to the first floor with an ornate spindle balustrade. The 22ft lounge stretches across the width of the house and includes a feature stone fireplace with a wood burner, providing a focal point to the room. Across the hallway, the separate dining room features double doors opening onto a raised sun deck in the rear garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. Located at the rear of the house, the kitchen and utility room are accompanied by a handy ground floor toilet.

Upstairs, a large landing with a hatch to loft space offers excellent potential for conversion to further accommodation, subject to any necessary consent. There is plenty of room for a new staircase for access. Four generous-sized bedrooms, two at the front and two at the rear, provide ample space for the family. The main bedroom features a built-in wardrobe, sea views, and a door onto a balcony. The rear bedrooms offer views down the garden and over the countryside. The family bathroom is conveniently located.

Double gates open onto a parking and turning area for several vehicles. The garage has light, power, and a workshop area to the rear. The rear garden is the key feature and jewel in the crown, offering plenty of space for extension, if required, subject to consent. The sun deck from the dining room leads to a long, level lawned garden, perfect for children's play, vegetable production, and further cultivation. The spacious outbuilding amounts to approximately 450ft2 (41.8m2) of floor area and offers a wide variety of possibilities, including garden rooms, a home office, workshop, or even ancillary living accommodation, with light, power, and water on hand. There is also a further large store shed. The garden has fenced and hedge borders, is pet-friendly, and enjoys plenty of sun due to is southerly aspect and an open outlook.

Located just 3/4 mile from the high street and 1/4 mile from the picturesque sea front and harbour, the property offers easy access to Brimlands playing fields and Hillsborough, known for its fabulous coastal footpaths and breathtaking scenery, perfect for dog walkers and afternoon strolls. Schools for all ages and a Tesco supermarket are within easy reach. This property represents a great opportunity to create a forever home. Don’t miss the chance to make this charming residence your own and unlock its full potential.
Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in an easterly direction along the high street and on into Portland Street. Follow this road up the hill and continue on passing Lantern Court (McCarthy & Stone) and at the traffic lights turn right onto New Barnstaple Road. Continue along New Barnstaple Road for approximately 450 metres and proceed around the sharp left-hand bend. A further 180 metres long the road turn first left into Crofts Lea Park and continue along the road for 130 metres where number 8 Crofts Lea Park will be found on the right-hand side.