Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34

Stunning Modern Apartment in a Prime Coastal Location

Situated just 200 metres from one of the UK’s finest beaches, this exceptional modern apartment offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience. Located within the prestigious Byron development, this upper-floor property enjoys a prime position and benefits from its own private balcony, which captures the afternoon and evening sun—ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

Step inside to discover a bright and spacious open-plan living and dining area, seamlessly integrated with a modern kitchen fitted with high-end fixtures and integrated appliances. The inviting space extends onto the generous balcony, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The apartment features two well-appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom includes a south facing ‘Juliet balcony’ with pleasant open views, a built-in wardrobe and a stylish en-suite shower room with sleek, modern finishes. The second bedroom can be arranged as either a double or twin, catering to various needs. A stylish family bathroom, complete with a shower over the bath, adds further convenience.

A hallway cupboard provides useful storage space and houses the hot water cylinder and mechanical air recovery unit. Tastefully decorated in neutral tones, the apartment is presented in pristine condition, fully equipped with high-quality fixtures and fittings.

This beautifully appointed home is available fully furnished by separate negotiation, making it ready for immediate occupation if required. Offering a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle in an unbeatable coastal setting, this apartment is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

Byron goes beyond expectations by offering a range of on-site facilities not found in any other building in the area. Enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, spa and treatment room, games room, and the services of a dedicated concierge who oversees the day-to-day running of the building.

Convenience and security are also priorities, with secure underground car parking featuring an allocated space and additional storage facilities, perfect for beach and outdoor equipment. There is also a passenger lift to all floors of the building giving easy access.

Situated in the heart of this stunning coastal village, renowned throughout the UK as a hugely popular destination for family holidays and weekend breaks, the apartment is just a couple of hundred metres from the beach. Local shops, bars, and restaurants are all within a short stroll, ensuring you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.

Woolacombe sits on the rugged North Devon coast and amidst the surrounding National Trust land, and is an extremely popular and well known village throughout the UK primarily due to its stunning golden sand beach. Many visitors flock to the area throughout the year but especially through the summer months. The village has an array of facilities which include small independent shops, a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit all pockets and tastes, a pharmacy and a primary school which has an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted. As well as the 2½ miles of golden sand that stretch across to Putsborough, there are Barricane and Combesgate beaches which have rock pools to explore and the former having a beachside kiosk selling delicious Sri Lankan curries through the summer season. There is also Grunta beach which is a smaller and quieter private cove. The surrounding National Trust land and the South West Coastal Footpath provides miles and miles of walking to enjoy some of the finest coastal scenery on offer. There are a variety of leisure facilities and excellent nearby golf courses with the best known being the two links courses at Saunton, one of which is at championship standard. The Exmoor National Park is also just a short drive away.

Barnstaple is North Devon's main trading centre and is approximately 12 miles away and has many of the bigger name shops, a rail link to Exeter which has direct trains to London, and direct access to the main A361 North Devon Link Road which joins the M5 at junction 27. There is a helipad at Chivenor and the nearest airports are at Exeter and Bristol.

This apartment and the superb onsite facilities can only be fully appreciated by an internal inspection.

This property serves as a high-quality second home and holiday let at present generating an excellent annual income. Weekly rates range from £620 for the winter months, with the peak weeks in the summer at £1,950. For the financial year 2024/25, the income achieved was circa £21,000. Other weekly rates will vary in between those times. With Byron's in-house and exclusive holiday letting management services available at a competitive 12% fee, all your needs will be taken care of effortlessly should you decide to go down this route. For those that do holiday let, our client has already had all of the calculations and surveys carried out to take advantage of Capital Allowances that will effectively give you tax free income for the remainder of the allowance amount. This can be transferred over to the new owner.

AGENTS NOTE: The 2024 service charge, which includes maintenance of the common and external areas and related services is currently £7,319 per annum which also includes the building insurance contribution as a major component; this can be paid in two instalments on the 1st of January and again on the 1st July. The annual ground rent is £250. Pets are allowed within the building with written consent from the Management Company. There is no restriction on holiday or assured shorthold letting.

COUNCIL TAX/BUSINESS RATES: The council tax is Band D. However, because the property is holiday let, it is currently assessed for Business Rates. At present, the rateable value qualifies for 100% business rate relief however, we advise you check your own personal circumstances in this regard.