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" A 3/4 bedroom attached Victorian cottage in glorious rural surroundings with lovely sea views together with 3 pasture fields nearby and range of stabling/buildings. EPC Band E 8.3 ACRES

SITUATION AND AMENITIES In an attractive rural location in North Devon just off a quiet country lane, in turn off the A39, close to Lynton and Lynmouth, about 2 miles which are picturesque twin villages, famous for the funicular railway, dramatic sea cliffs and a popular tourist destination. Lynton and Lynmouth also offer a full range of day to day facilities, whilst the coastal town of Ilfracombe (15 miles) provides further facilities and amenities. The regional centre of North Devon, Barnstaple, is about 17 miles and provides a more extensive range of facilities including the Victorian Pannier Market, North Devon Hospital and Leisure facilities. The property lies within the Exmoor National Park which is extremely popular with cyclists, horse riders, walkers as well as those wishing to enjoy the many square miles of beautiful countryside and coast line. These include the popular surfing resorts and well known beaches at Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe, all within about 30 to 40 minutes by car. There are golf courses at Ilfracombe, Saunton, Barnstaple and the Royal North Devon Golf Course at Westward Ho! Road access to the property is good with the North Devon Link Road (A361) located at South Molton providing mainly dual Carriageway access to the M5 Motorway at Junction 27 where Tiverton Parkway also offers access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The property adjoins open countryside and to the rear there are fine views down the valley towards the English Channel and over to the Welsh Coastline. DESCRIPTION Reputed to date from the late Victorian Period but extended in subsequent years, this attached 2 storey character cottage presents colour washed rendered elevations partly relieved in timber and stone with double glazed windows beneath a slate roof. The property offers well presented and versatile accommodation. There are 3 conventional bedrooms at First Floor level but a third reception room on the Ground Floor which could be utilised as such or as a fourth bedroom alternatively some sort of of home based business as it has done previously ( hairdressing salon). For those interested in Equestrian pursuits the property is being sold together with a range of outbuildings, some of which could be utilised as stabling and along the road from the cottage is just over 8 acres of pasture arranged as 3 separate fields and enjoying the most dramatic views over the English Channel. There are a maze of local lanes to ride over and also access, not far away, to Exmoor itself. The layout of the accommodation is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises: GROUND FLOOR UPVC front door to ENTRANCE HALL There are stripped wood doors or cottage latch doors throughout the property. SITTING ROOM With bay window to the front. Featuring stone fireplace with fitted wood burner ( also fuelling the central heating system), shelved recessed with cupboard under, 2 wall light points. SECON DRECEPTION ROOM/ BEDROOM 4 (Possible bed sitting room for relative etc). A dual aspect room with half glazed door to outside, wash hand basin with cupboard under, built in shelf cupboard, 2 wall light points. DINING ROOM /KITCHEN Arranged in 2 distinct areas, the dining area has an exposed stone wall and window to front. There is a peninsular breakfast bar with drawers and cupboards beneath, separating the kitchen area where there is a good range of modern units incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining work surfaces, drawers and cupboards beneath, matching wall mounted cupboards, Rayburn for cooking and domestic hot water, larder cupboard. UTILITY ROOM With Belfast single drainer sink, plumbing for washing machine, coats, pegs, fitted shelving, boot racks, stable door to outside. Separate WC. INNER HALL With fitted cupboards, staircase rising to FIRST FLOOR LANDING Trap to loft space and walk in wardrobe. BEDROOM 1 Window to front, views over fields and Exmoor. BEDROOM 2 Window to rear, views over fields to the sea in the distance. BEDROOM 3 Built in wardrobe, views to front over fields and to Exmoor. FAMILY BATHROOM With panelled bath, shower above and shower screen, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, strip light/shaver point, range of airing cupboards. We understand that the bathroom units were refitted during 2014. OUTSIDE Beneath the extension to the rear, is a useful storage void with power and light connected. To the front of the property, there is a hedge boundary with pedestrian gate and pathway leading to the front door. The front garden is lawned and there is access round to the left hand side of the property, where there is a level, former tennis lawn, bounded by a raised border with stone edge and shrubbery, below this there is a further area of lawn gently sloping, leading down to a galleried sun deck to enjoy the best of the sea views. There is an aluminium framed Greenhouse, a fenced vegetable garden and a small stone store. The garden is hedge enclosed, there is a pedestrian gate leading through to the buildings which are also accessed independently by a 5 bar vehicular gate. The buildings are of block and timber construction, clad in corrugated iron and incorporate a former double garage, now utilised as single garage and stable, 2 further stables and potential for more. Workshop with power and light connected. DOG KENNELS DIESEL TANK Which is piped in to the Rayburn giving the option to convert to oil. Beyond the buildings there is a triangular storage area and a further corrugated iron shelter currently utilised for storing hay. THE LAND Is shown on the particulars and is a few hundred yards along the lane from the property itself, on the left hand side, elevated, gently sloping and commanding fantastic sea views. This is arranged as 3 enclosures all fence enclosed. There is a private water supply connected and there is a substantial building measuring about 45ft X 16ft which is timber framed with one side timber clad, otherwise clad in CGI. DIRECTIONS From Junction 27 of the M5 motorway, take the A361 towards Barnstaple, 2 miles after the South Molton turning at the roundabout, turn right on to the A399 signposted Combe Martin, Ilfracombe. After 12 miles, at Blackmoor Gate turn right on to the A39 signposted Lynton and Lynmouth. After 5 miles, turn left at Caffyns Cross signed Caffyns ? mile and the property will be found within a short distance on the right being the last of the row of cottages. SERVICES Mains electricity. Water is privately supplied by both spring and bore hole, shared private drainage. Central heating is solid fuel fired. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. "