Charming attached period cottage situated in an elevated position just off the Quay in Ilfracombe. Located in tucked away position accessed by a private gated lane in a residential part of the harbour. Living/dining room, two double bedrooms, bathroom & ensuite, views of the harbour, patio garden. Ideal holiday let or investment. Freehold. No onward chain. EPC band D.

Situation And Amenities - Quay Cottage is situated within the popular harbour location of Ilfracombe and is the end of a terrace of charming 19th century former fisherman's cottages approached from a private gated lane adjoining Ilfracombe Harbour. Ilfracombe Harbour and its sandy beach, the towns amenities and facilities are within walking distance, including supermarkets, theatre, cinema, indoor swimming pool, along with a secondary school, cottage hospital, doctors surgery and range of pubs and restaurants. Damien Hirst's Verity; a 66 ft bronze sculpture is at the end of the harbour. The Yacht Club on the harbour front is a major part of the towns social scene, and includes gig racing. From the harbour, there is a ferry to Lundy Island and boat trips along the coastline. Barnstaple, North Devon's regional centre is about 12 miles and includes more extensive shopping, supermarkets, leisure centre, college, North Devon regional hospital, the famous Pannier Market and Butchers Row. The property is located close to Exmoor National Park, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders all year round. The coastline is renowned for its spectacular landscape, ranging from high open moorland, wooded combes and dramatic sea cliffs. North Devon coastline is easily accessible including the popular surfing beaches of Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe. There are many sporting facilities in the area including golf at Ilfracombe itself, Saunton, Barnstaple and the Royal North Devon Golf Course at Westward Ho!, which is the oldest course in England.

Description - We are delighted to offer for sale a charming attached period cottage situated in an enviable elevated position just off the Quay in Ilfracombe. Quay Cottage is understood to have been built in the 1850's, located in a tucked away position accessed by a private gated lane in a residential part of the harbour. In more recent years the property has been a much-loved holiday let for the owners who sympathetically renovated the cottage in 2008 skilfully combining period features with modern refinements. Some of the most notable features include attractive original internal wood panelling and clay gate fireplace and stunning dual aspect windows allowing light to flood with the benefit of the view of the harbour.
There is an attractive front low maintenance recently laid patio with seating area which enjoys views towards the Harbour and Hillsborough in the distance. Properties in this position rarely come on the market therefore we highly recommend a viewing. The layout and dimensions of the accommodation can be found on the accompanying floorplan.

Accommodation - The cottage is accessed via a wrought iron gate with steps leading up to the property with a UPVC front door which leads into an initial entrance porch and door into the living and dining room. The open plan living and dining room enjoys a dual aspect with two bow windows to the front and window to the side enjoying a view of the harbour. There is original wooden panelling and exposed ceiling beams and period fireplace with electric fire. Doors lead into a downstairs bathroom and kitchen and stairs that rise to the first floor. The bathroom comprises of a fully tiled white bathroom suite with bath with mains shower over, sink, WC and chrome heated towel rail.
The kitchen is located to the rear and has a range of modern wall and floor units, tiled splashbacks and worksurface over. There is a breakfast bar area, wall mounted gas combination boiler which provides domestic hot water and heating for the property. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, halogen hob with extractor hood over, electric oven and space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge.
On the first floor there is a landing with access to loft space, matching wood wall panelling and doors that lead into both double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a window to the front, ceiling fan and en-suite shower comprising of a tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, sink, WC and chrome heated towel rail. The second bedroom has a window to the front and ceiling fan.

Holiday Letting - Quay Cottage offers a variety of uses from a main or second home/UK base, holiday letting cottage or perhaps a long term residential let accommodation, having the potential to earn a healthy rental income. The property is currently being advertised as a holiday accommodation through Marsdens.co.uk, property reference QUAY where available weekly pricing and occupancy levels can be viewed.
All the furniture, fixtures and fittings are available by separate negotiation.

Parking - There is no allocated parking for the property however we understand parking permits can be purchased from North Devon District Council and can be used in several nearby car parks.