3-bedroom semi-detached house · EX34 9QB
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A deceptively spacious 3 bedroom freehold property in a convenient location just tucked away from the High Street and local amenities.
Other benefits include modern refitted kitchen, shower room along with additional downstairs w.c.
Blacksmith’s Cottage is a deceptively spacious three-bedroom end-of-terrace freehold home, tucked away in a quiet position just off the High Street, offering convenient level access to a wide range of local amenities and nearby bus routes.
The accommodation is well-presented throughout and benefits from gas central heating to radiators, a modern refitted kitchen and shower room, with the added practicality of a ground floor WC.
On entering the property, a front door opens into a long entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor which has an additional skylight added recently.
From the hall, there is access to a useful downstairs WC. An archway leads through to a generously sized refitted kitchen, The wall-mounted boiler is also located within the kitchen.
Further along the ground floor is the third bedroom, a versatile space which could equally serve as a home office or study.
To the rear of the property, and forming the heart of the home, is a spacious lounge/dining room, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
To the first floor, the landing provides access to all rooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous double, offering ample space for wardrobes and additional furniture.
Bedroom two is also a well-proportioned double room and benefits from access to the loft. Completing the accommodation is a modern refitted family shower room.
Externally, the property is approached via a shared gateway with one other property, steps leading down to the front entrance, where there is a courtyard area which the majority is owned by 3 Blacksmiths cottage, this area catches the afternoon sun.
Agents Note All main services connected Ilfracombe town offers a variety of independent shops along with larger supermarkets both in and out of town including Lidl, Tesco and Co-Op with further shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars within the area.
The picturesque seafront and harbour area is where the renowned artist Damien Hirst influence can be found along with his 60’ ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour entrance.
In addition is the exciting new water hub and café making the harbour area a hive of activity.
North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers.
The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with the Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California.
In addition Exmoor National Park offers breath taking scenery with miles and miles of walks.
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. Ready to take the next step?
Whether your home is on the market, or you’re just thinking about selling, now or in the future, and you’d just like some advice, we’d love to help! Andrew Carr Sales Nicola Draper Lettings 1.
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