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" A 3 bedroom semi detached character cottage with PP to extend set in 1.84 acres in a peaceful rural location enjoying fine views.

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Fronting a quiet, little used country lane, and overlooking open farmland to the front, with glorious views down the valley to the side and backing onto Willingcott Golf Course to the rear, with views over the links and water features. At the same time, the property is just two miles from the stunning beaches of Woolacombe, Putsborough and a short drive to Saunton with its famous links golf course. Woolacombe is famous for its three mile sandy beach between Baggy and Morte Points and regularly receives Blue Flag or Premier Seaside Beach Awards, and has also become one of Devon's premier surfing destinations. The village itself offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure activities and is surrounded by National Trust land, with a wide variety of trails and walks to enjoy. The well regarded villages of Croyde and Saunton are both located a short drive away, each offering further sandy beaches and once again, renowned for the surfing. Just 3.5 miles away is Braunton, considered to be one of the largest villages in England, and offering a good range of local shopping facilities and amenities providing for day to day needs, as well as primary and secondary schools. Nearby Ilfracombe has an attractive harbour and Exmoor National Park and Lynton / Lynmouth in dramatic coastal scenery are easily accessible by car. North Devon's main trading centre of Barnstaple is approximately 10 miles and offers a wider range of amenities and facilities one would associate with a large town. It provides transport links onto the A361 (North Devon Link Road) which, in turn, connects to the M5 at Junction 27, where rail links to London (Paddington) in about 2 hours can be found at Tiverton Parkway. DESCRIPTION Understood to originally date from the middle of the 19th Century, Number 2 Willingcott Farm Cottages presents colourwash rendered elevations, double glazed virtually throughout beneath a slate roof, replaced about 6 years ago. Within recent years, planning permission has been achieved for a two storey extension, to the left hand side of the property, providing additional bedroom and reception accommodation. The property has been in the same family ownership since construction, and has therefore never entered the market. For those interested in equestrian pursuits, or 'the good life' the 1.84 acres of garden and pasture will undoubtedly be of interest, and for those interested in leisure pursuits, the nearest golf course is within easy walking distance, and for surfers and walkers, the property is within easy access of local beaches and the South West Coast Path. The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises: GROUND FLOOR Replacement double glazed front door to PORCH With quarry tiled flooring. Half glazed inner door to ENTRANCE HALL Stripped wood flooring. Coats pegs. Staircase to first floor - described later. SITTING ROOM A bright room with large replacement double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with fine views beyond. Ornamental fireplace with tiled surround, wooden mantel and slate hearth (we understand that this could possibly be re-opened as an open fire if required). Stripped wood flooring. Shelved alcove. Open archway to DINING ROOM With stripped wood flooring. Window to rear. Dimplex electric wall heater. KITCHEN A good range of modern units with oak effect finish incorporating 1.5 bowl moulded sink unit, adjoining work surfaces, drawers, cupboards and appliance space under. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Candy integrated dishwasher. Neff integrated fridge / freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled effect flooring. Rayburn in recessed tiled surround with oak over mantel. The Rayburn provides cooking and domestic hot water. Replacement double glazed window to front and pleasant views over open farmland. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 1 To rear, with replacement double glazed window to enjoy the views. Original fireplace. BEDROOM 2 To front. Replacement double glazed window with fine views over farmland. Double airing cupboard. Trap to loft space. BEDROOM 3 To side. Replacement double glazed window and fine views down the valley. BATHROOM With painted wood panelled bath, low level WC, wash hand basin, electric wall heater, tile effect flooring. OUTSIDE From the lane, the property is approached to the front via a pedestrian gate and pathway flanked by raised flowerbeds. Immediately adjoining the property is an OUTHOUSE utilised as a utility room, and to the left of this, a further stone and slate outhouse utilised as a wood store. Adjacent to this is the oil tank, and between the oil tank and the road is a parking bay and area of lawn enclosed by hedging. The rear garden is once again lawned, there is a vegetable patch and aluminium framed greenhouse. The remainder of the land is laid to grass, accessed further down the lane via a 5 bar gate, there is also a STABLE BLOCK of timber construction on a concrete base, with electricity connection nearby. The land is fence or hedge enclosed and backs onto Willingcott Golf Course. In all, the gardens and grounds amount to 1.84 acres. LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple, take the A361 to Braunton. Continue through Braunton and follow the road towards Ilfracombe. Approximately 3 miles from Braunton, bear left at Dean Cross signed Bradwell and Willingcott. Follow this lane for about a mile and the property is on the left. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Oil fired Rayburn. Private drainage. WEB FIND 52653 You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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