SITUATION & AMENITIES
In delightful semi-rural surroundings, off a lane which links Barnstaple with the outskirts of Ilfracombe. Accordingly, this is also a very convenient location. West Down village itself is around 5 minutes drive and a sought after village, with amenities including community shop, village pub, church and an excellent primary school which continues to produce outstanding reports from Ofsted. The coastal resort of Ilfracombe is around 10 minutes by car and offers a good range of amenities. Woolacombe bay with its award winning 'Blue Flag' surfing beaches is approximately 10 minutes by car 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 20 minutes by car and offers many of the big-name shops, 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 two hours. The area is well served by excellent state and private schools, including the renowned West Buckland School. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

DESCRIPTION
Little Stowford is an attractive detached character residence which presents painted rendered elevations with double glazed windows (generally oak framed on the ground floor and UPVC oak effect on the majority of the first floor), all beneath a slate roof. We understand that the property is of period origin and started life as a pair of farmworkers cottages. The house has been extensively improved in recent years and there remains scope for a prospective buyer to 'stamp their mark'. Externally there is a carport, ample parking, mature, secluded gardens and a pasture field. The carport may have potential to be redeveloped, possibly with a room above, as a studio/letting unit etc, subject to any necessary planning permission. The pasture field may also have potential as a camping field or similar, once again subject to any necessary consents. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender/Sealed bids. The target date is noon on Friday 24th May. Tender forms are available from the selling agents.
To arrange a viewing appointment prior to the tender date please contact the office on 01271 322 833 / barnstaple@stags.co.uk

GROUND FLOOR
Front door to ENTRANCE HALL cupboard under stairs, limestone flagged flooring. CLOAKROOM low level WC, wash hand basin, limestone flagged flooring. SITTING ROOM a large double aspect room with feature fireplace, fitted wood burner, wood effect flooring, fitted shelving. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM at the heart of the property, once again this very large room has been refitted in the last 18 months or so with bespoke painted wooden units, topped by solid oak worksurfaces. There is a double Belfast sink with boiling water tap over, integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Taking centre stage is the large electric AGA for cooking only, opposite this is a feature fireplace with fitted wood burner, bressumer beam above. A pair of French doors lead onto the terrace and rear garden, ideal for Alfresco dining. There are double aspect views, limestone flagged flooring, shelved recess, exposed beams, large WALK-IN PANTRY with matching units to the kitchen, fitted shelving, limestone flagged flooring. UTILITY ROOM with matching units to the kitchen, small stainless-steel sink, appliance space and plumbing for washing machine, Worcester oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, clothes airer overhead, limestone flagged flooring with underfloor heating, half glazed stable door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR
INITIAL LANDING, spacious INNER LANDING/STUDY with trap to loft space. BEDROOM 1. BEDROOM 2 trap to loft space. BEDROOM 3 views over the garden. BEDROOM 4 double aspect. BEDROOM 5 views of the garden. BOX ROOM/BEDROOM 6/STUDY. SHOWER ROOM with massage shower cubicle, wash hand basin, vanity cupboard under, low level WC, mirror fronted illuminated medicine cabinet, toiletries cupboard, tiled walls and flooring, heated towel rail/radiator.

OUTSIDE
To the front the property is approached through a pair of double wooden gates, from the lane which leads to a parking and turning area in front of the open fronted CARPORT. Immediately adjacent to the rear and side is a circular patio and fuel store. Running the entire length of the rear of the property is an extensive area of TERRACE overlooking the REAR GARDEN which is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees. There is a ROCK GARDEN with some substantial boulders in evidence. The garden is bounded by Devon bank or hedges, a stream then divides the paddock area which has a separate access back onto the lane. The whole provides a good deal of seclusion and privacy.

SERVICES
Oil fired central heating, mains electricity [electric Aga], private water by borehole, septic tank drainage. According to Ofcom standard broadband is available at the property and mobile signal is likely from EE, 02 and Vodafone. For further information, please check the Ofcom website https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

DIRECTIONS
Leaving Barnstaple via Pilton bear left at the traffic lights and immediately right into Pilton Street. Continue through the old town of Pilton and onto Bradiford. Continue on through Prixford and Guineaford, in the direction of Ilfracombe. Continue for around three miles and you will eventually reach a stone bridge which crosses the stream, where the property will be found, just beyond, on the right hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' board.
Alternatively, approaching the property from the Ilfracombe direction, take the Marwood road and the property will be found after around a mile on the left hand side.

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