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West Down, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34
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Energy-efficient
Solar PV panels
Guest house
17 beds
4.50 acre(s)
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Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand D

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Stunning, idyllic rural (not isolated) location
  • Fabulous holiday cottage complex or home for multi-generational living
  • Excellent home and income opportunity
  • Set in a delightful tree-lined valley in 4.5 acres of grounds
  • 2 large lakes and the River Caen flowing through
  • 7 superb, beautifully presented cottages (3 x 3 bedroom cottages and 4 x 2 bedroom cottages)
  • Available fully equipped and furnished ready for immediate use
  • Fantastic far reaching views over the countryside
  • Lots of guest and private parking facilities
  • Double garage, store and workshop/studio/garden room

Video tours

CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING AERIAL PROPERTY TOUR AND LOCAL AREA GUIDE - This allows you to fly around the grounds of the property, walk around each cottage and view the floor plan! Furthermore, you can explore the immediate area, towns and villages. FOLLOW THE LINKS IN THE PHOTO CAROUSEL.

Exceptional Holiday Cottage Complex in North Devon

A rare opportunity to acquire a superb holiday cottage complex set in an idyllic rural location in North Devon. Nestled within 4.5 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds, this property boasts two scenic lakes and offers unparalleled tranquillity with breath-taking views over the neighbouring countryside and a picturesque tree-lined valley.

Property Features:

• Main Cottage: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full of rustic character and charm with exquisite features.
• Additional Cottages: Four 2-bedroom cottages and two 3-bedroom cottages, offering flexible accommodation options.
• Potential Uses: Perfect as a home with income, full commercial venture, or multi-generational living.
• Parking & Storage: Ample guest parking, secure owner’s parking with a double garage, plus a workshop/studio/garden room.

Grounds & Expansion Potential:

• Outdoor Activities: The River Caen flows through the grounds, complementing the tranquil lakes and providing a stunning natural setting.
• Expansion Opportunities: Space for camping, glamping, or yurts (subject to necessary consents).
• Animals & Farming: Suitable for small animals such as ponies, chickens, goats, and sheep.
• Guest Amenities: Children's play area and extensive amenity space for relaxation and recreation.

Modernisation & Sustainability:

• Fully modernised and tastefully furnished, available for immediate use.
• Energy-efficient features include recently installed 12kw solar PV panels with battery storage.

Prime Location

Located just a mile from the unspoilt village of West Down, this property offers a balance of privacy and accessibility:

• West Down Village:
o Community-run village store
o Highly rated Primary School with an excellent reputation
o Public House serving food
o 14th-century St Calixtus Church
o Thriving community spirit
• Coastal Proximity:
o 4 miles from stunning golden sand beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde, and Saunton
o Access to peaceful coves, dramatic cliffs, scenic walks, and Exmoor National Park
o Saunton features two links golf courses, including a Championship standard course

Nearby Towns & Amenities:

• Ilfracombe (4 miles away): Quaint harbour, sea front, excellent restaurants, theatre, banks, Post Office, and major supermarkets (Tesco, Lidl, Co-Op). Schools for all ages available.
• Braunton (4 miles away): Additional schooling options.
• Barnstaple (9 miles away):
o Regional centre with shopping, leisure amenities, District Hospital, and College.
o Access to the North Devon Link Road leading to the M5 (45 minutes to Junction 27).
o Tiverton Parkway Rail Station provides direct access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.
o Nearest airports: Exeter and Bristol.

An extraordinary lifestyle opportunity awaits—ideal for those seeking an escape from urban life or a smart investment in North Devon’s breath-taking countryside.

ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY:

YORKSHIRE COTTAGE (This is the cottage the owners have chosen to live in)

Ground Floor: Conservatory, lounge, dining area and kitchen, cloakroom/wc.
Lower Ground Floor: Bedroom 1 with en suite shower room.
First Floor: 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom
Outside: Private gated driveway with plenty of private parking. Double garage, store shed, workshop/studio/garden room, large raised deck and further amenity area

BRAEFOOT COTTAGE

Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining and kitchen area
First Floor: 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom
Outside: Patio area in courtyard

SMITHY COTTAGE

Ground Floor: Living/dining room and kitchen
First Floor: 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom
Outside: Patio area in courtyard

ROYD COTTAGE

Ground Floor: Living room and kitchen/diner
First Floor: 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom
Outside: Patio area in courtyard

BLARE COTTAGE

Ground Floor: Large open plan Living/dining room and kitchen
First Floor: 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom
Outside: Patio area in courtyard

DUROR COTTAGE

Ground Floor: Living room and kitchen/diner
First Floor: 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom
Outside: Private enclosed patio area

LAKE VIEW COTTAGE

Ground Floor: Large open plan living/dining room and kitchen, 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) and a family bathroom
Outside: Large paved sun terrace overlooking the grounds and lakes

