Detached bungalow for sale in The Shields, 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 £415,000, please contact Webbers.

Property description

Situated in a popular elevated residential location enjoying good views over the town to the Torrs, Bristol Channel and distant Welsh coastline is this spacious 3 bedroom detached bungalow which is in immaculate order throughout. The property has a large garage and additional parking. EPC Rating C.

130 The Shields is a spacious detached bungalow situated in an elevated popular residential location enjoying excellent views over the town towards the Torrs, Bristol Channel and distant Welsh coast. The property has been renovated and updated to high standard throughout and is now considered ideal for those looking for lower maintenance living.

The property is located approximately a quarter of a mile from the High Street and is a short distance from the local Tesco supermarket and close to the town's schools for all ages.

The accommodation benefits from gas fired central heating and has uPVC double glazed windows and doors and uPVC facias, soffits, gutters and downpipes for ease of maintenance. There is a good sized integral garage and additional parking and pleasant, sunny low maintenance gardens surrounding the property.

The accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hallway, large living room with sea views and a balcony leading off, modern kitchen and bathroom and three double bedrooms.

We fully advise an early internal inspection of this delightful bungalow to avoid disappointment.

The town of Ilfracombe itself has a variety of small independent shops as well as larger supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op. There are schools for all ages, a health care centre, cottage hospital, theatre, post office and a bank. The picturesque seafront and harbour has further shops, bars and some fantastic restaurants. Watermouth Beach and the famous Victorian handcrafted Tunnels Beach are along the Esplanade which leads to the harbour area. The renowned artist Damien Hirst's influence can be felt by the addition of many art galleries which have appeared over recent years, together with his majestic 60' tall 'Verity' statue at the harbour mouth. 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. North Devon has a huge amount to offer with fabulous golden sands and surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, just a short car ride away and Exmoor National Park is within easy reach and enjoys some breath taking scenery and mile and miles of walking.

Agent note

The property has solar panels which are owned and will be included within the sale of the property. There are no payments to be made and they reduce the electricity running costs. The energy that isn't used overspills back to the electric company.

Entrance Hall

l-Shaped Lounge Diner 21'1" x 13'3" (6.43m x 4.04m).

Kitchen 13'1" x 10' (4m x 3.05m).

Bedroom 1 13'3" x 10'4" (4.04m x 3.15m).

Bedroom 2 10'4" x 9'4" (3.15m x 2.84m).

Bedroom 3 10'4" x 8'5" (3.15m x 2.57m).

Bathroom 5'4" x 8'9" (1.63m x 2.67m).

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.