Ilfracombe, England EX34

LOOKING FOR A CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE?, THIS COULD BE THE PERFECT PROPERTY FOR YOU HAVING GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL - CURRENTLY A GREAT BUSINESS THAT CONTINUES TO GROW AND 20 PERCENT UP FROM LAST YEAR! High Ways House is a substantial and much-improved detached residence, set in a delightful semi-rural location between the coastal town of Ilfracombe and the ever-popular seaside resort of Woolacombe, renowned for its award-winning golden sand beaches and superb surfing. The property occupies a large, level, and sunny plot surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, and enjoys panoramic views in every directionacross open countryside towards the rugged North Devon coastline, the distant Hangman Hills, and Bideford Bay.The nearest town, Ilfracombe, lies approximately two miles away, while Woolacombe is around three miles distant. The regional centre of Barnstaple, some 14 miles away, offers a wide range of amenities, a historic pannier market, major retail outlets, a rail link, and direct access to the A361 North Devon Link Road, connecting to the M5 at Junction 27. The wider area provides an abundance of natural beauty and leisure opportunities, from the dramatic coastal scenery and golden beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde, and Saunton, to the wild moorlands of Exmoor National Park and the scenic Tarka Trail, ideal for cycling and walking.The current vendors have made significant and sympathetic improvements to the property, including a rear extension which has created a superb social hub a large, light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. This impressive space features a central island unit, quartz worktops, and a range of high-quality base and eye-level units with soft-close doors, integrated appliances, and an instant hot water tap. The area easily accommodates a large dining table as well as substantial living room furniture, complemented by a wood-burning stove, roof light, and direct access to the rear garden, making it ideal for modern family living and entertaining.As part of the refurbishment, the property has been re-plumbed and re-wired, with USB sockets added to most power points. Several windows and radiators have been replaced, and there is a new gas-fired boiler with hot water cylinder. Externally, the house has been re-rendered, and a new soakaway associated with the septic tank has been installed. The property also features eight water butts, reflecting thoughtful and sustainable attention to detail.Currently run as a successful guest house, High Ways House offers seven letting bedrooms in addition to the private owners accommodation, providing excellent versatility and potential for a range of uses. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout.A welcoming sun porch opens into the spacious entrance hallway, where stairs rise to the first floor and a convenient guest cloakroom/WC sits beneath. At the front, there is a double bedroom overlooking the front garden which features an ensuite wet room. Across the hall, a substantial 24-foot dining room includes a discreet foldaway bar.To the rear, beyond the open-plan extension, a utility room offers further fitted storage, plumbing for laundry appliances, and a larder cupboard. A side passageway provides access to the garden and a ground floor cloakroom/WC, and leads through to the large double garage/workshop, complete with power, lighting, and an up-and-over door. The main living room is currently being utlized as a games room. and enjoys pleasant views over the rear garden. This is a large and light filled room, that provides ample space for sizeable furniture. On the first floor there are five generously sized bedrooms, four of which are used as guest letting rooms. Bedroom 1, at the rear, serves as part of the owners private accommodation and has an en suite. Bedrooms 2 and 3 also benefit from en suite facilities, while Bedrooms 4 and 5 interconnect to form a family suite, served by