Devon hotel sold to new owners


A hotel in Ilfacombe, Devon, formerly called Crescent House and now known as The Habit, has been sold. 

The five-floor property has eleven bedrooms, and was bought for £750,000. 
 
Ed Jefferson from Colliers International’s Hotels’ team said: "The Habit overlooks Fore Street between the Harbour and the High Street and is within walking distance of the town centre attractions.
 
"Our clients set about an ambitious refurbishment of all the public areas, bringing 11 of the rooms to an unrivalled standard. There are a further nine rooms waiting to be fitted out.
 
"There is also a planning application at the consultation stage to develop eight flats in another part of the building which the new owners may retain or sell off. "
 
Source: Insider Media
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