Lower Aylescott Cottage is a truly memorable and idyllic home and perfect for a variety of uses. To fully appreciate the quality and splendour of this fabulous, versatile property, please do get in touch with us to book your viewing appointment. Prior to that, please ensure you have visited our stunning interactive aerial property guide which shows the fantastic location, the property's set up and internal walkthrough tours and floor plans of all of the cottages. On top of that, the aerial guide will take you off to some of the wonderful surroundings villages, towns and areas to explore through the outstanding North Devon countryside. DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS AMAZING HOME!!
From the M5 motorway at Junction 27 take the A361 North Devon link road towards Barnstaple. At Barnstaple remain on the A361 towards Ilfracombe continuing through Braunton and Knowle. Immediately after the Foxhunters Inn, turn right towards West Down and continue up the lane, passing the primary school on the left. As you enter the village, at the junction turn right keeping the village stores on your right. Continue down this lane towards Aylescott for approximately 1 mile and after a sharp right hand bend the entrance to Lower Aylescott Cottage is on the left hand side. Please park in the guest car park.

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Rooms

YORKSHIRE COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Conservatory 4.77m x 4.5m

Living Room 5.32m x 4.96m

Dining Area 2.55m x 2.31m

Kitchen 4.48m x 2.55m

Bathroom 2.45m x 2.3m

Cloakroom/WC 2.43m x 1.68m

Lower Ground Floor

Bedroom 1 4.56m x 4.08m

En Suite Shower 2.04m x 1.93m

First Floor

Galleried Landing 7.58m x 0.88m

Bedroom 2 3.14m x 3.01m

Bedroom 3 3.01m x 2.37m

Bathroom 2.55m x 1.63m

BRAEFOOT COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Living Area 3.73m x 3.11m

Dining Area 2.87m x 1.51m

Kitchen 4.07m x 2.87m

First Floor

Bathroom 2.45m x 2.1m

Bedroom 1 3.66m x 3.3m

Bedroom 2 3.26m x 2.62m

SMITHY COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Living/Dining Room 6.39m x 3.25m

Kitchen 3.6m x 2.25m

First Floor

Landing 4.32m x 0.91m

Bedroom 1 3.69m x 2.27m

Bedroom 2 3.28m x 2.32m

Bathroom 2.23m x 1.76m

ROYD COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Living Room 5.26m x 3.8m

Kitchen/Diner 3.73m x 3.13m

First Floor

Landing 4.33m x 1.65m

Bedroom 1 3.13m x 2.83m

Bedroom 2 3.7m x 3.31m

Bathroom 2.45m x 2.3m

BLARE COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Living Area 6.47m x 2.55m

Kitchen/Diner Area 5.38m x 3.22m

First Floor

Landing 3.54m x 3.29m

Bedroom 1 3.71m x 2.45m

Bedroom 2 23m x 2.83m

Bathroom 2.45m x 1.79m

DUROR COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Living Room 6.3m x 4.05m

Kitchen/Diner 5.69m x 3.34m

First Floor

Landing 4.11m x 1.93m

Bedroom 1 3.88m x 3.54m

Bedroom 2 4.46m x 2.41m

Bedroom 3 3.54m x 2.65m

Bathroom 4.11m x 2.42m

LAKE VIEW COTTAGE

Living Area 5.1m x 5.03m

Kitchen/Dining Area 5.03m x 3.02m

Bedroom 1 4.14m x 2.94m

En Suite Shower Room 2.84m x 0.92m

Hall 2.32m x 1.3m

Bedroom 2 4.91m x 2.68m

Bedroom 3 4.13m x 3.02m

Bathroom 2.95m x 2.3m

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Fine & Country - Ilfracombe
Fine & Country - Ilfracombe
48 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QB
01271 457921
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Fine & Country (Homes from Webbers) specialize in the sale of Country, Coastal, Equestrian, Village and Town property across the West Country and indeed across the UK priced from £400,000 to £12 Million. Based from over 300 UK and international locations, Fine & Country are able to offer West Country property owners a truly local, regional, national and international property service unrivalled by so many other agents. With local experts on hand throughout our branch network of local Webbers Offices and with specialist staff on hand across North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall, you can be rest assured that your home will be marketed with the very best local knowledge and national expertise. Napoleon Wilcox FNAEA and Peter McHugh FRICS head up Webbers Fine & Country ably assisted by Andrew Jeffery in Bodmin, Cornwall as well as a team of Managers and staff across the 15 office branch network. With extensive National Advertising within the Sunday Times and Saturday Telegraph as well as comprehensive local and regional marketing Fine & Country offer extensive property exposure as well as one of the largest ranges of Web/Property Portal coverage across numerous web sites. For an Award Winning Service and a FREE PROPERTY CONSULTATION, with no obligation on your part, then please contact your local Webbers or Fine & Country Office across the West Country.
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