Description
LOT 9: 9 Oceanpoint, Sandy Lane, Woolacombe EX34 7AY Guide Price: £525,000* Auction: Wednesday 28 October 2026 at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR (unless sold prior)This Woolacombe two bed apartment presents a rare opportunity in this sought-after location. Indeed, the Woolacombe two bed apartment represents a fantastic investment or second home.
Two-bedroom sea-view duplex apartment with balcony, underground parking and holiday-let consent, 0.2 miles from Woolacombe Beach
Description 9 Oceanpoint is a stylish two-bedroom duplex apartment built in 2017. It is one of only 12 apartments in a boutique development about four minutes' walk from Woolacombe's three-mile Blue Flag beach, making it a stand-out Woolacombe two bed apartment in the area.
The apartment covers the first and second floors, about 883 sq ft (82 sq m).
The living space is on the top floor to make the most of the view. It is a double-aspect open-plan kitchen, dining and living room with sea views, a breakfast bar and built-in appliances. On the floor below, the principal bedroom has an en-suite and its own south-facing balcony looking out to the ocean.
There is also a twin bedroom, a modern family bathroom and a utility cupboard.
Planning permission allows the apartment to be used as a permanent home or let as a holiday home. It is currently a highly rated holiday let, with Airbnb "Guest Favourite" status and a 4.84-star rating from more than 230 guest reviews. That makes it suitable for owner-occupiers, second-home buyers and investors searching for a Woolacombe two bed apartment.
Key Features
- Two-bedroom duplex apartment, built in 2017
- Sea views from several rooms
- Double-aspect open-plan kitchen, dining and living room on the top floor
- Principal bedroom with en-suite and private south-facing balcony
- Twin bedroom and modern family bathroom
- Utility cupboard with space for a washing machine
- Underground parking space with CCTV and EV charger
- Underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump
- Communal surfboard storage, outdoor shower and bin store
- Gated pedestrian entrance
- Planning permission for use as a permanent home or a holiday let
- Leasehold (999 years from 2017) with a 1/12th share of the freehold
- About 0.2 miles (4 minutes' walk) from Woolacombe Beach
Accommodation Schedule (approximately 883 sq ft / 82 sq m) First floor
- Entrance, reached by the gated pedestrian entrance and external stairs
- Principal bedroom with en-suite and private balcony
- Twin bedroom
- Family bathroom
- Utility cupboard
Second floor
- Double-aspect open-plan kitchen, dining and living room with sea views, breakfast bar and built-in appliances
Outside and communal
- One underground parking space with EV charger
- Surfboard store, outdoor shower and bin store
Income Holiday-let income: to be advised. The apartment sleeps up to 4 guests.
Services and Heating
- Underfloor heating via an air source heat pump
- Mains water and electricity
Tenure and Charges
- Leasehold, 999 years from 2017, with a 1/12th share of the freehold
- Service charge: £2,340 per annum
- Council tax: business rated as a holiday let (North Devon Council)
- EPC: [TBC]
Parking One allocated space in the building's secure underground car park, with CCTV and an EV charger. The car park has a 2m height limit.
Location Woolacombe is one of the UK's best-known seaside villages. Its three miles of golden sand regularly rank among the country's finest beaches. As a result, demand for a Woolacombe two bed apartment is strong throughout the year.
The village offers cafés, restaurants, surf schools and shops.
The surrounding coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is crossed by the South West Coast Path. Mortehoe, Baggy Point, Croyde, Saunton Sands, Braunton and Ilfracombe are all within easy reach, with Exmoor beyond.
- Barnstaple: about 13 miles, with a mainline station on the Tarka Line to Exeter St Davids
- Road: the A361 North Devon Link Road connects to the M5 at Junction 27
Nearby Schools
- Woolacombe School (ages 2–11), Beach Road. This is the village school, a short walk away. Ofsted rated it Good in November 2023, with Personal Development rated Outstanding.
- Braunton Academy (ages 11–16), Braunton, about 5 miles. Rated Good by Ofsted.
- West Buckland School (independent, ages 3–18), near Barnstaple. A long-established co-educational day and boarding school.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Palace Auctions:
- Edward Swindells, Auctioneer: 07971 033276
- Bridgett D Dickens, Senior Negotiator: 07843 656447
- Office: 020 7101 3647, sales@palaceauctions.com
Auction Details
- Date and venue: Wednesday 28 October 2026, Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR. Bidding in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy.
- Deposit: 10% of the purchase price, payable on exchange at the fall of the hammer. Contracts are unconditional.
- Buyer's premium: 1% of the purchase price, minimum £2,000 + VAT
- Contract documents charge: £850 + VAT
- Completion: as set out in the Special Conditions of Sale. The legal pack will be available on request.
*A guide price shows the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction.
The reserve is confidential and will not be more than 10% above a single-figure guide.
Buyers must read the legal pack and Special Conditions before bidding. In summary, this is a unique opportunity if you are considering a Woolacombe two bed apartment.
Yoast focus keyphrase: Woolacombe two bed apartment Meta description: Lot 9: two-bed sea-view duplex with balcony, parking and holiday-let consent near Woolacombe Beach. Guide £525,000. Claridge's auction, 28 October 2026.
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