8 bed property for sale

Hillsborough Terrace, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

A beautifully restored 18th-century Georgian residence offering spacious family living with stunning sea and harbour views. Set over multiple floors, the home features eight bedrooms, elegant period details, generous reception rooms, a modern kitchen, and stylish bathrooms. The property also benefits from a two-level rear courtyard and three valuable off-road parking spaces, all just moments from the coast.

This elegant Georgian residence, originally built in the 18th century as a distinguished gentleman’s home, now offers a stunning and expansive family property with breathtaking views over the harbour, Capstone, and the open sea. Thoughtfully updated while retaining a wealth of period features, the home combines timeless architectural detail with modern comfort. Set in a prime location, it also includes three highly valuable off-road parking spaces at the front of the property.

The approach to the house is suitably impressive, with slate-flagged steps leading to a classical portico entrance. Inside, the entrance lobby sets the tone with timber floors and detailed ceiling architraves, opening to a spacious hallway with a staircase rising to the upper floors. The lower ground floor features a generous reception room, a large and well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room with central island and ample storage, two pantry cupboards, and space for a range cooker and other appliances. This level also includes a utility and laundry room, cloakroom, rear lobby, two storage rooms, and direct access to the slate-paved rear courtyard.

On the main floor, the sitting room offers a bright, double-aspect space with sea views, high ceilings, and decorative cornicing. The drawing room is a particular highlight of the home, with two floor-to-ceiling sash windows opening onto a balcony and offering sweeping panoramic views of the sea and surrounding landscape. A fireplace, high ceilings, and timber floors complete this elegant space. Also on this level is a spacious double bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

The second floor includes a family bathroom with twin basins, a bathtub, and a double shower, a bedroom or study, and two additional bedrooms including a master bedroom with stunning sea views. A further staircase leads to the third floor, where there are four more bedrooms, two of which enjoy sea views, along with a contemporary shower room.

To the rear of the property is a two-level slate-flagged courtyard with useful storage space and a pedestrian gate for convenient access. This rare and character-filled home offers generous and flexible accommodation, steeped in history and perfectly positioned to enjoy coastal living at its best.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

Hallway

With stairs to basement floor and stairs to first floor landing.

Living Room (4.83m x 5.38m)

Dining Room (4.83m x 3.94m)

Cloakroom

W/C

Basement Floor

Kitchen (4.65m x 5.13m)

Utility Room (1.83m x 2.51m)

Pantry (1.68m x 2.26m)

Living Room (4.57m x 3.8m)

Rear Utility Room (2.77m x 3m)

First Floor

Living Room (6.9m x 5.2m)

Bedroom One (4.83m x 4.37m)

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom Two (3.33m x 4.57m)

Dressing Room

En-Suite Shower Room

Second Floor

Bedroom Three (4.88m x 4.52m)

Bedroom Four (4.01m x 5.03m)

Bedroom Five (2.9m x 3.86m)

Family Bathroom

Study (3.38m x 3.12m)

Third Floor

Bedroom Six (3.6m x 4.93m)

Bedroom Seven (3.6m x 3.25m)

Bedroom Eight (3.23m x 2.34m)

Bedroom Nine (3.25m x 2.26m)

Shower Room

Outside

To the front of the property, there are 3 parking
spaces. Whilst to the rear, there is a slate flagged
courtyard on two levels with storage and rear
pedestrian gate for access.