Summary - Apartment 5, 9 Hillsborough Terrace, ILFRACOMBE EX34 9NR
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Two-bedroom apartment with panoramic harbour views and private parking — ideal for downsizers..
Direct harbour and Bristol Channel views from lounge and main bedroom
Set on the second floor of a well-kept period terrace, this two-bedroom apartment offers direct views over Ilfracombe harbour and the Bristol Channel. The building was substantially rebuilt around 15 years ago, and communal areas are maintained to a high standard. The apartment’s open-plan living/kitchen is light-filled, with integrated appliances and hardwood-style flooring that suit low-maintenance seaside living.
Practical positives include two good-size double bedrooms, a modern shower room, an allocated off-street parking space and mains gas central heating. The long lease (984 years remaining) and share-of-freehold ownership remove immediate leasehold concerns. Service charges are currently £135 per month (approx. £1,620 annually) covering cleaning, insurance and maintenance of communal parts.
Notable drawbacks are factual and important to consider: the apartment is on the second floor (no lift mentioned) so access involves stairs. The building’s original granite walls are likely uninsulated, which can affect heating efficiency despite the gas boiler; glazing is double but install date is unknown. The local area is classified as an ageing urban community with higher deprivation indices, and broadband speeds are average. These factors matter for buyers prioritising energy efficiency, accessibility or fast internet.
Overall this is a ready-to-move-in, characterful seaside apartment that suits someone looking to downsize or secure a low-maintenance coastal base with long lease security and allocated parking. The view, central location and modernised interior are strong selling points, balanced by stair access and potential insulation and connectivity limitations.
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