Detached Edwardian villa enjoying stunning sea views, corner plot gardens and extensive parking. well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors and has not been on the market for over 40 years. Four Reception Rooms, Six Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms. Freehold, Council Tax Band E

Situation And Amenities - 1 Westminster Villas enjoys a fantastic elevated position, with Ilfracombe town centre and beach within a healthy walking distance. Ilfracombe is a seaside resort, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs, the award winning Landmark Theatre is close by with its iconic double conical roof design. The town caters well for its inhabitants with primary and secondary schooling and a good range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants along with Tesco supermarket. Leisure facilities include Ilfracombe golf club, Ilfracombe Rugby Club and the state of the art water sports and arts marine leisure hub due to open in the summer of 2023.
A regular bus service provides access to Braunton, Minehead and regional centre of Barnstaple, which is about 11 miles to the south and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as North Devon District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads on to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London, Paddington, in just over two hours. In April 2022 North Devon became the first place in the UK to be selected as a World Surfing Reserve (WSR). It joins a list that includes Malibu and Santa Cruz in California, and the Gold Coast and Manly in Australia. North Devon's famous surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Woolacombe, are all within about 10 miles.
The Exmoor National Park provides endless bridleways and footpaths for those who wish to ride and walk and appreciate the dramatic rugged coastline and countryside.

Description - We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful spacious detached Edwardian villa which enjoys stunning sea views, delightful corner plot gardens and extensive parking. This fantastic home offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors and has been within the same ownership for over 40 years. The property retains a number of period features that you would expect of a property from this era including period fireplaces, high ceilings, picture rails and original panelled doors, although the property could benefit from some modernisation throughout.
A beautiful wrought iron covered veranda perfect for sitting and enjoying the sea views leads to a UPVC double glazed front door into the main hallway. From the hallway, stairs rise to the first floor, with under stairs cupboard and doors to lead into the separate sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining room, study, music room/utility and rear lobby, which leads to the rear garden. The sitting room is located to the front of the property and has a period open fireplace and window to the front enjoying coastal views. The open plan kitchen/dining room has a bay window to the front, also enjoying elevated sea views, and a cosy wood burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor units, a characterful brick range and French style doors to the rear garden. To the rear of the property is a separate study and music room/utility room which has a wall mounted gas combination boiler which provides domestic hot water and heating for the property.
A split level staircase leads to the first floor landing and a rear landing which has an airing cupboard, window to the side and doors lead to bathroom with shower and separate bath, sink and WC. Also, from the rear landing is a useful separate WC. From the main landing, stairs rise to the second floor and doors lead into four double bedrooms with the main bedroom having a delightful bay window enjoying sea views and an ensuite bathroom. On the top floor there is a small landing with storage cupboard and doors that lead to two further bedrooms, each having access to eaves storage cupboards and Velux windows.

Outside - The property sits within an elevated position above the road with gate and steps that leads to the front of the property. The tiered front garden is east facing, mainly laid to lawn, with stone laid patio areas and gates leading to each side of the property. There is an enclosed rear kitchen garden which is accessed from the kitchen patio doors. A pathway leads to the yard style south facing garden, located to the side, perfect for entertaining. From this garden steps lead to the top garden and vegetable garden. The top garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a plethora of mature shrubs and trees, including fourteen types of fruit trees and plants including various berries and strawberries. The vegetable garden is raised and terraced with growing beds and wooden shed. Below the garden is a private parking area with enough space for three vehicles, motorhome or boat.

Directions - Entering Ilfracombe on the B3230 go straight across the round about and proceed down the hill. Keep following this road passing the turning for Crofts Lea Park, carry on this road and around a right hand bend where the property will be found shortly after on the left hand side.

Services - All mains connected. Gas central heating

Lettings - There has never been a better time to consider a buy-to-let investment and this property may be of interest to buy-to-let investors. Our lettings department has prepared some figures for this property, which should be achievable in the current market. The Stags Residential Letting team would be happy to discuss these figures and provide further information about the letting services on offer. They can be contacted on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]