Summary - 9A FORTESCUE ROAD ILFRACOMBE EX34 9AD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-to-move-in two-bed with private garden and long lease for first-time buyers.
- Ground-floor two-bedroom flat with private rear garden and rear entrance
- Professionally decorated and newly renovated kitchen and bathroom
- Large master bedroom with bay window and focal fireplace
- Garage / off-street parking included
- Share of freehold with 750 years remaining; ground rent £10/year
- Maintenance split 50/50 with other owner; communal costs possible
- Area classified as very deprived with ageing urban community profile
- External granite walls likely uninsulated; consider energy upgrades
A well‑placed ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Ilfracombe, offering generous bedroom space and an easy step-free entrance. The flat has been professionally decorated and benefits from gas central heating, a modern fitted kitchen with walk-in larder, and a recently fitted bathroom with separate shower and panel bath. A private rear garden with its own timber gateway provides outside space rare for town-centre flats, while a garage/off-street parking adds practical value.
The property is held on a long lease (750 years from 1985) with a nominal ground rent of £10 per year and shared maintenance responsibilities split 50/50 with the other owner. These lease terms and the share-of-freehold structure make ownership straightforward for a first-time buyer or investor seeking secure tenure. Room proportions are notable — particularly the large master bedroom with bay window and fireplace — so the layout suits a small family, sharers or a buy-to-let aiming for strong rental demand.
Buyers should note the wider context: the area is classified as very deprived with an ageing urban profile, and local economic indicators may put downward pressure on capital growth. The building dates from the early 20th century and external walls are granite/whinstone with no known insulation, so further insulation or energy-efficiency improvements could be advisable. Maintenance is shared with the other flat owner, so prospective purchasers should allow for communal responsibility and periodic costs.
Overall, this centrally located ground-floor flat delivers convenient town living with private outside space, long lease security and good local amenities. It will particularly suit first-time buyers looking for a ready-to-move-in home with potential to add value by improving thermal performance or personalising period features.
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