2 Bed Cottage For Sale

A very smart and charming cottage, thought to date back 300 years, within one of North Devon's prime coastal locations. Within a stone's throw of the glorious golden sandy beach at Instow, award-winning pubs, restaurants and deli which supplies local food and goods, the cottage is currently a popular and highly successful holiday let - recently awarded "Gold" as the Best Holiday Let in South West England 2023 within the "Sykes Group" - with many returning customers.

The cottage is double fronted and is very attractive currently dressed with window flowers and hanging baskets. The solid Oak door leads into the large lounge dining room. The lounge is a lovely social space with a log burner which creates a lovely focal point to the room, along with timber beams, flagstone flooring and a double aspect to the front this lounge/diner is the perfect entertaining hub of the house.

The kitchen breakfast room runs along the rear of the property with a lot of natural light provided by the three Velux windows in a half vaulted ceiling and a side window. The kitchen has a range of both base and eye level units, plenty of preparation space, inset cooker, sink, wall tiling and beautiful flagstone flooring throughout. A spiral staircase leads to the first floor landing with some storage below.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly very reasonable sized double bedroom with plenty of space for wardrobes and side tables. The second bedroom is laid out for two singles and perfect for children or a spare bedroom. The shower room is well equipped with a white suite, large shower, wash basin and low level WC.

Properties with a quirky and charming nature such as 'The Cottage' don't come to the market often, be sure to contact Phillips Smith & Dunn Bideford or Barnstaple Branches for more information.

The ever-popular village of Instow perfectly epitomises North Devon as the rolling countryside meets the coast. The village itself boasts a glorious, sandy riverside beach, backed by dunes, popular among families, dog walkers and water-sports enthusiasts alike. Offering a plethora of award-winning restaurants, cafes, and a well-regarded local delicatessen, Instow could also be considered a foodie’s paradise. There is a popular Yacht club, access to the Tarka trail for walkers and cyclists and a pedestrian ferry to Appledore during the summer months too. There is a primary school in the village, convenient access to nearby secondary schooling and further education in the surrounding towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington. The village also provides excellent transport links with a regular bus service to both Barnstaple and Bideford whilst the A39 is also close to hand. Additional nearby beaches include Westward Ho!, Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe & Putsborough, all are within a short drive along with Bude which is approximately 30 miles distant.

Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon offers a wider range of amenities, high street shopping, a rail link to Exeter in the South and a convenient route to Tiverton, where there is a direct rail link to London. The M5 motorway is also easily accessible via the A361 and provides a network to the rest of the country. Nearby airports include Exeter and Newquay, both of which are within a 2-hour drive.

The Cottage is a must view, be sure to contact Phillips Smith & Dunn Bideford or Barnstaple for more information and to arrange your viewing appointment.

Kitchen - 3.81 x 2.92 (12'5" x 9'6") -

Lounge Diner - 5.72 x 2.98 (18'9" x 9'9") -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom 1 - 3.00 x 3.06 (9'10" x 10'0") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.11 x 3.07 (10'2" x 10'0") -

Bathroom - 2.75 x 1.56 (9'0" x 5'1") -

Council Tax Band: Currently Business Rated
EPC: D
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage, gas central heating. Super-fast fibre broadband connection.
Local Authority: North Devon Council
Viewings: Due to the success of the property as a holiday let, viewings can only be conducted during changeovers - usually FRIDAY's between 12pm - 2pm - or breaks in the calendar and must be arranged via the sole agents, Phillips, Smith and Dunn.