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Granville Road, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8AY, UK
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Bedrooms: 11
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Receptions: 3
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Knight Frank - Exeter Sales Agent Valuation of this property is £1,300,000
Merlins Court offers exciting and flexible accommodation and, subject to gaining the necessary consents, could be used for a variety of uses both as a private home or more commercially. It is currently used as a seaside retreat and wellness hotel.
Merlins Court is a fabulous and impressive Grade II Listed Gothic mansion, situated in a prominent and commanding position overlooking the popular seaside town of Ilfracombe. It is only a short walk away from the fabulous sandy beaches. In recent years the property has been extensively and sympathetically renovated and restored to its former glory to create the most sensational seaside retreat and wellness hotel. The building has wonderful period features and proportions including high ceilings, large windows, original cornicing and ceiling roses.
The property has plenty of off-street parking for a number of vehicles and the property is surrounded on three sides by its own private garden. Steps lead through the garden down to a gate providing access into the town. There are two front doors providing access directly off the street as well. Steps lead up from the parking area to a porch and reception hallway both of which have a lovely, new Victorian Minton tiles. Also off the porch is a WC/cloakroom. The reception hallway leads through to a dining room and bar which has a bay window with French doors leading out onto a terrace. Beyond the dining room and through double doors is the sitting room or reception room. Beyond this is a rear hall with stairs leading down to the basement. The basement consists of a WC, gym or games room, beyond which is a spa room and secondary stairs leading up to the bar and kitchen above. A door leads out from the games room to the garden.
Beside the bar on the ground floor is a storeroom and utility room/laundry room. Beyond this is a larder area that leads through to the commercial kitchen. The kitchen has gas hob (mains gas) and electric ovens with a utility room off it.
There is a Gothic entrance off the road with an impressive stained-glass window. Back stairs lead up to a fabulous, grand reception room (or meditation room) on the first floor. This has a high ceiling with cornicing and glimpses of the sea. Beyond the meditation room is the front landing and second front door leading off the road. There is a WC off the corridor. Also off the corridor are two reception rooms, one of which has double arches leading through to a further reception room. These three rooms could be converted into a one bedroom, self-contained apartment if required, and subject to the necessary consents.
Stairs lead up to the second floor landing and corridor off which are three en suite bedrooms, two with showers and one with a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a door leading out to a small roof terrace.
Stairs lead on up to the third floor corridor off which are six bedrooms and a family shower room. Four of the bedrooms have en suite shower rooms and the single bedroom has a door leading out to a roof terrace. There is a door at the far end of the corridor that also leads out to a roof terrace from where there are wonderful views looking out to sea.
Back stairs lead down to the second floor where there are two further bedrooms: One with an en suite bathroom and the other with an en suite shower room. The latter has French doors leading out to a roof terrace. Stairs laid back down to the first floor.
Also from the third floor corridor, stairs lead up to a tower from where there are there some of the best views from the property out to sea.
Within the garden there is a large shed that could be developed further, subject to getting the necessary consents. The garden provides a good degree of privacy and is perfect for a family or entertaining.
Woolacombe Beach 7.0 miles / Barnstaple 11.9 miles / Taunton 54.1 miles / Exeter Airport 64.8 miles. (Distances and times are approximate)
The North Devon Coast is renowned for the beauty of its beaches and is a well-regarded destination for surfing enthusiasts. As well as the picturesque beaches at Woolacombe, there are other at Combe Martin Beach, Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton. Also at Saunton are two 18 hole championship links golf courses. For keen walkers, the South West Coast Path follows the scenic and unspoilt north coast. The property sits on the northwestern edge of Exmoor National Park, which offers a wide range of sporting and recreational activities.
The A361 North Devon Link Road is about 18 miles to the south and gives access to the M5 motorway at Tiverton. Tiverton Parkway station, which is 43 miles from the property, offers direct and regular direct train services to London Paddington (from 2 hours 5 minutes). There is also a railway station at Barnstaple offering the scenic Tarka Line rail link to Exeter.
Exeter and Bristol international airports provide flights to a number of domestic and international destinations.
