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.