Sunset and Barn Cottage Sunset and Barn Cottage West Down, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NE Village Amenities 1 Mile
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Sunset And Barn Cottage Sunset And Barn Cottage West Down, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NE Village amenities 1 mile. Woolacome 4 miles. Barnstaple 8 miles. • 41' Living Room/Kitchen • Sitting Room/Study • 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Spacious 1 Bed Cottage • All Tastefully Modernised • And Well Presented • 3.5 Acres Garden/Pasture • Inspection Essential Offers in excess of £599,950 SITUATION AND AMENITIES On high ground adjoining farmland, enjoying panoramic far reaching views towards the coast, on the rural outskirts of the popular village of West Down which offers amenities including a local community shop, church and village school with excellent Ofsted results, West Down also boasts a character Inn serving traditional food. We understand that the post office is open in the local village hall 3 days of the week. West Down is situated approximately equa-distant between the coastal town of Ilfracombe and the larger village of Braunton. Woolacombe Bay with its award winning surfing beaches is approximately four miles. Barnstaple is about 8 miles and as the Regional centre houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as Live Theatre and North Devon District hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the A361 North Devon Link Road which eventually A contemporary 5 bedroom detached residence & detached joins Junction 27 of the M5 and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor National Park is within a short drive. The cottage with 3.5 acres close to the coast. nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter. DESCRIPTION This unusual individual detached residence presents elevations partly of timber and part rendered, with double glazing, beneath a slate roof. We understand that the original core was built in the 1950s but has been extended, remodelled and modernised in more recent years with an emphasis on Eco-friendly features. The main house offers bright, spacious, well presented and versatile accommodation this includes on the ground floor: a fabulous 42ft open plan sitting room/dining room/family room/ kitchen. The detached barn cottage presents timber elevations beneath a CGI roof and offers an open plan kitchen/living/bedroom space with dressing area and bathroom off. This is suitable for use by relatives, guests or for office/leisure use, alternatively it could be used as a holiday let subject to any necessary change of use. The properties are well detached from one another, have their own designated well-tended gardens and directly across the road there is a level 3 acre paddock ideal for equestrian use, exercising dogs, for livestock to cultivate etc. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises: MAIN HOUSE Front door to ENTRANCE HALL with solid oak floor. LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN this room certainly has the 'wow' factor, at one end there is a 14ft high vaulted ceiling, the double aspect allows a sunny south facing far reaching view across the gardens towards the coast, sliding doors at the far end of the room open onto a large paved TERRACE and onto the garden, ideal for Al Fresco dining. Within the living area there is solid oak floor and a feature fireplace with fitted wood burner and bressummer beam. The kitchen and dining area is fitted with an excellent range of high quality base and wall units, complemented by slate work tops, within a fireplace style recess is a Range style cooker, available by separate negotiation, there are cupboards either side, an integrated microwave/grill and deep glazed butlers style sink, the units extend to form a breakfast bar and within the kitchen dining area there is slate flooring with underfloor heating. From the entrance hall an inner hall leads to an additional SEPARATE SITTING ROOM/STUDY, once again with lovely views, leading off this there is a through HALLWAY/HOBBIES ROOM, SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM with fitted base and wall units, sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine, next is a BOILER ROOM housing the gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, also with large solar hot water tank, separate domestic hot water tank and separate wood burning boiler which could be used if required subject to an upgrade of its current parts. From this area a glazed door leads out to an adjacent carport. BEDROOM 2 with range of fitted bedroom furniture, solid oak flooring. BEDROOM 3 solid oak flooring. BEDROOM 4 solid oak flooring. SHOWER ROOM, modern suite including large walk in shower cubicle, low level w/c, hand basin set in a modern vanity unit with cupboards under, mirror and vanity lighting over, attractive tiling, heated towel rail, adjacent SEPARATE W/C. FIRST FLOOR LANDING fine views, built in storage cupboard, CLOAKROOM. MASTER BEDROOM 1, large dormer window with padded window seat enjoying far reaching views, EN-SUITE BATHROOM with modern suite including corner bath, shower attachment, low level w/c, hand basin set in modern vanity unit with cupboards under. BEDROOM 5 fine views. BARN COTTAGE Open plan LIVING ROOM/BEDROOM/KITCHEN boasting a 9ft high vaulted ceiling which enjoys sunny south facing views across countryside towards the coast. Within the living area is a wood burner and range of modern fitted kitchen units which include integrated oven, hob and extractor, there is a separate dressing area which in turn leads through to SHOWER ROOM with white suite comprising walk in shower cubicle, low level w/c, wash hand basin in modern vanity unit. Adjacent to the barn and approached externally is a STORE ROOM/ WORKSHOP easily incorporated into accommodation if required subject to planning permission. SPECIAL NOTE The fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, bedroom furniture in bedroom 1 and some appliances are available by separate negotiation if required. OUTSIDE The approach from the lane via a private driveway which turns right to the main house and left to the cottage, there is AMPLE PARKING and turning space. Immediately adjacent to the house is a covered CARPORT area and additional GARAGE/WORKSHOP. Each property has their own designated garden areas, the main house features a raised paved SUN TERRACE from which to enjoy the views, the remainder of the garden is primarily laid to level lawn which stretches between the 2 properties. Immediately opposite the main house on the other side of the lane is a level PADDOCK with good gated access, suitable for vehicles or horse box, there is ample space for stabling subject to planning permission. SERVICES The main house benefits from gas fired central heating, there is a solar hot water heating system which helps to provide the domestic hot water and aids the heating of the radiators. Furthermore there are solar PV panels, otherwise there is mains water and electricity to both units and private drainage to both units. The barn benefits from solar PV panels and the solar hot water system. SPECIAL NOTE There are 3 wind turbines supplying commercial premises nearby at Mullacott within sight of the property to the west and also a cluster of turbines within the distant view. DIRECTIONS From Mullacott Cross roundabout take the road signed Combe Martin. Within a short distance turn right signed West Down and the Crown Inn. The entrance to the property is the first on the right opposite a farm entrance. Sunset And Barn Cottage, West Down, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NE These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. 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