St Johns Cottage, Bucks Mills, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DZ Character two bedroom cottage situated in a picturesque coastal village with garden and parking. Bradworthy 8 miles, Bideford 9.9 miles, Barnstaple 18 miles • Character Cottage • Picturesque Coastal Village • Living Room • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Two Bedrooms • Parking Space • South Facing Garden • Ideal Holiday Home • Guide price £365,000 01237 425030 | [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk St Johns Cottage, Bucks Mills, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DZ SITUATION Bucks Mills is a former fishing village which grew Literally a stone's throw from St Johns Cottage is along the stream leading down the valley to the access to the South West Coast Path providing sea. Most of the cottages in Bucks Mills were picturesque walks to Clovelly, Peppercombe, originally estate cottages built around 1812 Westward Ho!. Local amenities at Bucks Cross to1835, but many are now private dwellings or include the village church and post office/ general holiday homes, making this unique property an store. ideal principle residence or a perfect holiday let investment. There are more extensive shopping facilities and amenities available at the port and market town of The nucleus of the village is a cluster of about a Bideford around 10 miles away. Clovelly village is dozen houses, one of these being St Johns located around 4 miles away and Hartland and Cottage, centred around a small square at the cliff Bradworthy are also both just over 8 miles. top. Beyond the square and properties, the cliff The regional centre at Barnstaple, about 18 miles, drops sharply and the stream cascades over the offers all the area's main business, shopping and cliff to the beach. A steep pathway leads down commercial venues. There are also good transport from the square, past the Old Lime Kilns to a opportunities via the A361, which connects to the pebbly beach with charming rock pools. There are motorway network via junction 27 of the M5 or via strips of sandy beach between the rocks at low rail and the Tarka Line. tides. The coastline is also a haven for sporting pursuits including fishing, kayaking and coastal DESCRIPTION walks to name a few. From the beach, there are A rare opportunity to acquire a attached character spectacular views across the North Devon cottage in the desirable, picturesque and timeless coastline and beyond, including the famous, coastal village of Bucks Mills. The cottage has historic village of Clovelly and Lundy Island. been tastefully updated by the current owners St Johns Cottage, Bucks Mills, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DZ combining modern refinements whilst retaining the recommend a early viewing to fully appreciate St individuality and character features of this original Johns Cottage and the location. fisherman's cottage. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys with a country cottage SPECIAL NOTES style kitchen/breakfast room with enough space 1) The neighbouring cottage, Williams Cottage has for a table and chairs, cosy living room with wood access through the front garden of St Johns burning stove and a luxury bathroom with a roll Cottage to their door. top bath and separate shower on the ground 2) Due to the nature of the location the property is floor. On the first floor, there are two double subject to a restrictive covenant dated 11th April bedrooms, both with en-suite WC's on the first 1997 stating that all development or alternations floor. to the property needs consent of the National Trust before commencement. For further The cottage has recently been re-fitted with information please contact the selling agent, Stags double glazed wood sash windows throughout Bideford office on 01237 425030. and newly renovated attached stone shed. There DIRECTIONS is a lovely south facing garden with stunning sea On the A39 from Bideford, proceed along the road views and a private parking space for one vehicle. passing through the villages of Ford and Fairy Cross and Horns Cross until entering the village of St Johns Cottage offers potential for a variety of Bucks Cross. As you enter the village, turn right uses from a main or second home to holiday signposted towards Bucks Mills. Continue down letting accommodation/ UK base, having the into the valley and through the village, As you potential to earn a healthy holiday rental income. enter the square, St Johns Cottage can be easily Properties in Bucks Mills rarely become available identified by the name plate. to the open market therefore we highly St Johns Cottage, Bucks Mills, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DZ 4 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW 01237 425030 [email protected] @StagsProperty These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. stags.co.uk.