Sommers Crescent,
Ilfracombe, EX34 9DP

Imagine stepping out of your front door and being approximately a one-minute walk from the beach, harbour, boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Whether you're searching for a stylish permanent home, an elegant coastal retreat or a luxury holiday let, this exceptional apartment offers an enviable lifestyle in the heart of Ilfracombe.

Set within the prestigious Arlington Villas, an imposing Victorian building converted into just 10 exclusive apartments, this beautifully presented second-floor residence enjoys an elevated position with spectacular panoramic views across Wildersmouth Beach, Capstone Hill, the promenade, harbour and the Bristol Channel towards the Welsh coastline. The sunsets from the apartment are truly spectacular, creating an ever-changing coastal backdrop throughout the year.

Originally selected as the developer's show apartment, the property showcases the very best of the development. Accessed via a six-person passenger lift, you step directly out of the lift to your own private entrance, providing an added sense of exclusivity and privacy.

At the heart of the home is an impressive 30ft open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, flooded with natural light and opening onto an outstanding 35ft sea-facing terrace. With uninterrupted views across the promenade, beach and coastline, this is the perfect place to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the spectacular sunsets.

The apartment offers two generous double bedrooms, including a luxurious principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room, together with a stylish family bathroom and a practical utility room. Finished to an exceptional standard throughout, the apartment benefits from an advanced heat recovery ventilation and air filtration system, gas-fired central heating, modern sash-style double glazing and excellent sound insulation provided by the substantial Victorian construction.

Further benefits include two allocated parking spaces within the secure gated residents' car park, lift access, video entry system, bike and surfboard storage, beautifully maintained communal areas and low-maintenance living, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the coastal lifestyle.

Everything Ilfracombe has to offer is within easy reach, including approximately a one-minute walk to the beach, harbour and town centre, while the cinema and theatre are approximately a five-minute walk away. The apartment also offers convenient access to regional road links and airports, making it equally suited as a full-time residence, luxurious second home or high-performing holiday let.

Combining timeless Victorian architecture with contemporary luxury, exceptional sea views and an unbeatable location, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Ilfracombe's finest coastal apartments. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this remarkable home has to offer.

Agent notes

This apartment is of traditional brick, stone and slate construction and is registered under Land Registry Title Number DN674603 with UPRN 10091211761. The property is held on a leasehold tenure, with a 999-year lease commencing in 2016 and approximately 989 years remaining, expiring on 1 January 3015. It extends to approximately 1,184 sq. ft. (110 m²) on a site of around 0.08 acres and falls within North Devon Council. The property is situated within the Ilfracombe Conservation Area, has a Very Low flood risk, and benefits from mains gas central heating, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. It has two allocated numbered parking spaces within a gated car park and access to communal entrance areas and the lift. The property is in Council Tax Band D with an EPC rating of B. There are no known building safety issues, and there are no current planning applications affecting the property. The apartment forms part of a development where the freehold is owned by the Management Company, comprising the ten apartment owners, and is managed by Douglas & Dean. The current service charge is £300 per calendar month, which includes the maintenance of the communal and external areas, lift servicing, communal lighting, water and buildings insurance, with no separate ground rent payable. Holiday letting and assured shorthold letting are permitted, while pets are allowed for owner-occupiers with the written consent of the Management Company. Broadband speeds of up to 80 Mbps are available, mobile coverage is provided by EE, Vodafone, Three and O2, and TV services are available via BT, Sky and Virgin Media.