Gonville House, The Esplanade, Woolacombe, , EX34 7DJ

A character property for modernisation or redevelopment enjoying front line sea views

Local beaches and amenities within walking distance

• 4 Reception Rooms • Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Utility • 6/8 Bedrooms, Bathroom • Detached Garage, Outbuildings • Extensive Parking, • Needs completely modernising • Suitable for redevelopment stpp • •

Offers invited £1,250,000

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SITUATION AND AMENITIES (Paddington in about 2 hours) can be found at Tiverton In an outstanding and enviable location, overlooking Parkway. The nearest International airports are at Bristol Barricane Beach, enjoying un-interrupted views of the or Exeter. Schooling is available at , sea, towards Hartland Point and . Other local and Barnstaple, as well as the well regarded West beaches at Combes Gate and Rockham, as well as Buckland School. Woolacombes main beach are all close by. The property backs onto open countryside in the ownership of the DESCRIPTION National Trust and where the An imposing detached character residence which runs close by allowing access to many miles of open presents elevations of cream marland brick, beneath a countryside and coastal walks. Woolacombe is of course slate roof. We understand that the property originally famous for its surfing and award winning beach, but also dates from the early part of the last century and was offers a range of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure originally built as a private residence that became a guest facilities. The well regarded villages of and house between the 1960's and 1990's, but reverted to are both located a short drive away, each residential use from 1996 to very recently. The property is offering further sandy beaches and in the case of in need general modernisation and improvement and is Saunton a popular championship golf course, there is one of the last along the bay that is unimproved. The also a more local golf course on the edge of property is considered to offer potential for renovation as Woolacombe. Nearby Ilfracombe has an attractive one large family residence, for dual occupation by parts harbour and Exmoor National Park and / of the same family, or could potentially be extended and , with further dramatic coastal scenery, are converted into apartments. There may also be space to easily accessible by car. 's main trading the rear, where the existing garage, is to construct a centre at Barnstaple is approximately 12 miles and offers separate dwelling, all subject to any necessary planning a wide range of amenities and facilities one would permission being achieved. The layout of associate with a large town, including Theatre and District accommodation with approximate dimensions is more Hospital. It also provides transport links on the A361 clearly identified upon the accompany floorplans but (North Devon Link Road). Which in turn connects to the comprises; M5 at Junction 27 where there rail links to London Gonville House, The Esplanade, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7DJ

GROUND FLOOR of the property up to the rear, where there is an extensive PORCH, ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, INNER area of parking and DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE with HALL, SITTING ROOM, bay window to front, fine sea up and over door. To the front of the house there is a views. DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, bay window, fine terrace from which to enjoy the fine views, the driveway is sea views. BREAKFAST ROOM. UTILITY ROOM door to bounded by mature shrubs. There is no rear garden as rear courtyard. STUDY, INNER LOBBY. KITCHEN. such it is merely car parking and courtyard. We understand that the stone retaining wall at the rear is in FIRST FLOOR- HALF LANDING the ownership of the property. BATHROOM, SEPERATE W/C. SPECIAL NOTE FIRST FLOOR- MAIN LANDING The room identification within these particulars and on BEDROOM 1, bay window, fine views. BEDROOM 2, sea the floorplan do not necessarily correspond with the views. BEDROOM 3, bay window, fine sea views. room numbers on the doors within the house itself, as BEDROOM 4, BEDROOM 5. some of the ground floor rooms have previously been SECOND FLOOR- HALF LANDING utilised as bedrooms. BEDROOM 6. SERVICES SECOND FLOOR- MAIN LANDING All main services, part gas fired central heating, part night storage heating. ATTIC ROOM access to potential bedroom 7, interconnecting with potential bedroom 8 with access to DIRECTIONS roof space. As you drive along Woolacombe Esplanade continue OUTSIDE around the bend towards and the property will be found on the right hand side prior to the Watersmeet To the rear of the property there are 2 stores, a courtyard Hotel on the left and identified by our for sale board. and dilapidated FORMER GARAGE. The property is approached to the front via a driveway which spurs off to LOCAL AUTHORITY the right and then continues around to the left hand side North Devon District Council, tel: 01271 327711 Gonville House, The Esplanade, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7DJ

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