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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · EX34 7AS
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A substantial and imposing four-bedroom detached residence enjoying breathtaking views across Woolacombe Bay and the surrounding coastline.
Beautifully presented throughout and currently operating as a successful holiday let, this impressive coastal home offers exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation, a magnificent master bedroom suite with private sea-facing balcony, four bathrooms, generous off-street parking and attractive outdoor entertaining areas.
The property offers an excellent amount of accommodation, thoughtfully arranged over two floors to provide a wonderful balance of generous living spaces and comfortable bedrooms.
Having been maintained to a very high standard throughout, the property is presented in clean, tidy and attractive decorative order, allowing prospective purchasers the opportunity to move straight in and enjoy everything this highly desirable coastal location has to offer.
One of the standout features of the home is the particularly generous lounge, providing an excellent space for relaxing and entertaining, with double doors opening out to the front of the property.
The kitchen/breakfast room offers a practical and sociable setting for everyday living, with sliding doors separating it from the adjoining dining room.
These can be opened to create a wonderful flow between the two spaces or closed to provide more defined rooms when required.
The dining room leads naturally through to a cosy snug, creating a superb arrangement of interconnected living areas, ideal for larger families, social gatherings or accommodating holiday guests.
Completing the ground-floor accommodation is a useful utility room and a conveniently positioned shower room. The master bedroom suite is undoubtedly one of the property's most impressive features.
Exceptionally spacious and beautifully proportioned, this magnificent room boasts a striking vaulted ceiling, creating a wonderful sense of height, light and openness.
Remote-controlled Velux windows further enhance the airy atmosphere, whilst doors open directly onto a private, front-facing balcony with composite decking.
From here, the spectacular views across Woolacombe Bay and the surrounding coastline can be fully appreciated, providing a truly special setting to sit back, relax and take in the ever-changing coastal scenery.
The master bedroom also benefits from a generously sized en-suite bathroom, completing what is a superb principal suite.
The remaining three bedrooms provide comfortable and flexible accommodation, with a second bedroom also benefiting from its own en-suite facilities.
A separate family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, bringing the total to four bathrooms, including the ground-floor shower room.
This generous arrangement makes the property particularly well suited to larger families, those regularly entertaining guests or purchasers seeking a coastal property with excellent holiday letting potential.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a variety of attractive outdoor seating and entertaining areas.
To the rear is a private, low-maintenance paved garden, providing a wonderful setting for alfresco dining, summer barbecues or simply relaxing in the sunshine.
Additional terraced seating areas offer further opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, including a sheltered seating space and generous sun terrace, creating an excellent environment for entertaining friends and family.
Further practical benefits include an outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day enjoying Woolacombe's golden sandy beach, together with dedicated surfboard storage.
To the front of the property is a generous private driveway providing off-street parking for up to four vehicles, a particularly valuable feature in this popular coastal destination.
An electric vehicle charging point adds further convenience for modern-day living.
The property's superb coastal position is another major attraction, enjoying wonderful views overlooking Woolacombe Bay and the surrounding coastline.
Situated approximately one mile from the centre of Woolacombe, the property offers the perfect balance of a peaceful setting whilst remaining conveniently placed for the village's excellent amenities.
Woolacombe is widely regarded as one of North Devon's most desirable seaside destinations, renowned for its magnificent three-mile stretch of golden sandy beach, excellent surfing conditions, breathtaking coastal scenery and access to the South West Coast Path.
The village also offers a selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional public houses, with the nearby town of Ilfracombe providing a wider range of amenities.
Currently utilised as a successful holiday let, 12 Woolacombe Rise represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully presented detached coastal residence, offering an enviable combination of spacious accommodation, spectacular sea views and excellent practicality.
Whether purchased as a permanent family home, an impressive seaside retreat or to continue its established holiday letting use, this is a property that offers an exceptional opportunity to embrace the very best of the North Devon coastal lifestyle.
Services: All mains services connected. EPC: Council Tax: E Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in a westerly direction heading out of town on the main A361 sign posted Barnstaple.
At Mullacott Cross roundabout take the right hand exit sign posted Woolacombe and Mortehoe and continue along this road for approximately two and a half miles.
Continue down the road towards the village the petrol station and Europa Park.
Turn next right into Woolacombe Rise and proceed up the hill and along the close where number 12 will be found on your right hand side.
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