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Guide Price£1,000,000

Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34

Land size
1.7 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Approximately 1.7 acres total plot
  • Currently divided into a 4 bedroom and a 3 bedroom cottage
  • Three reception rooms
  • Rural location
  • Sea Views

Description

Discover a peaceful retreat with this 7 bedroom cottage set on 1.7 acres of grounds. This property blends rustic charm with modern comforts, offering a perfect escape from city life.

The home is currently divided into a four bedroom home and a three bedroom home that is used as a successful holiday let. The cottage features multiple cosy living areas, each with its own unique charm. The main living room, with its rustic fireplace, and wooden floorboards are perfect for unwinding after a long day. The spacious kitchen is a cook’s dream, featuring ample counter space, solid fuel Stanley, electric hob and oven and a dining area that’s perfect for family meals and gatherings. In addition there is a smaller, yet still functional kitchen located in the holiday let part of the property. The home enjoys a conservatory that is flooded with natural light and overlooks part of the gardens. The cottage includes two bathrooms ensuring comfort and convenience for everyone. In addition there are two separate WC's. Seven well-appointed bedrooms provide plenty of space for family and guests, one of these is located on the ground floor and could also be a useful office space.

This 7-bedroom rustic cottage on 1.7 acres offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the peace and beauty of country living. Whether you’re looking for a family home, a weekend retreat, or a potential investment, this property is sure to impress.

Summer Haze cottage is located within a short distance of the desirable village of Lee. Lee is a sought after coastal village situated on the North Devon coast. Famed for its Fuchsia Valley which winds its way down to an attractive beach. The village has an excellent pub, The Grampus Inn. The home is also close to Mortehoe which overlooks the world renowned Woolacombe beach.

Woolacombe is nestled on the North Devon Coast and is surrounded by National Trust land and is an extremely popular and well known village throughout the UK and has previously had the number one ranked beach in the UK. The village has a selection of small independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to suit most. It also benefits from a health centre, chemist and a local primary school.

As well as the main beach, there is also Barricane and Combesgate beaches. The surrounding National Trust Land provides plenty of coastal walks and some amazing views. There are a variety of leisure facilities and excellent nearby golf courses with the best known being the championship golf course at Saunton. The North Devon link road is easily accessible and provides access to Barnstaple and further on Tiverton which connects with the M5 motorway.

The expansive grounds expand to approximately 1.7 acres and include a stunning wooded area, patio for outdoor dining, a BBQ area, and plenty of open space for gardening or recreational activities. The mature trees and landscaped gardens add to the property’s rustic charm. Parts of the garden enjoy some sea views and the allure of nature.

Additional features include a workshop that is part completed with an electrical supply connected and further additional outbuilding that are in need of some attention.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-06-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,697 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£588,235 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,038 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
6 G
63 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

900 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Woolacombe School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Community school
  • Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    326
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • West Down School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Georgeham Church of England Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Braunton Academy6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College8.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School10 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College12 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

SPAR Woolacombe, Woolacombe1.7 miles
Lidl Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe2.6 miles
Co-op Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe2.6 miles

GP surgery

Combe Coastal Practice2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Barton Pharmacy (Lps)1.7 miles

Hospital

Ilfracombe Hospital2.6 miles

Walking trail

South West Coast Path683 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Barnstaple Rail Station9.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Sea Wall684 metres

Typical drive times

Lynton34 min · 20 miles
Bideford39 min · 22 miles
Barnstaple27 min · 14 miles
Ilfracombe12 min · 4.2 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 30 min · 59 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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