Greenclose Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BT

5 bedroom House for sale

£340,000

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Summary
Welcome to this characterful Victorian residence, centrally located and just a few meters from the high street. This deceptively spacious home is ideal for families, boasting accommodation spread over three floors, and conveniently close to all local amenities. A short stroll takes you to the picturesque sea front, harbour, and the scenic Torrs walk. As you step inside, the delightful hallway immediately imparts a feeling of space and grandeur, featuring an original mosaic tiled floor and a grandiose staircase with a stripped spindle balustrade. This home is packed full of period features, including high ceilings and ornate fireplaces, adding to its unique charm. There are two generous-sized reception rooms offering versatile living spaces. The impressive lounge is light-filled, with a bay window to the front, a feature ornamental cast iron fireplace with a mantle, and recessed arched alcoves all provide a focal point to the room. Decorative coving, a central light rose, and a wooden floor complete the Victorian touches. The separate dining room is perfect for family meals and entertaining, featuring a fitted floor-to-ceiling bookshelf and store cupboard. Glazed double doors open onto the sizeable courtyard garden, blending indoor and outdoor living seamlessly. The kitchen is equipped with a range of fitted units, a deep glazed ‘Butlers’ style sink, and a range style cooker with an extractor canopy, making it both functional and stylish. A door leads out to the rear courtyard, enhancing practicality. Additionally, a handy ground floor toilet is located for added convenience. Moving to the first floor, the split-level spacious landing leads to two of the five bedrooms. The main bedroom suite exudes period charm with painted wooden floorboards, a bay window, and a coved ceiling. The en suite shower room is a modern yet sympathetically designed addition, providing excellent convenience. Another double bedroom on this floor features an ornamental original fireplace. The family bathroom is designed with a nod to the Victorian era and includes a centrally positioned rolled top bath, a toilet, hand basin, and a separate walk-in shower cubicle. Two large built-in cupboards offer abundant storage space. Up to the second floor, there are three more spacious bedrooms, each with their own features and character. Bedroom 3 includes a double-sized bedroom with a partial room divider screening a shower cubicle, toilet, and hand basin, all complemented by a tiled floor – an excellent facility for family living. Bedroom 4 features an original fireplace and stripped floorboards, while Bedroom 5 is a cosy and snug yet spacious room, perfect for various uses, perhaps as a home office, if required. The L-shaped enclosed courtyard garden, accessible from both the dining room and the kitchen, is very private. It features flowerbed borders, a decked sitting area, and a store shed. This area provides ample room for outdoor furniture, making it ideal for al fresco meals, barbecues, and relaxing. Additionally, Greenclose Road offers plenty of unrestricted parking, adding to the convenience of this centrally located home. The property is currently used as a successful holiday let and produces a significant annual income. All of the furniture and equipment is available to purchase, by separate negotiation, if required. This delightful and elegant Victorian home offers much more than meets the eye from outside. It must be viewed to fully appreciate the space, style, and facilities on offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your family home.
Measurements
  • Ground Floor
  • Entrance Lobby1.52m x 1.17m
  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge5.2m x 4.93m
  • Dining Room4.3m x 3.89m
  • Kitchen4.98m x 3.5m
  • Cloakroom/WC1.52m x 1.14m
  • First Floor
  • Split Level Landing
  • Bathroom3.15m x 3.1m
  • Separate WC1.37m x 0.97m
  • Bedroom 14.95m x 4.04m
  • En Suite Shower Room3.12m x 2.7m
  • Bedroom 24.32m x 3.84m
  • Second Floor
  • Landing
  • Bedroom 3 (Suite)4.32m x 3.86m
  • Bedroom 43.86m x 3.66m
  • Bedroom 53.1m x 2.77m
  • Outside
  • L-Shaped Rear Courtyard Garden10.16m x 6.88m