Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, Devon

10 Bedroom Semi-Detached House for sale in Devon

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Substantial semi-detached Victorian Villa in a favoured area of the town
10 bedrooms arranged over two floors
Three very spacious ground floor reception rooms
Off road parking for numerous vehicles
Extensive redecoration and full renovation
ON the S.W. Coastal Path, just a few minutes walk from a secluded swimmable bay
Huge solid oak kitchen with granite worktops
Open views across the town to the Torrs
Suit larger family or multi-generational family living
Short distance from the town centre and sea front
Adjacent to the Torrs walk which enjoys some spectacular coastal scenery
Re-wired
New heating system
Beautiful period features retained including ceiling roses, tiled floor, slate floor, parquet floor and impressively high ceilings
Cinema room, indoor and outdoor bar and gym
3 of the rooms have large window seats (front double bedroom top floor - overlooks church and town, lounge - same view and bedroom middle floor- overlooks deck)
All mains services connected

Keswick House is a very well presented substantial semi-detached and extended Victorian Villa situated in the favoured Torr's area of the town which is close to both the high street and sea front. The property has been renovated to a high standard throughout and offers extensive and highly flexible accommodation arranged over three floors and considered ideal for the larger family, but has huge scope for income potential due to the self-contained areas and opportunity to configure it in different ways.

There has been no expense spared with the extensive redecoration and full renovation, which has completely transformed this wonderful imposing building. Some of the renovations include new showers everywhere, extensive built in made to measure wardrobes and storage cupboards as well as quality carpets throughout. The property features gas central heating and is mainly uPVC double glazed. There is the considerable benefit of plenty of off road parking with a private drive at the front and a much larger parking area at the rear and in all having space for 6-8 vehicles.

Keswick House is located approximately 1/4 mile from the high street which has a variety of small independent shops as well as supermarkets such as Co-Op and Lidl. There is also a larger Tesco supermarket approximately 1 mile away. The picturesque sea front and harbour is also just 1/2 a mile away and there is the local Landmark Theatre, cinema, the famous Tunnels Beaches and Wildermuth beach all close by. Renowned artist Damien Hirst has had huge influence over the town in recent years and has a 60ft bronze 'Verity' statue standing on the pier attracting plenty of curious visitors to the town. There are also many good restaurants including the recently awarded Michelin starred Olive Room. The town's schools for all ages are also within easy reach.

Ilfracombe has some fabulous local walks and Keswick House takes full advantage of that being situated immediately adjacent to the Torr's Walk which enjoys some outstanding coastal scenery and is ideal for a leisurely stroll or dog walking. The property has direct access on to the Torr's Walk from the rear car park.

The accommodation is particularly flexible and could be arranged in a variety of ways depending on how you wish to use the property. The ground floor comprises large reception rooms which include a light filled open plan kitchen/sitting room/diner, impressive yet cosy living room and a spacious formal dining room. The kitchen is the main social hub of the property with its large entertaining area, spacious seating, open fire and large dining area overlooking the terrace through the double doors. There is also a study which is located at the rear of the property, which is currently being utilized as a cinema room. An inner hall has the impressive wide staircase that leads to the upper floors and there is a door off the hall leading in to a ground floor cloak room. Beyond the kitchen, a doorway leads in to a large open space which the current vendor has utilized very well in using it as a gym. This gym area features a shower unit and W.C with space and plumbing for a washing machine.

The spacious first floor landing gives access to 5 bedrooms all of varying sizes (all double or bigger) 3 of which benefit from en-suites. Part of the first floor has a highly useful self-contained area, which features a kitchenette, shower room, and one of the 5 bedrooms which has an en-suite. This area can be shut off from the rest of the property, as it has its own access, therefore having the potential to be let out or used by a dependant relative subject to any relevant consent.

Moving up through the property on to the second floor, there 5 more bedrooms, one of which has a really chic and stylish four piece suite en-suite. The views from each bedroom at the front of the property enjoy a superb view. Again, depending on how you configure the accommodation on this floor, there is potential to utilize some of the bedrooms as further living rooms. The accommodation on this floor is completed with a family shower room which is located at the rear of the property. There is an inner lobby before you reach the family shower room, which provides stairway access up to a sizeable and versatile loft space. This loft space has been newly insulated and is partly boarded, and has the potential to be a home work station/studio or extra storage space.

The property benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing.

Outside, at the front of the property there is a tarmac drive at the front leading from Torrs Park providing off street parking for 2 vehicles. There is a raised decking area immediately in front of the house, as well as a level artificial grass area which provides a sitting area and has flowerbed borders and a palm tree. Narrow access from the left hand side of the building leads around to a rear.
The main car park is accessed via the rear from Torrs Walk Avenue which is a private road and gives access to other neighbouring properties in the area. There is space for 5/6 more vehicles. The rear garden is predominantly composite decking, which has been laid with low maintenance in mind and is durable and easy to clean. This is a delightful area that can be used for atheistic and recreational use, and has ample space for pots and plants. Both the front and rear of the property have a real sunny aspect. The front terrace gets the morning and afternoon sun, and the back gets the afternoon and evening. Both the front and back feature mature planting with herb beds, bay trees, olive trees.

The property offers and abundance of space and flexibility and as mentioned earlier could suit a variety of purposes subject to any relevant consent.

Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in an easterly direction along the high street turning immediately left at the traffic lights into Northfield Road. Continue down Northfield Road and at the next set of traffic lights proceed straight across and then turn immediately left into Torrs Park. Continue along Torrs Park for approximately 400 yards and Keswick House will be found on the right hand side.

Important information

This is not a Shared Ownership Property

This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 55837_ILF240283

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