Ilfracomb Fine & Country
For Sale
6 Bed House - Detached
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon
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Guide Price £1,495,000
6
bedrooms
3
bathrooms
4
receptions
House - Detached

Property Details

Situated in a fabulous coastal location enjoying outstanding sea and country views, this property offers so much and is an amazing opportunity to own your own bespoke North Devon Estate. Superb 5 bedroom main characterful main house with annexe potential, separate one bedroom cottage, perfect for a dependent relative or home and income and Shippon barn with planning permission for conversion to an additional 2 bedroom cottage, a home office building, garage and plenty of parking. The property comes with a Dutch style barn with full planning permission for a striking two storey, 3 bedroom home enjoying breath taking sea and countryside views. The property includes a gently sloping paddock, additional storage barns (with further potential STP)

A Rare and Remarkable North Devon Coastal Residence with Outstanding Potential Offers in Excess of £1,495,000 for Main House, Cottage, Shippon Barn with Planning & Gardens, as well as the Home Office building. The property comes with a Dutch style barn with full planning permission for a striking two storey, 3 bedroom home enjoying breath taking sea and countryside views. The property includes a gently sloping paddock, additional storage barns (with further potential STP) Or Available as a Whole - or Entire Holding Including Additional Consent, Outbuildings & 5.59 Acres. * Offers Invited * Nestled in a private, tucked-away position on North Devon’s breath-taking coastline, this fabulous and beautifully presented residence offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Rich in character and charm, the original property is mentioned in the Domesday Book and is believed to date back over 400 years to 1622, blending heritage with versatility, space, and income potential. However, the building is not listed. THE MAIN HOUSE A spacious yet cosy five-bedroom home that fuses modern comfort with period charm, perfect for family living, multigenerational use, or income generation. • Enter through an impressive stone arched porch into a home full of warmth and history. • At its heart, a large kitchen/family room with fitted units and space for informal dining. • A rear lobby with flagstone flooring leads to a utility room and ground floor wet room. • A formal dining room boasts a stone fireplace, oak flooring, and a turret-style staircase. • The lounge, perfect for cosy nights in, features a wood burner on a slate hearth. • Upstairs, four generous bedrooms (master with sea views and built-in wardrobes) and a family bathroom. • Furthermore, an area of the house, adaptable as an interconnecting annexe if required, includes a utility room/kitchenette, bathroom, snug and cosy lounge with vaulted ceiling and Juliet balcony, and its own staircase – ideal for a relative, teen retreat, or extra rental income. THE COTTAGE – SELF-CONTAINED HOLIDAY LET A charming one-bedroom cottage, beautifully converted from a former farm building, currently generating excellent holiday letting income. • Private, enclosed garden – perfect for guests or family. • Vaulted ceilings, A-frame beams, and a cosy lounge with wood burner. • Modern kitchen/diner, spacious double bedroom, and a stylish bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. • Ideal for extended family, dual occupancy, or continued letting. THE SHIPPON BARN – WITH PLANNING PERMISSION A characterful stone barn (still with animal pens in place), plus adjoining garage, with full planning permission to convert into a 2-bedroom, single-storey cottage. • Would suit family use, rental income, or guest accommodation. • Excellent scope with plenty of parking. DUTCH BARN WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION Dutch Barn with Full Planning Permission • Convert into a two-storey, 3-bedroom residence with sea views. • Adjoining storage barns – ideal for mowers, workshop, or further development (STP). Lower Paddock Area (Approx. 1 Acre) • Enclosed, gently sloping paddock with direct access to footpaths and a haven for wildlife. • Perfect for further use, grazing or leisure. Hardcore Track Access • Vehicle access wraps around the northern side of the property for excellent movement and future use potential. THE HOME OFFICE BUILDING Separate building with broadband and electrics, ideal for remote work or a home business. GROUNDS & SETTING • Approached via a long sweeping shared driveway for added privacy. • Beautifully landscaped gardens, including a walled rear courtyard, colourful seaward garden with large lawn, summer house, and patio capturing the stunning countryside and sea views. • Ample off-road parking and a large garage. • Immediate access to local footpaths and the South West Coast Path for magnificent walks and scenery. ________________________________________ THE EXTENDED OFFER – AVAILABLE AT £2,000,000 For buyers with a broader vision, a truly rare opportunity to expand the estate and capitalise on its full potential: Large Derelict Stone Barn • Planning consent to convert into a substantial 4-bedroom residence, with perpetual planning status already activated. • Superb views across countryside to the coast. Enclosed Paddock (Approx. 2.9 Acres) • Ideal for horses, livestock, or smallholding. • Accessed via 5-bar gates from main drive, stunning views throughout. LOCATION – THE BEST OF NORTH DEVON • Minutes from Mortehoe, a quintessential coastal village, and the world-renowned Woolacombe Beach, with its golden sands and surfing culture. • Nearby towns include Ilfracombe and Braunton, with the larger centre of Barnstaple offering major amenities including supermarkets, leisure facilities, hospital, theatre, cinema, schools, and rail links to Exeter. • Fast access to the A361 North Devon Link Road and M5 at Junction 27. • Exmoor National Park is within easy reach for dramatic moorland walks and scenic drives. • Excellent leisure opportunities including Saunton Golf Club, surfing, cycling, horse riding, and more. DON’T MISS THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY Whether you're seeking a generational family home, income-producing lifestyle business, or the chance to develop and create a bespoke North Devon estate, this property offers it all – and more. Call us now to register your interest and be among the first to view.

Main House

Entrance Porch 3.15m x 2.36m

Kitchen/Family Room 5.72m x 5.36m

Dining Room 4.55m x 4.52m

Living Room 5.84m x 4.52m

Inner Hall 2.64m x 1.52m

Laundry Room 3.23m x 1.8m

Wet (Shower) Room 3.94m x 1.68m

Rear Porch

First Floor

Landing 5.3m x 0.9m

Bedroom 1 5.36m x 4.78m

Bedroom 2 3.7m x 2.26m

Bedroom 3 3.7m x 2.16m

Bedroom 4 3.05m x 2.5m

Family Bathroom 3.25m x 2.2m

Inner Landing 4m x 1.65m

Bedroom 5 4.42m x 4m

Bathroom No 2 3.4m 1.73m

Snug/Sitting Room 5.03m x 3.3m

Additional Cottage

Entrance: Living Room 5.03m x 3.9m

Kitchen/Dining Room 5m x 3.18m

Inner Hall 2.26m x 1.14m

Bathroom 2.62m x 2.26m

Bedroom 3.86m x 3.76m

Outside

Shippon Barn

Garage Building

Home Office Building

Various Storage Outbuildings

superb beautifully presented characterful home
5 bedrooms with annexe potential
delightful large reception rooms
additional 1 bedroom holiday cottage/annexe
producing an excellent supplementary income
additional barn with full residential planning permission passed - great scope and potential
garage building and separate home office/studio
various outbuildings for storage etc
wonderful location with exceptional countryside and sea views
just a short drive from the world class sandy beaches at woolacombe
immediate access to the south west coastal footpath
a fantastic opportunity with many different uses
annexe
coastal views
fine & country

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Ilfracomb Fine & Country
Ilfracomb Fine & Country
48 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon
EX34 9QB
01271 869112
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