Guide price
£360,000
3 bed cottage for sale
West Down, Ilfracombe EX34Freehold
3 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
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Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
Business Rates
About this property
3 Bedroom Character Cottage
2 Bathrooms & 2 Reception Rooms
Off Road Parking
Free Car Park Nearby
Original Features Plus Modern Utilities
Enclosed Private Garden
Cozy Log-Burner
Ideal Holiday Home/ Bolt Hole Retreat
EPC: D
This 3 bedroom character cottage is situated in the highly sought after village of West Down. It is only a short drive from Woolacombe with its superb beach renowned for its delightful golden sands and excellent surfing.
Whether you're looking for a cosy home a bolt hole retreat or a holiday home, Church Cottage is set at the heart of this very sought after village and will not disappoint.
Nestled in the charming village of West Down, this semi-detached cottage is a true gem waiting to be discovered. Offering many character features with a modern twist, this quaint country farmhouse style cottage offers a unique blend of old-world charm and contemporary comfort.
Upon entering, you're greeted by a warm and inviting interior. The spacious dining area boasts exposed beams and attractive stone style slab flooring creating an inviting space perfect for relaxation and entertaining To the right you have a good sized kitchen with ample cupboards and attractive metro modern tiling. The attractive floor slabs continue into the kitchen and are complimented by the slate work surfaces. Further, there is a belfast sink, integral dishwasher and space for aga full sized range. Just off from the Kitchen/Dining room you have a useful utility room going through into the downstairs bathroom.
The cozy living room has the benefit of a fire recess with inset log-burner creating a warm environment to relax and unwind in the evening whilst there is also the advantage of french doors leading out into the courtyard. Upstairs there is a split level landing with three well-appointed bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own unique character and the attractive, fully tiled shower room. Serves each bedroom nicely.
Outside, the private and enclosed courtyard creates an ideal environment to enjoy some alfresco dining and warm yourself by a chiminea in those chilly evenings. There is a good degree of privacy and is very easy to maintain therefore making this ideal for a holiday let or bolt hole retreat.
Measurements Avg As Rooms Sizes Are Irregular
Living Room (3.72 x 3.68 (12'2" x 12'0"))
Dining Room (3.97 x 3.46 (13'0" x 11'4"))
Kitchen (3.42 x 3.14 (11'2" x 10'3"))
Utility Room (1.69 x 1.67 (5'6" x 5'5"))
Downstairs Bathroom (3.14 x 1.71 (10'3" x 5'7"))
Bedroom 1 (3.46 x 3.21 (11'4" x 10'6" ))
Bedroom 2 (4 x 2.5 (13'1" x 8'2"))
Bedroom 3 (2.23 x 1.82 (7'3" x 5'11" ))
Upstairs Shower Room (1.69 x 1.69 (5'6" x 5'6"))
Private Enclosed Courtyard
Off Road Parking
This attractive farmhouse style cottage is situated nicely, just off the centre of West Down which is a very sought after village between Braunton and Ilfracombe. The village is renowned for its excellent primary school, a well run community shop, church and public house/restaurant. There is an excellent community spirit with a good cross section of inhabitants.
The nearest beach is Woolacombe, just under 4 miles away, and recognised as one of the best in the country. In the past, it has been voted amongst the best top 20 beaches in the world. It offers a superb expanse of sandy beach, ideal for surfing. The beach merges with Putsborough Sands to the south. Ilfracombe town is to the north and offers golf course, the award winning Landmark Theatre, Damien Hirsts' 'Verity', a cinema and Tesco store. Also, there is a good range of shops and stores, primary and secondary schooling. Braunton is to the south and offers further amenities, whilst Barnstaple, the regional centre of north Devon, is just under 11 miles away. Here there are further amenities including covered shopping at Green Lanes, out of town shopping at Roundswell and a brand new leisure centre.
There is access on to The North Devon Link Road which provides a convenient route to the M5 motorway at junction 27, whilst there is the Tarka Rail Line that connects to Exeter in the south and which picks up the direct route to London.
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Phillips Smith & Dunn
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