Victorian terrace with ballroom, unrivalled sea views and strong holiday-let history..
- Seven double bedrooms and five bathrooms across multiple stories
- Original ballroom spanning the house footprint, ideal for events
- Outstanding uninterrupted sea and harbour views from every level
- Recently renovated externally and fitted with a new roof
- Proven long‑running holiday‑let income; flexible family/home potential
- Small plot; no substantial garden or private parking noted
- Granite walls likely uninsulated; double glazing install date unknown
- Slow broadband and ageing local demographic may affect resale/lets
An exceptional seven-bedroom Victorian terrace in the heart of Ilfracombe, this newly renovated Freehold property offers uninterrupted sea and harbour views from every level. Original period features remain throughout — high ceilings, bay windows and an atmospheric lower-ground ball room with parquet flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows — giving the house striking character and generous entertaining space. Recent external redecoration and a new roof reduce immediate maintenance concerns.
The layout suits two clear buyers: a large family seeking versatile reception rooms and abundant bedrooms, or an investor continuing the established holiday‑let business. The lower-ground ballroom, substantial kitchen with island and multiple living areas flow to a large rear terrace that captures the sunsets and provides room for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also a useful utility room and five bathrooms spread across the floors to support high-occupancy use.
Be upfront about practical limits: the plot is small with a modest front courtyard and terrace rather than a garden; there’s no information on insulation in the original granite walls and double glazing install date is unknown. Broadband speeds are reported as slow, which may affect remote working. The immediate area is classified as ageing urban communities with higher deprivation indicators—factors that can affect long-term resale, lettings mix and some service provision.
Overall this is a rare, characterful coastal residence with proven holiday‑let income potential and immediate family use. Buyers should arrange their own checks on services, insulation, glazing history and broadband if these are priorities; for entertaining, multi‑generational living or a tourism-focused investment, the property presents genuine appeal.