15 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
Step inside to be greeted by a magnificent reception hall adorned with Victorian Minton-tiled flooring and a grand sweeping staircase. Wildercombe House is rich with character, showcasing period features such as high ceilings, ornate cornices and coving, intricate Victorian parquet flooring, highlighting the property’s timeless charm and heritage.
Arranged over three levels with convenient lift access, Wildercombe House is a true statement of elegance and refinement, offering individually designed rooms that perfectly blend style and comfort. With breathtaking sea views and panoramic vistas across the valley. The possibilities are extensive, making this property an outstanding opportunity for the discerning luxury property investor or someone looking for a truly magnificent home. With its unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience, Wildercombe House stands ready to fulfil your vision of luxury.
The building has a 3-phase electricity supply, fire alarm system throughout, and parking for up to 16 vehicles with separate parking for the annex.
Ilfracombe is an elegant Victorian seaside destination featuring diverse shopping venues and essential amenities like a library, a post office, schools, and a cinema. Noteworthy nearby attractions include Damien Hirst's famous Verity statue on the harbourfront, the acclaimed Ilfracombe Aquarium, and the extraordinary Tunnels Beaches. The town is alive with events primarily held at the historic harbour's quayside and the iconic Landmark Theatre along the seafront. Numerous exquisite beaches are located nearby—ranging from tranquil coves to extensive sandy stretches ideal for surfing adventures. For a special beach experience, visit 'The Tunnels' in Ilfracombe—a Blue Flag and Seaside Award holder—or head to Hele Bay just east of town for superb swimming conditions and intriguing rock pools. Conveniently located Putsborough, Woolacombe, and Croyde can be reached easily by car, while North Devon’s major centre Barnstaple is roughly 20 minutes' drive away.
Directions
Proceed along the High Street with our office on your left hand side. Upon reaching the roundabout take the first exit, continue along this road for approximately 1 mile and Wildercombe House will be on your right hand side, clearly displaying a name plate.
Rooms
Agents Notes
The property has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C, business rates, rateable value of £11,250 and council Tax Band B. The property is of traditional brick and stone construction. Flood risk is assessed at no risk/very low. Planning permission has been granted for a two-story extension to expand the 'owner’s lounge 1' on the ground floor and Room 8 on the first floor, creating a new bedroom, en suite, and balcony area. Planning permission due to expire 2025 planning application number 74434. We understand there is planning permission granted on a neighbouring property, planning application number 73398. Three separate heating systems – one for the annex, one for the ground and first floors, and another for the second floor. All mains services and utilities are connected). Broadband speeds are estimated at 16 Mbps for standard and 52 Mbps for superfast, with a good mobile signal and Wi-Fi throughout.
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Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 5, 2022
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Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on January 5, 2022
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Clear: No bars, no signal predicted
Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on March 5, 2020 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
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