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A stunningly restored 18th-century Georgian home combining timeless character with spacious modern living, all set against beautiful sea and harbour views. Arranged across five floors, the property offers 5/6 bedrooms, charming period features, and versatile living spaces including a study, playroom, and dressing room. The stylish kitchen and four bathrooms are thoughtfully designed for contemporary comfort. Outside, a two-level courtyard and three off-road parking spaces provide rare convenience, just moments from the coast.
A truly charming and elegant Georgian residence, dating back to the 18th century, offering beautifully proportioned family living with breathtaking views across Ilfracombe harbour, Capstone, and the open sea stretching towards Wales. Rich in character and thoughtfully updated, this exceptional home blends timeless period detail with modern-day comfort, all set in a prime coastal position with the rare benefit of three off-road parking spaces to the front.
The approach is immediately impressive, with slate-flagged steps rising to a classic portico entrance. Inside, the welcoming lobby, complete with timber flooring and intricate ceiling detailing, opens into a spacious hallway where a graceful staircase leads to the upper floors.
The lower ground floor forms the heart of the home, featuring a generously sized kitchen/breakfast room with a central island—perfect for family life and entertaining. This level also offers a cosy snug, along with a utility room, pantry, and laundry room, plus access to both the front of the property and the charming rear courtyard.
On the ground floor, the sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light along with delightful sea views, enhanced by high ceilings and decorative cornicing. An adjoining formal dining room provides an ideal space for hosting, while a cloakroom, W/C, and additional storage complete this level, with further access to the courtyard.
The first floor hosts a magnificent drawing room—undoubtedly a standout feature—with two floor-to-ceiling sash windows opening onto a balcony, perfectly framing far-reaching coastal views. An open fireplace, elegant coving, and timber floors add to the room’s refined charm. This floor also includes a spacious principal bedroom with en-suite, along with a further bedroom that benefits from a potential dressing room and en-suite to the rear.
The second floor offers a well-appointed family bathroom with twin basins, bath, and separate double shower, alongside a study and two additional bedrooms, one with a dressing room—all continuing to enjoy stunning sea views. The accommodation continues to the third floor, where two further bedrooms, a contemporary shower room, a playroom, and an additional dressing/storage room provide excellent flexibility.
To the rear, a delightful two-tier slate courtyard offers a private and low-maintenance outdoor space, complete with useful storage and a pedestrian access gate. This captivating home, full of warmth and history, provides generous and versatile accommodation—perfectly suited to modern coastal living.
To the front, three valuable off-road parking spaces complete this rare and desirable offering.
Agent's Notes:
Freehold
Council Tax: D
EPC: Exempt
Services: Mains Water, Mains Electric, Mains Sewage, Mains Gas
Viewings are strictly with sole agent only and by appointment
Grade II Listed
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