SITUATION & AMENITIES West Down is a sought-after village that one drives to rather than through, situated approximately 15 minutes from the North Devon Coastline. The village amenities include a community shop, village pub, church and an excellent primary school which continues to produce outstanding reports from Ofsted. Every Monday a mobile fish and chip van comes into the village square and on another night a van sell's pizzas. There is also a regular bus service too and from the village which is situated equidistant from the coastal town of Ilfracombe and the larger village of Braunton. Woolacombe Bay with its award winning 'Blue Flag' surfing beach is approximately 4 miles away, with the other well-known resorts of Croyde, Putsborough and Saunton (also with championship golf course) nearby. Barnstaple the regional centre is easily accessible, within around 30 minutes and offers many of the big-name shops, a rail link, live theatre and District Hospital, as well as direct access onto the main A361 North Devon Link Road, which joins the M5 at Junction 27 and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.
DESCRIPTION This delightful, double fronted, period home, presents painted rendered elevations with double mainly glazed sash windows, beneath a slate roof. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys and is tastefully modernised, well presented and retains some lovely period features. The property is considered ideal as a principal residence, second home, holiday let or combination of these uses.
GROUND FLOOR STORM PORCH with solid wood door opening into the ENTRANCE HALL with tiled flooring, stairs to first floor with storage below. STUDY/SNUG/BEDROOM 4 with window to front elevation, gas fire with period cast iron fireplace and surround, tiled hearth and picture rail. DINING ROOM with window to rear elevation and picture rail. SITTING ROOM with window to front elevation, gas fired stove with painted wooden surround and slate hearth, picture rail. KITCHEN with window to rear elevation, tiled floor, traditional shaker style kitchen with solid wood work surface, ample storage above and below, butler sink, range with 6 ring gas hob, double electric oven and extractor fan above, integrated washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and tall fridge freezer, space for table and chairs. SHOWER ROOM with window to rear elevation, tiled floor and walls, walk in electric powered shower, hand wash basin with storage below and low-level WC, column radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING with large sash picture window, overlooking the garden and countryside beyond, loft access with drop down ladder to LARGE LOFT ROOM with skylights. This is boarded and insulated and has potential to convert into further living accommodation (subject to the necessary planning). There are also two storage cupboards located on the landing, one of which houses a wall mounted boiler. BEDROOM 1 with window to front elevation, cast iron decorative fireplace with wooden surround. BEDROOM 2 with window to front elevation, cast iron decorative fireplace with wooden surround. BEDROOM 3 with window to rear elevation with lovely garden views. FAMILY BATHROOM with part opaque window to rear elevation, four-piece suite comprising panelled bath, mains fed shower cubicle, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC, towel rail.
OUTSIDE At the front of the property there is off street parking for up to six vehicles. At the rear of the property is a PATIO AREA close to the house, with steps up to the STONE STORAGE BUILDING/WORKSHOP with light and power, ideal storage for surfboards and bikes. There is a lawned area with mature shrub border and plethora of rare Acer trees. A pathway leads to a PRIVATE PAVED AREA, ideal for barbeques, with lights, power and hot tub. This area faces to the west so is an ideal space to be enjoying the summer sunsets.
SERVICES All mains connected.
DIRECTIONS Entering the village from the Braunton direction, as you reach the square look to your left and Kingsclose can be found on your left, the fourth in a row of terraced houses, with name plate clearly visible.
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LETTINGS Our lettings department has prepared some figures for this property, which should be achievable in the current market. The Stags Residential Letting team would be happy to discuss these figures and provide further information about the letting services on offer. They can be contacted on 01271 322837 or rentals.northdevon@stags.co.uk.
