Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe
£175,000

This beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a grand, historic Grade II listed Georgian building. Retaining many original features, including secondary glazed sash windows, high ceilings, and exposed floorboards, the property exudes charm and character. The open-plan living area features a modern Victorian tiled inspired kitchen, a dining area, and a spacious lounge with stunning views over Ilfracombe and the Bristol Channel. To the front, the large double bedroom offers the same breath-taking views, while the rear bedroom, currently used as an art studio, includes built-in storage. The apartment also includes a bright three-piece bathroom suite and benefits from an allocated parking space.

Ilfracombe town offers a variety of independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars. The picturesque seafront and harbour area is home to artist Damien Hirst's ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour entrance. In addition is the exciting new water sports centre and café making the harbour a hive of activity.

North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers. The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California.

Kitchen/Living Room (5.33 x 3.60 (17'5" x 11'9"))
This well-presented open-plan living area includes a modern fitted kitchen with matching wall and floor units, an antique Victorian tile splashback, integrated electric four-ring hob with extractor fan, electric fan oven, and a ceramic sink.

The space also features a spacious lounge and dining area, offering ample room for freestanding furniture. Highlighted by a feature fireplace, exposed floorboards, wall-mounted electric radiator and a large secondary-glazed sash window that provides stunning views across Ilfracombe, Capstone Hill, the Bristol Channel towards Wales

Bedroom One (4.22 x 3.22 (13'10" x 10'6"))
A spacious double bedroom with high ceilings that offers plenty of room for freestanding furniture. A large secondary-glazed sash window provides panoramic views across Ilfracombe and the Bristol Channel, flooding the room with natural light. The room also features exposed floorboards and a wall-mounted electric heater.

Bedroom Two (4.23 x 3.42 (13'10" x 11'2"))
This spacious double bedroom, currently used as an art studio, offers ample room for freestanding furniture and benefits from high ceilings. The room features a large secondary-glazed sash window, exposed wood floorboards, and a wall-mounted electric radiator. Additionally, there is built-in storage, adding both practicality and character to the space.

Bathroom (3.05 x 1.28 (10'0" x 4'2" ))
A spacious three-Piece Bathroom Suite featuring a bath with an overhead shower, toilet and sink basin complemented by an antique Spanish-style tiled splashback. The room benefits from an obscure window for privacy, a wall-mounted electric heated towel rail, and laminate flooring throughout, offering both practicality and style.

Walk-in cupboard
a large Walk-In Cupboard offering excellent storage potential with built-in shelving units, an electric socket, and lighting. This space presents an opportunity to extend the kitchen, making it an ideal location for a fridge freezer or additional appliances.

Agent Notes
This property has one allocated parking space to the rear of the building and also has a communal garden that can be used.

You are unable to holiday let or short term let this property (minimum 6 months)

The building does have historic covenants in place that you will need to be aware of:

"No bird, dog or other animal which may cause annoyance to any owner, tenant or occupier of any other flat on the estate shall be kept in the flat." Although this is stated, there are well behaved dog in the estate so this isn't completely limited.

"Not more than two persons shall reside in the flat an no children shall reside permanently in the flat but this clause shall not prevent infant relatives of the tenant staying with her for not more than two consecutive weeks during each of the statutory school holidays of Christmas, Easter and the summer"

These covenants are put in place to allow the block to maintain it's quiet and peaceful living conditions for all residents.

The lease is 999 years starting from 14 September 1982.

Ground rent £100 annually.

Directions
From our office Head North east on High St/A361 towards oxford grove and then continue onto Portland street. Turn right onto Castle Hill and then take another right on Montpelier Terrace. Follow this road for 440ft and you'll find the property on your left hand side.