Terraced house for sale in Fore Street, 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 £222,500, please contact Webbers.

Property DESCRIPTIONSituated in a prime location less than 200 metres from Ilfracombe's picturesque harbour and quay is this charming and characterful Grade II Listed two bedroom cottage. The building is believed to date back to the 17th century and is conveniently location in the sea front area of the town and close to the many restaurants, bars, shops and art galleries.

Seraph is a delightful and deceptively spacious Grade II Listed cottage style home situated at the bottom end of Fore Street and located less than 200 metres from the picturesque harbour and the working quay. The home is packed full of character and charm and is believed to date back to the 17th century.

The property was converted from one larger house back in the late 1990's and has accommodation arranged over two floors. There is the immediate feeling of space upon entering the property via the main entrance and a glass door into the entrance lobby which opens into a particularly characterful and cosy lounge which measures an impressive 17ft x 15ft and has a beamed ceiling with a lot of the wood thought to have come from old ships. An attractive and beautifully kept old 'Curtis' range sits in an imposing stone built fireplace recess and provides a focal point to the room. There is a heavy wooden beam over carved with an inscription dated 1662. Stairs lead up to the first floor. Leading on from the lounge is the 15ft x 11ft kitchen/diner which is located at the rear of the cottage and is another generous sized room. There is a range of fitted base and wall units and integrated appliances including an oven, hob and extractor canopy. There is also provision for fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer and there is the gas fired boiler for the central heating and hot water. Within the room is a tiled floor and space for a family sized dining table and chairs.

Moving to the first floor, there are two spacious bedrooms, both of which have their own en suite facilities. At the front of the cottage is double bedroom which has an en suite bathroom whilst at the rear, the bedroom is set up with twin beds and has an en suite shower room.

Seraph is a delightful and charming home located in popular and sought after location and has the benefit of no onward chain.

Agents note

78 Fore Street is arranged as two separate properties known as Seraph and Cherub. Seraph has its own front door and has accommodation arranged over the ground and first floor. The property is leasehold and is subject to a 999 year lease which commenced on the 1st March 2016. The freehold for the building is vested in the Management Company known as Harbour Cottages Limited (Company number 08882226). The Management Company is made up of the two cottage owners. Seraph is responsible for one half of any maintenance costs for any communal or external areas of the building. In addition Seraph has its own buildings insurance policy and we understand the current premium is ?474 per annum. We have been advised there are no restrictions on holiday and longer term letting and pets are permitted within the building.

Entrance Hall 5'10" x 3'2" (1.78m x 0.97m).

Lounge 17'5" x 15' (5.3m x 4.57m).

Inner Lobby 7'3" x 3'2" (2.2m x 0.97m).

Kitchen/Dining Room 15'1" x 11'5" (4.6m x 3.48m).

First Floor - Landing

Bedroom 1 15'3" x 11'10" (4.65m x 3.6m).

En-Suite Bathroom/WC 6'3" x 5'3" (1.9m x 1.6m).

Bedroom 2 11'4" x 10'8" (3.45m x 3.25m).

En-Suite Bathroom/WC 5'4" x 4'10" (1.63m x 1.47m).

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.