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Guide Price£549,950

Bowden Farm, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Superb barn conversion
  • Set over 3 floors
  • Over 2,100 sqf of accommodation
  • Attached garage
  • No onward chain
  • Superb views
  • Convenient location

Description

***Video now available***An impressive elevated barn conversion with outstanding views across Ilfracombe. Offering over 2,100 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors, this spacious and characterful home is available with no onward chain.

Situated in an elevated position close to Ilfracombe town centre, this simply stunning barn conversion enjoys breathtaking views across the town, the National Trust-owned Torrs, coastline and the sea beyond, providing spectacular sunsets and a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity. Offering just over 2,100 square feet of accommodation arranged over three floors, the property combines character and charm with generous living space, featuring exposed beams, high ceilings and a striking galleried landing.

The accommodation is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, where the impressive galleried landing immediately highlights the property's unique character. On the ground floor is a spacious double bedroom with direct access to the garden and the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. Also on this level is a well-proportioned living room, positioned to take full advantage of the outstanding views, with door opening onto a balcony that provides the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

The first floor offers three further bedrooms along with the family bathroom, creating flexible accommodation suitable for families, guests or those working from home. On the lower ground floor, the heart of the home is the exceptional kitchen and dining room, measuring almost 30 feet in length. This impressive space is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with direct access to the gardens. A utility room leads off from the kitchen and, in turn, provides access to a large walk-in storage cupboard and a separate WC.

Outside, there is access from a gate entrance down a driveway which has full access rights, this then leads to the properties own driveway and garage, while gardens extend to both ends of the barn and along the side, offering a variety of outdoor spaces from which to enjoy the setting and views. Rarely do properties of this nature become available so close to Ilfracombe town centre, and with the added advantage of being offered to the market with no onward chain, this is an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to create a truly exceptional home in a highly desirable location.

Planning permission has been granted for the barn adjacent to Clover Meadows to be converted into accommodation. The barn is owned by the current vendors of Clover
Meadows, and external plans are available for prospective purchasers
upon request.

It is worth noting that the approved design has been carefully arranged to maintain a high degree of privacy for both properties, with no direct overlooking windows facing Clover Meadows. Once completed, the development is expected to further enhance the setting and overall appeal of the location.

All main services connected.

The property is located off Marlborough Road, when approaching Ilfracombe, pass the North Devon Resort and the turning can be found shortly after where there is a sign for Bowden Farm House, follow the lane to the left of the sign to the far end and the gate for Clover Meadows can be found immediately in front of you. Once through the gate the property is immediately on your right hand side.

Ilfracombe town offers a variety of independent shops along with larger supermarkets both in and out of town including Lidl, Tesco and Co-Op with further shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars within the area. The picturesque seafront and harbour area is where the renowned artist Damien Hirst influence can be found along with his 60’ ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour entrance. In addition is the exciting new water hub and café making the harbour area 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. In addition Exmoor National Park offers breath taking scenery with miles and miles of walks.

Barnstaple, North Devon’s main trading centre is approximately 12 miles away with many of the big name shops and rail link to the intercity network at Tiverton.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether your home is on the market, or you’re just thinking about selling, now or in the future, and you’d just like some advice, we’d love to help!

Andrew Carr Sales
Nicola Draper Lettings

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7. Mobile or broadband coverage checks have been carried out via the Ofcom website at time of instruction. Buyers are advised to make their own checks before committing to any expenditure.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-22

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
76 C
81 B

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

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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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Parking
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Garden
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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

80 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 62% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School582 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Community school
  • Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School610 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    326
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • West Down School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Combe Martin Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    137
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy333 metresOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Braunton Academy7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College8.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School9.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College14 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

Tesco Ilfracombe Superstore, Ilfracombe619 metres
Co-op Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe925 metres
Morrisons Daily Ilfracombe 26 High Street, Ilfracombe951 metres

GP surgery

Combe Coastal Practice853 metres

Pharmacy

Smd Pharmacy At The Medical Centre853 metres

Hospital

Ilfracombe Hospital724 metres

Green space

Playing Field23 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path831 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Barnstaple Rail Station9.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Ilfracombe Holiday Park77 metres

Typical drive times

Lynton28 min · 18 miles
Bideford33 min · 19 miles
Barnstaple21 min · 11 miles
Ilfracombe2 min · 0.6 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 24 min · 56 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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