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£1,100,000
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15 bedroom detached house for sale

Ilfracombe, Devon
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Detached house
15 bed
15 bath
EPC rating: C*
0.66 acre(s)

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band B
Broadband: Super-fast 31Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
Wildercombe House is an impressive and exceptionally well-presented property. Originally built in 1885 as a Victorian gentleman’s residence. Offering an impressive 14 en suite bedrooms and a self-contained annex. With expansive living areas, including two generous reception rooms as well as providing ample space in the dining room. The building has a commercial kitchen, along with a laundry and boiler room.

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.

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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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    LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - NATIONAL STRENGTH !   The Company Bond Oxborough Phillips is an established local company with over 20 years experience in selling property in North Devon and North Cornwall. Throughout our network of offices we are able to offer a complete property service which includes Residential Sales, Property Management and Lettings, Auctions, New Homes and Development. Our extensive knowledge and experience of the local property market enables us to provide a professional and efficient service combined by a proactive marketing campaign. Staff  All members of our negotiating teams are highly motivated and experienced in the local market. Our experience in our field enables us to advise clients on all aspects of buying and selling property. We recognise the importance of high standards of customer care and our constantly striving to improve our service. Coverage  An extensive regional marketing campaign, a national network of over 250 offices and extensive website marketing enable us to provide unrivalled coverage of your property. Presentation  We understand that first impressions of a property are all important. We place extreme emphasis on the presentation and quality of the sales brochure. Using the latest digital technology we produce high quality full colour particulars which always include a floor plan. Experience has shown us that a good presentation will increase viewing rates. Properties  We are delighted to be instructed to sell all types of residential and commercial property. Our register currently includes Luxury Waterside Apartments, interesting Period Townhouses, a wide selection of Bungalows, Character Cottages, Executive style Houses, Barn Conversions, Holiday Chalets and Off-plan Developments. Keeping you informed As part of our service , we guarantee to give all important feedback on every viewing. Our Customer Care Co-Ordinator will provide regular summary and reports covering all aspects of our marketing campaign. Regular contact and discussion with our clients enables us to achieve a stress free and smooth sale. Prominent and highly visible offices  Largest window display in the town Dedicated and experienced staff Immediate telephone marketing Extensive newspaper advertising Maximum website exposure Weekly property updates Accompanied viewings Guaranteed viewing feedback Regular marketing reports and reviews Comprehensive property brochures Informative floorplans  

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 5, 2022

    Broadband speed is measured in megabits per second, with the number returned showing how fast the connection is. Each reading is based on the highest predicted speed of any major broadband network for services that deliver the download speeds. The following are the different readings that we may display:

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    Super-fast: Between 30 Mbit/s and 300 Mbit/s
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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

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