The Esplanade, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34

Hillbury House sits in a beautiful location, south-west facing and enjoys the most breath-taking views to over 180 degrees across the stunning Woolacombe Bay taking in the award winning golden sand surfing beaches, Baggy and Hartland Points, Morte Point and the Atlantic Ocean with Lundy Island in full view. Arguably, the property enjoys some of the finest views that the area has to offer and has a real WOW FACTOR. As well as the fabulous scenery, the location offers a perfect vantage point to take in the spectacular sunsets to enjoy throughout the year.

The building is located at the quieter end of the Esplanade and has easy access to Combesgate beach which enjoys the golden sand and has plenty of rock pools to explore. The village amenities which include a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and other leisure facilities, are all within a short mainly level walk.

The property is accessed via a driveway at the side which leads to a communal parking and turning area where there is an allocated parking space for the apartment and a very useful double garage, ideal for storage of beach equipment, bikes etc. The communal areas of the property are beautifully kept and have attractive features including stained glass leaded light windows and a large imposing staircase with ornate spindle balustrade. At the front of the property there is a large communal conservatory which enjoys the outstanding views across Woolacombe Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

The property boasts two good size bedrooms and has been finished to high standard with gorgeous fixtures and fittings and a chic, contemporary interior design scheme. The property offers incredibly well balanced living space that is superbly laid out for family living or entertaining, not to forget about the huge amount of natural light that the rooms enjoy due to the superb position. The property has been completely overhauled from top to bottom and as a result everything you see in this wonderful apartment is brand new. The property has been re-plumbed, re-wired and has had a new gas fired boiler installed as well as new radiators.

The real heart and hub of the property is the impressive and light filled open plan kitchen/living room where your eyes will immediately gravitate towards the front elevation and the stunning uninterrupted far reaching coastal views. The kitchen area is immaculately presented and is fully equipped with a comprehensive range of base and eye level units, 1.5 stainless steel sink unit with tiled splash backing inset to attractive compact laminate hard-wearing work top surfaces, island unit with double sockets, Zanuzzi electric double oven, AEG four ring induction hob, NEFF extractor hood, integrated BEKO dishwasher, built in larder with sensor light and a made to measure American style fridge freezer. The living area is light, airy, and pleasantly spacious and makes for a perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the view. There are double glazed French doors that lead out to the property front, and there is ample space within this living area for sizeable furniture. There dining area is a very useful space, which flows nicely from the living area and could also be utilized as a further sitting area or study. From the dining area, towards the front of the property, there is a conservatory which provides access outside to the sun terrace.

Bedroom 1 is a large double bedroom with an impressive bay window that provides fantastic views to the front elevation. This room is presented in show home condition and benefits from having large floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, and a modern three piece shower room en-suite. Bedroom 2 is a further double room in excellent order and provides ample space for free standing furniture. This bedroom comes with the added advantage of having a hidden storage cupboard. The family shower room is a very luxurious fully tiled wet room with a walk-in overhead shower, wall hung toilet and basin. This room is located at the rear of the property and is positioned perfectly in the apartment to come straight in and wash off after a long day at the beach. The utility room is a highly convenient area of the property and comes fully equipped with a range of units with an inset stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for a washing machine, wall mounted gas fired boiler, and ample space to hang jackets and coats. Outside to the rear the property comes with a handy studio which has power and light connected, that could be used as a workshop/storage room or even a home office. In front of the studio, there is an enclosed and low maintenance gravelled courtyard garden.

This garden area has ample space for a table and chairs and would make for the perfect place for al-fresco dining. Sea views can also be enjoyed from this area and there is plenty of space for pots and plants. It also lends itself should you desire a hot tub with a sea view. Power, lighting and an outdoor tap is already in position. There is allocated parking for the apartment and a good size double garage, which has power and light connected and an electric roller door. To the front of the property there is a composite decked balcony surrounded with an aesthetic glass balustrade. This decked area enjoys the most wonderful views of Woolacombe Bay and the surrounding coastline. Again, this would make for the perfect place to relax and unwind and enjoy an evening drink, but equally the perfect spot to check the waves whilst drinking your morning coffee. There is a beautifully maintained communal lawn to the front of the property, which can be used for aesthetic and recreational purposes

The property mirrors its superb location and arguably offers any growing family everything they could wish for. Unlike many of its counterparts, this spacious and flexible home successfully manages to blend contemporary touches alongside character and practicality.

LOCATION
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 a variety of 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 2 1/2 miles of golden sand that stretch across to Putsborough there is 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 provides miles and miles of walking enjoying 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 the London Stations, and direct access on 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.

AGENT NOTE
Flat 1, Hillbury House is currently being sold on a long lease with 973 years remaining with a view to the freeholder providing each apartment with a share of the freehold and a management company will be formed going forward. Ground rent is £50 each year, service charge is £148 each month. There is a rolling programme of maintenance for the building which takes place each year. Hillbury House has just been painted (2023) externally and internally with new flooring in communal areas. There is a restriction on pets although each pet will be considered on merit by the other apartment owners. The apartment can be used as a residential /holiday home only (for friends & family) and cannot be rented out.