Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe, Devon - EX34 9HR

Property Description: This magnificent Georgian Grade II listed building comes to the market as a blank canvass, ready for the new owners to put their own stamp on it. This property has enviable sea views and is located in the desirable area of Ilfracombe, popular with it's residents and tourists alike. Arranged over five floors, this property boasts flexible accommodation in the design of the rooms. We would typically say that there are six bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms. Plus the kitchen, separate utility area, a workshop/bike store and a cloakroom to the lower ground floor. You will see from the floor plan what we envisage for this property but the glory of the house is that you will be able to effectively design your own home within the walls of this five story, 3000+ sq ft building. There are some impressive original features to this property such as a beautiful bay window and a balcony overlooking the sea together with the modern necessity of super fast broadband. The attention to detail to the infrastructure of this house is impeccable and has been restored to exacting standards. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a fabulous family home that has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme. The house is offered for sale at the perfect time to complete these works and gives you the opportunity to put your own individual stamp on this gorgeous home.

Outside: There is additional land that is available under separate negotiation which would serve as private parking. There is an area to the front of the house is protected by a covenant that prevents any building and by taking ownership of the property, you would become one of 17 trustees. The ground is fenced and has sheep grazing on it in the warmer months.

Location: Ilfracombe is seaside town on the glorious and dramatic North Devon Coastline with a picturesque harbour and a sandy beach, all surrounded by cliffs. The award winning Landmark Theatre is close by with its iconic double conical roof design. The Cairn Nature Reserve is a historic woodland and grassland area covering about 15 acres, offering a series of walks ranging in length and difficulty. There is also access nearby to the Southwest Coastal path. Ilfracombe has good local primary and secondary schooling and a fantastic range of independent shops and stores along with a Tesco supermarket. Ilfracombe Golf Club is close to hand. There are excellent surfing beaches at Woolacombe, voted in the top five in the country, and Saunton (also with Championship Golf Course), Croyde and Putsborough all within less than half an hour by car. The town’s amenities and facilities include supermarkets, theatre, cinema, indoor swimming pool, along with a secondary school, cottage hospital, doctors surgery and a range of pubs and restaurants. Damien Hirst's Verity, a 66 ft bronze sculpture is at the end of the harbour. The Yacht Club on the harbour front is a major part of the towns social scene and includes gig racing. From the harbour, there is a ferry to Lundy Island and boat trips along the coastline. Exmoor National Park, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders all year round. There are many sporting facilities in the area including golf at Ilfracombe itself, Saunton, Barnstaple and the Royal North Devon Golf Course at Westward Ho, which is the oldest course in England. Braunton village is about 9 miles to the south and Barnstaple, the regional centre, is 14 miles away and houses the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road, which leads through, in a further 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over two hours.

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Local Authority: Ilfracombe Town Council – 01271 855300. North Devon District Council – 01271 327711. Devon County Council – 0345 1551015

Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion