A spacious Coastal home with HUGE POTENTIAL!
31 Horne road, Ilfracombe, ex34 8hd
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Key features
Guide Price: *
£300,000
Fees apply
Reservation fee:2.4% (min. £6,000)
Legal fee:£420
All fees include VAT at 20%
Auction Type:
Conditional
Start price:
£300,000Bid history
0 bidsBY ONLINE AUCTION - (If not Sold Before!) A spacious Coastal home with HUGE POTENTIAL! This detached character property in Ilfracombe offers 3 large bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen/diner & a private garden. Plus, a 2-storey barn/workshop with conversion potential (STPP). Walk to beaches, cafes & coastal trails!
Some homes are move-in ready. Others? They’re a blank canvas waiting for the right buyer to bring them to life. This detached coastal gem in Ilfracombe falls firmly into the latter category, offering bags of potential for anyone keen to put their own stamp on a property.
With period charm, spacious rooms, and an outbuilding crying out for some sort of conversion, this is more than just a home— it’s a project with serious upside.
SPACE, CHARACTER AND A PLACE TO GROW
Inside, the layout is ideal for modern family life. Two reception rooms offer flexible living space, perfect for a home office, snug, or fourth bedroom. The open-plan kitchen/diner is the heart of the home—plenty of room for entertaining, family meals, and those inevitable renovation planning sessions over a cup of coffee.
Upstairs, you’ll find three large bedrooms, each with big windows, high ceilings, and original features. There’s a loft for extra storage, plus a bathroom with space to upgrade.
OUTSIDE: A RARE FIND WITH A HIDDEN BONUS
Step outside, and you’ll find a private, enclosed south facing garden, ready to be landscaped into something special. Whether it’s alfresco dining, a sun-soaked patio, or a veggie patch, there’s plenty of room to work with.
And then there’s the barn/workshop. A two-storey attached outbuilding, just waiting to be transformed into a guest annex, artist’s studio, or Airbnb rental (subject to the usual planning permissions).
ABOUT ILFRACOMBE
Living here isn’t just about the house—it’s about the lifestyle.
🏖 Pop to the seaside— the Harbour and seaside are nearby and some of the best surf in the UK, Woolacombe, Croyde, and Putsborough are within easy reach.
🌊 Explore the South West Coast Path—Hiking, sea views, and stunning National Trust land on your doorstep.
🍽 Foodie heaven—Seafood, local produce, and quirky cafes make Ilfracombe a top spot for dining out.
🎭 Arts & Culture—From Damien Hirst’s iconic Verity statue to year-round festivals and live music, there’s always something
happening.
🚗 Well connected—Barnstaple is just a 20-minute drive, offering easy links to the M5 and beyond.
If you’ve been looking for a home with character, a space to transform, and a location that offers both lifestyle and investment potential, this is it.
FINER DETAILS
- 3 bedroom detached cottage
- Attached two storey barn
- Open Plan Kitchen Dining Room
- Living Room & Study/snug/bedroom 4
- Front and rear gardens
- Off road parking
- In need of some modernisation/refurbishment
- Potential to develop barn subject to planning consent
- Council Tax Band - D
- The property is not listed or in a conservation area
- Construction is largely brick and stone
- All mains services and utilities are connected
- The broadband speed available ranges from 17
- Mbps to superfast 80 Mbps.
- Flood risk: Very Low
- High street, Harbour and Seafront nearby
- Deceased estate sale - Probate Granted
Note: Some images have been virtually staged by adding furniture
Viewings strictly by appointment with Nic Chbat of Match Property Estate agents - part of the Match Property Group.
METHOD OF SALE
This property is for sale by conditional online auction, powered by Bamboo Auctions
The property is being offered for sale via a Modern Online Auction. Once registered and authorised, buyers are invited to place bids over the starting bid price. An undisclosed Reserve price is set by the seller and the property will not sell below this reserve figure.
At the end of the auction, the highest bidder will enter into a reservation contract and proceed to exchange contracts within 20 working days (unless otherwise agreed with the seller)
The Reservation fee is 2% (plus VAT) of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £5000 plus VAT). An Auction legal pack including the Reservation Contract is available to all registered buyers.
Please contact us for full details.
- 3 bedroom detached cottage
- Attached two storey barn
- Open Plan Kitchen Dining Room
- Living Room & Study/snug/bedroom 4
- Front and rear gardens
- Off road parking
- In need of some modernisation/refurbishment
- Potential to develop barn subject to planning consent
Summary
- Property type
- Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Council tax band
- D
Summary
- Property type
- Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Council tax band
- D
This property is being sold by:
Match Property
01271 410108
3 Paiges Lane Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1EF
†Conditional auction
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* Pricing Information
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