17 bed detached house for sale

West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

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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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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)