Detached bungalow for sale in Saltmer Close, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

Buying this property with a Home for Life Plan discount.

This property is offered at a reduced price for people aged over 60 through Homewise's Home for Life Plan. Through the Home for Life Plan, anyone aged over sixty can purchase a lifetime lease on this property which discounts the price from its full market value. The size of the discount you are entitled to depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria and could be anywhere between 8.5% and 59% from the property’s full market value. The above price is for guidance only. It’s based on our average discount and would be the estimated price payable by a 69-year-old single male. As such, the price you would pay could be higher or lower than this figure.

For more information or a personalised quote, just give us a call. Alternatively, if you are under 60 or would like to purchase this property without a Home for Life Plan at its full market price of £350,000, please contact Webbers.

Property description

Situated in a quiet and select cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the town and backing onto the Cairn Nature Reserve is this beautifully presented 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached and extended bungalow which has a delightful uPVC double glazed conservatory, a garage and good sized private gardens.

25 Saltmer Close is one of just 35 properties in this popular, select cul-de-sac located in a quieter location on the outskirts of the town. Just a few miles away is the picturesque village of Lee Bay which is also known as the Fuchsia Valley with its chocolate box cottages and the village of Woolacombe with its renowned golden sand surfing beaches is also close by. Ilfracombe town centre is just over a mile away and has a beautiful and historic harbour with the famous Damien Hirst's "Verity" Statue and its selection of popular restaurants. There are good local schools, a variety of shops, larger supermarkets such as Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op, a theatre, cinema, banks, a health centre and hospital. Saltmer Close is surrounded by open countryside and there is an abundance of wildlife with the Cairn Nature Reserve being directly behind the rear garden. The Tarka Trail cycle route is easily accessible and runs for miles throughout the North Devon countryside.

The property is beautifully presented throughout and has a modern kitchen and sanitary ware and the decor is in neutral tones. There is uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating. The bungalow has been extended from its original form and also has a delightful and spacious uPVC double glazed conservatory at the rear which leads directly out onto the colourful rear gardens.

The entrance hall gives access to the three bedrooms, the family bathroom and the lounge and has a hatch to the loft space. The lounge sits centrally and has an contemporary flame effect fire which provides a focal point to the room. Double doors lead through into the large conservatory at the rear which overlooks the gardens and has direct access onto a large rear patio. From the lounge, three steps lead up to the modern kitchen/dining room which has views to the front and the rear. There are plenty of modern fitted base and wall units with slate work surfaces over and various integrated appliances which include a double oven and 4 ring gas hob with extractor canopy over, together with spaces for a washing machine, dishwasher and upright fridge freezer. At the rear of the room there is ample space for a dining table and chairs.

The master bedroom enjoys views towards the countryside and has its own en-suite shower room with modern fittings. There is a further double bedroom at the rear, overlooking the garden, a the third bedroom is currently used as an office/study, perfect for those who work from home, but also provides a good sized additional bedroom with built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a modern white suite with fitted furniture and a shower over the bath.

Outside, at the front of the bungalow there is a sloping open plan lawned garden area. A hardstanding provides off road parking and leads to the integral garage which sits beneath the bungalow. There is gated access from both sides of the property, around to the rear garden. A paved patio wraps around the conservatory and is a great space for "al fresco" dining or barbeques and has a backdrop of colour from the abundance of well-stocked and colourful flowerbeds, shrubs, bushes, plants and flowering trees. Steps lead up through the delightful terraced gardens which have further colourful flowering trees and shrubs. There are two garden sheds and a further circular paved patio which is very private and well-screened. There is no longer a greenhouse as shown in the video viewing. The upper tier of garden is laid primarily to lawn and has apple trees and fruit bushes and backs onto the Cairn Nature Reserve. There is a great deal of privacy within the garden there are superb views over surrounding properties towards the countryside and wooded hillsides.

An early viewing is a must to appreciate the quality of the property on offer.

Entrance Hall

Lounge 13'4" x 10'9" (4.06m x 3.28m).

Conservatory 12'10" x 11'1" (3.9m x 3.38m).

Kitchen/Diner 16'6" x 8'4" (5.03m x 2.54m).

Master Bedroom Plus En-Suite 12'8" x 10'9" (3.86m x 3.28m).

Bedroom 2 9'5" x 7'2" (2.87m x 2.18m).

Bedroom 3/Study 9'5" x 7'2" (2.87m x 2.18m).

Family Bathroom 6'7" x 6'2" (2m x 1.88m).

Integral Garage 17'5" x 8'7" (5.3m x 2.62m).

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.