4 bed detached house for sale

Higher Slade Road, 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 £569,000, please contact Webbers.
Property description

Occupying an elevated location on the outskirts of Ilfracombe, Rose Cottage is a spacious and characterful detached 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage dating from 1880 with a level rear garden and recently installed, further elevated composite decked area giving some of the best views of this location alongside off road parking for two vehicles.

Rose Cottage is a charming and spacious detached character cottage, believed to date back to 1880, is nestled on the outskirts of Ilfracombe offering a serene retreat within walking distance of the town centre. The property boasts a delightful garden with breath-taking views of the surrounding woodland and hillsides, creating a perfect blend of rural tranquillity and convenience. It's ideally located near local beaches and the Tarka Trail, a popular route for walking and cycling, with stunning vistas across the Cairn Nature Reserve.

The current owner has thoughtfully enhanced the cottage to a superb standard, blending modern design elements with its original character. Notable features include exposed beams, double glazing throughout, and driveway parking for two vehicles. The generous living space includes an inviting and bright entrance porch, a well-proportioned living room/dining room with a cosy fireplace which opens onto a secluded patio and garden through casement doors which is a perfect space for relaxation and entertaining. An additional bedroom, which could serve as an office, also features casement doors leading to the patio as well as a ensuite shower room which could also act as a downstairs WC.

The stylish real wood kitchen with Apollo Quartz worktop and double Belfast sink, natural slate floor and breakfast area flows into a convenient utility room incorporating the same high quality elements as the kitchen.

Upstairs, the accommodation comprises three bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with a luxurious en-suite bathroom and dressing area with a Burlington claw foot, double ended Bateau bath
and Kensington Basin and taps. A well-appointed shower room serves the rest of the first floor.

To the rear, a level garden area laid with artificial turf flows into an picket fenced allotment area with potting shed. This complements perfectly the bespoke lean-to timber greenhouse, ensuring that green fingered buyers are well accounted for. An outstanding feature is the large composite decking area

This stunning property offers versatile living options, making it an ideal family home or a wonderful holiday cottage. With its combination of character, modern amenities, and prime location, early viewing is highly recommended to avoid missing out on this exceptional opportunity.

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.