Detached House for sale with 7 bedrooms, Western Rise, Woolacombe

Quietly set in a private no through road enjoying fabulous views over Woolacombe Bay and the rugged coastline is this beautifully presented detached residence with particularly versatile accommodation currently arranged as two large self-contained apartments. The property sits on a generous plot with a double garage, workshop and parking and delightful sunny gardens. EPC - D, Business Rates STUNNING SEASIDE HOME WITH VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION AND FABULOUS FAR REACHING COASTAL VIEWS. Opportunities to purchase homes of this calibre in this location are rare to come by. Upover is a fabulous, well-presented detached seaside family home, situated in an enviable elevated south-facing location enjoying stunning views over Woolacombe Bay and the golden sand beaches towards Baggy and Hartland Points, Lundy Island, the Atlantic Ocean and inland over the village, Potters Hill and the surrounding countryside. The property has particularly versatile accommodation which is arranged as two large self-contained apartments and is ideal for those looking for a home and income or for a family with a dependent relative or dual family occupation. Despite the property being arranged as the two separate units, there is an interconnecting staircase between the ground and first floors which would enable the house to be used as one large family home if required. Upover sits on a generous sized, elevated sunny plot and has delightful gardens and a large double garage with an electrically operated door. Beneath the garage is a workshop which has light, power and even a small wood burner! There is plenty of off road parking with hardstanding’s that will accommodate numerous vehicles. The gardens contain many delightful sitting areas and patio's many of which enjoy the superb coastal views. There is also a summerhouse which is a great place from which to enjoy the garden even if the weather isn't quite so kind! Western Rise sits approximately 1/2 mile from the village centre and the award winning golden sand surfing beaches. The property has its own 'short cut' down to the village centre via a private pathway directly on to Beach Road which cuts off a considerable distance. At the bottom of that pathway is a further privately owned car parking space. Woolacombe sits on the rugged North Devon coast and amidst the surrounding National Trust land, and is an extremely popular and well known village throughout the UK primarily due to its stunning golden sand beach. Many visitors flock to the area throughout the year but especially through the summer months. The village has an array of facilities which include small independent shops, a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit all pockets and tastes, a medical centre, pharmacy and a primary school which has an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted. As well as the 2½ miles of golden sand that stretch across to Putsborough, there are Barricane and Combesgate beaches which have rock pools to explore and the former having a beachside kiosk selling delicious Sri Lankan curries through the summer season. There is also Grunta beach which is a smaller and quieter private cove. The surrounding National Trust land and the South West Coastal Footpath provides miles and miles of walking to enjoy some of the finest coastal scenery on offer. There are a variety of leisure facilities and excellent nearby golf courses with the best known being the two links courses at Saunton, one of which is at championship standard. The Exmoor National Park is also just a short drive away. Barnstaple is North Devon's main trading centre and is approximately 12 miles away and has many of the bigger name shops, a rail link to Exeter which has direct trains to London, and direct access to the main A361 North Devon Link Road which joins the M5 at junction 27. There is a helipad at Chivenor and the nearest airports are at Exeter and Bristol. The owners currently reside in the ground floor apartment through personal choice, this is the larger of the two units. Until recently, the first floor apartment was used as a successful holiday let and produced a good annual income. There is one supply for each of the services to the property but each unit has its own central heating system and boiler. In the ground floor apartment, an entrance lobby leads through in to the 23ft long dining/sitting room which has a bay window to the side. A central fireplace with a wood burner is shared with the lounge and provides a feature within the room along with the glazed display cupboards and open shelving that sit either side. The dining area opens into a 19ft long modern fitted kitchen which has an extensive range of fitted units with granite work surfaces over and equipped with appliances including a fully integrated dishwasher, a cooker with extractor canopy over and an American style fridge/freezer. There is a large picture window which frames the delightful far reaching views down the valley and over the countryside and village to th