Sold STC
Flat
FLAT 1
52 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON EX34 9QB
1 beds
1 baths
484 sq ft
Listed 20 Apr 2024 (-788d)
Property details
Tenure
SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD
Floor area
45 m²
Council tax band
A
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£85,000 Jun 2024
Price per m²
£1,778/m²
Local average
£261,800 (-69.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (3,850 of 33,755)
Street crime
122 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Large one bedroom flat in need of renovation
- Situated in a well maintained block
- Excellent investment opportunity
- Centrally located on Ilfracombe High Street
- Original wooden sash windows
- Large open plan rooms
Description
A spacious one bedroom flat situated on the first floor of a well maintained listed building. The property is centrally located on Ilfracombe High Street and is in need of complete renovation, but represents a fantastic investment opportunity at a modest asking price.
Ilfracombe town offers a variety of independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars. The picturesque seafront and harbour area is home to artist Damien Hirst's ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour entrance. In addition is the exciting new water sports centre and café making the harbour a hive of activity.
North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers. The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with the Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California. For a change of scenery Exmoor National Park offers breath taking rolling countryside, perfect for avid walkers.
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen - 5.73 x 3.93 (18'9" x 12'10") - A large space with great potential to start again and create a modern open plan living space that includes the kitchen, lounge and a dining area.
Bedroom - 4.12 x 3.18 (13'6" x 10'5") - A huge double room, that once renovated will provide a generously sized bedroom that will comfortably accommodate a super king size bed and all modern day furnishings.
Bathroom - 4.06 x 1.43 (13'3" x 4'8") - A large bathroom that could easily accommodate a four piece suite when renovated.
Agents Notes - The monthly service charge is £75.
Holiday letting is not permitted.
We have been informed by the vendor that gas, electric, water and drainage are all mains connected.
To comply with the property mis-descriptions act we must inform all prospective purchasers that the measurements are taken by an electronic tape measure and are provided as a guide only. We have not tested any mains services, gas or electric appliances or fixtures and fittings mentioned in these details, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves before committing to purchase.
Ilfracombe town offers a variety of independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars. The picturesque seafront and harbour area is home to artist Damien Hirst's ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour entrance. In addition is the exciting new water sports centre and café making the harbour a hive of activity.
North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers. The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with the Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California. For a change of scenery Exmoor National Park offers breath taking rolling countryside, perfect for avid walkers.
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen - 5.73 x 3.93 (18'9" x 12'10") - A large space with great potential to start again and create a modern open plan living space that includes the kitchen, lounge and a dining area.
Bedroom - 4.12 x 3.18 (13'6" x 10'5") - A huge double room, that once renovated will provide a generously sized bedroom that will comfortably accommodate a super king size bed and all modern day furnishings.
Bathroom - 4.06 x 1.43 (13'3" x 4'8") - A large bathroom that could easily accommodate a four piece suite when renovated.
Agents Notes - The monthly service charge is £75.
Holiday letting is not permitted.
We have been informed by the vendor that gas, electric, water and drainage are all mains connected.
To comply with the property mis-descriptions act we must inform all prospective purchasers that the measurements are taken by an electronic tape measure and are provided as a guide only. We have not tested any mains services, gas or electric appliances or fixtures and fittings mentioned in these details, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves before committing to purchase.
Listed by
Ilfracombe
Turners Property Management Ltd
Reference: 147063446
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan.jpg
EPC Graphs
EE Rating
Price history
55% since 2021
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 13/06/2024 (2 years ago) | £85,000 | +54.5% |
| Sold | 13/05/2021 (5 years ago) | £55,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street CLIFTON COURT 5 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £155,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| CROFTSIDE 9 VICTORIA ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LT | £152,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| ATLANTIC COURT APARTMENT 7 NORTHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 8FG | £155,675 | 12/10/2023 | Flat |
| ATLANTIC COURT APARTMENT 2 NORTHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 8FG | £127,000 | 25/07/2023 | Flat |
| Same street THE OLD BLACKSMITH COTTAGES 4 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £135,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 FLAT 2 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £115,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 4 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £140,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 2 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £120,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 1 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £140,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 3 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £115,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 51 FLAT 2 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £120,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 51 FLAT 3 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £110,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 51 FLAT 4 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £125,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 51 FLAT 5 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £120,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 51 FLAT 1 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £120,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| SANWYN HOUSE FLAT 2 BELVEDERE ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9JH | £75,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| SANWYN HOUSE FLAT 4 BELVEDERE ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9JH | £100,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| ATLANTIC COURT APARTMENT 1 NORTHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 8FG | £150,000 | 23/03/2022 | Flat |
| ATLANTIC COURT APARTMENT 3 NORTHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 8FG | £116,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 1 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £125,000 | 09/02/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 3 HIGHFIELD ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9LZ | £118,000 | 09/02/2022 | Flat |
| SANWYN HOUSE FLAT 1 BELVEDERE ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9JH | £62,500 | 02/02/2022 | Flat |
| Same street THE OLD BLACKSMITH COTTAGES 4 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £120,000 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street CLIFTON COURT 18 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £80,000 | 18/11/2021 | Flat |
| Same street CLIFTON COURT 20 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £90,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat |
| 109 FLAT HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9ET | £436,000 | 01/11/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 48 FLAT 2 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £135,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 52 FLAT 2A HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £85,000 | 10/09/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 54 THE GRANARY HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £185,000 | 09/08/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 51 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £390,000 | 14/07/2021 | Other |
| Same street 49 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX34 9QB | £165,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £142,333 (15 sales)
Area average: £140,448 (16 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
5y growth
25.3%
10y growth
156.1%
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Devon. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
1y (index)
-8.4%
5y (index)
2.5%
10y (index)
18.6%
Company ownership
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Low
£766/mo
Realistic
£851/mo
Optimistic
£936/mo
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Devon.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Ilfracombe Bookshop & Art Supplies | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Magpie | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Garage | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Opposite Garage | 0.0 miles |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 8.6 miles |
| Train station | Killington Lane | 9.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total incidents | 122 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Primary | 0.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 16 Dec 2019 |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 29 Jun 2023 |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.8 miles | Good — 14 Mar 2024 |
| West Down School | Primary | 3.4 miles | Good — 4 Nov 2019 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Flat, High St, EX34 | £435/mo | 1 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Paragon Flats, EX34 | £525/mo | 1 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Southcliffe, EX34 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Southcliffe, EX34 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £715/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
Rent ratio
0.92%
Max investor price (0.8%)
£92,250
Target investor price (1%)
£73,800
Gross yield
11.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio
9×
Monthly cashflow
£324/mo
75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI
16.8%
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).