2 bed flat for sale

High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.

Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £154,000 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £230,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.

Please call for more information or a personalised quote

Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.

It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £230,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.
Property description
location

In a prime High Street trading location with return corner frontage within the popular resort of Ilfracombe. The premises occupy a highly visible spot at the western approach to the High Street with easy access to all amenities and car parks. The town has a population of around 11,000 inhabitants which is boosted by the influx of tourists. One of the town?s most famous features is Verity, a striking 20-meter bronze statue located on the Pier by artist Damien Hirst. The town is also home to several art galleries and studios, showcasing local talent and crafts. There are numerous beaches a picturesque harbour, pier and dramatic coastal walks. The town has an interesting mix of local retail outlets, craft and hobby shops and a diverse catering offering. There is Lidl's supermarket as well as a Co-Op and Tesco?s.
The property

Previously known as Jeffries Newsagents, which was sold by Webbers Commercial in July 2024, this property has been completely transformed. It now features a modern living space above a retail shop, with a small landscaped garden and courtyard at the rear.

The accommodation has been redesigned to provide all the comforts of a contemporary family home.

The property has undergone extensive modernization and renovation, now presenting as a lock-up shop with a cloakroom and small store on the ground floor. Above, there is a self-contained owner's residence with two bedrooms (one en-suite), a guest bathroom, an additional cloakroom, and a fully fitted new kitchen/breakfast room. At the rear, you'll find a south-facing courtyard and a gravelled garden with shared access.

The property now boasts new gas-fired radiator central heating, has been rewired, and decorated to a high standard, making it worthy of your early inspection.

This is a fantastic investment opportunity or would be perfect for an owner-occupier.
Services

All mains connected. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting
Agents note

This property is in a conservation area.
VAT

We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of hmrc.
Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
Rateable value

To be re-assessed.
Council tax band
A

legal advice

We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
Planning

It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer?s responsibility.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.