3 bed detached house for sale

Park Hill Road, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

Tucked away at the end of a private shared driveway, with private parking for several vehicles and a garage, Little Orchard is a beautifully restored detached Edwardian home, nestled within approximately a quarter of an acre of established, south-facing gardens, enjoying privacy, tranquillity and wonderful sea views.

Combining the charm and warmth of a cosy country cottage with the high ceilings and architectural character of a traditional Edwardian residence, Little Orchard is a home full of personality. Its inviting rooms, two working fireplaces, including a log-burning stove, and beautiful traditional open staircase rising to the second floor create a wonderful sense of warmth and timeless elegance.

Lovingly and extensively improved by the current owners, the property has been brought to a turnkey standard, with significant investment including roof restoration work, a beautifully appointed solid-ash kitchen, a new downstairs shower room, a utility room and renewed radiators.
These improvements offer the reassurance of a well-maintained home without compromising its original period charm, including stained-glass features and ornate fireplaces.

Outside, the mature wraparound gardens provide a delightful and private setting, with established trees, productive plum trees, a vegetable-growing area, greenhouse and garage.
The grounds offer exciting possibilities for a garden log cabin, home office or additional family accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions, with opportunities to take advantage of the coastal outlook.

As well as its peaceful and secluded position, Little Orchard remains conveniently situated within walking distance of the town, schools, harbour and seafront, offering a wonderful balance between privacy and coastal living.

Little Orchard is a home where Edwardian character meets modern comfort, where the gardens offer space to grow and unwind, and where coastal views provide a beautiful backdrop to everyday life. A distinctive, much-loved home, ready for its next chapter.

Ilfracombe is a historic Victorian seaside resort and provides shopping facilities as well as other amenities such as a building society, library, post office, schools, cinema etc. There are a number of attractions within walking distance including Damien Hirst's now famous Verity statue situated on the harbour, the new watersports centre, the award-winning Ilfracombe Aquarium, the unique Tunnels Beaches and many more. You will find numerous events and festivals throughout the year, many based on the quayside at the historic harbour and at the prestigious Landmark Theatre on the seafront. There are many fine and award-winning beaches close by, from secluded coves to wide stretches of golden sand with crashing surf. Visit Hele Bay to the east of the town for good bathing and rock pool exploring. Putsborough, Woolacombe and Croyde are within easy motoring distance, whilst North Devon's regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 20 minutes' driving time.

Directions
From our office on Ilfracombe High Street, head left on the A361. The entrance to the property is located midway along Park Hill Road. Travelling uphill, turn left into the open turning between numbers 12 and 13, proceed up the slight incline between two garages, then bear right and follow the private lane to the property, situated at the end on the left-hand side.

Outside, the mature wraparound gardens provide a delightful and private setting, with established trees, productive plum trees, a vegetable-growing area, greenhouse and garage.
The grounds offer exciting possibilities for a garden log cabin, home office or additional family accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions, with opportunities to take advantage of the coastal outlook.

Agents Notes

The property is of traditional brick and stone construction beneath a slate roof and benefits from gas fired central heating. All main services are connected, including mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage. The property is freehold and registered under Title Numbers DN245231 and DN643690 with uprn . It is located within the North Devon local authority area and falls within Council Tax Band D, with an approximate annual charge of £2,515. The property is not situated within a conservation area and is assessed as being at very low risk of flooding. An Energy Performance Certificate is in place with a current rating of D. The total internal floor area is approximately 1,356 sq ft and the plot extends to around 0.24 acres. Broadband speeds of approximately 17 Mbps are available, with superfast services up to 80 Mbps, and mobile phone coverage is available with EE, Vodafone, Three and O2, although purchasers should make their own enquiries to (truncated)