2 SouthdownCottages

Higher Clovelly, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 5SA

2 Southdown

Spacious and adaptable period cottage that enjoys stunningcountryside and sea views.

Guide price £425,000

Hartland Village 2.5 miles, Bideford 12 miles, Bude 16 miles

• Spacious period cottage

• Stunning views

• Four bedrooms

• Three bathrooms

• Three reception rooms

• Conservatory

• Beautiful gardens

• Double garage & parking

SITUATIONThe property is located in a sought after position within easy access ofthe coast and the popular village of Hartland and picturesque villageof Clovelly. The property enjoys spectacular views over farmland, outto the sea and nearby is the South West Coast Path which isrenowned for its wonderful coastal and inland walks, typified by steepvalleys, sandy coves and beaches. Hartland village is just over 2.5 milesaway and has a thriving community, with an excellent range of localamenities including cafe, shops, Post Office, pubs, medical centre andprimary school. There are churches, a variety of clubs and societiesand an award-winning restaurant, Pattards Kitchen. Popularattractions include Hartland Abbey, the lighthouse at Hartland Point,a 16th Century Quay with its shipwreck museum, pub and hotel, andDocton Mill Gardens. Hartland is also a famous filming location asseen in The Night Manager. The towns of Bideford and Bude are 12 miles and 16 miles awayrespectively and offer extensive facilities, including further educationestablishments, banks and other amenities. Barnstaple is around 40minutes by car, and has a wider range of shops and commercialvenues. Junction 27 of the M5 and Tiverton Parkway rail station, all orwhich are approximately 90 minutes away, with regular trainconnections to London Paddington, the Midlands, North of England,Scotland and the South West.

DESCRIPTION2 Southdown Cottages is situated in a prime location, on highground, surrounded by open countryside and commanding one of the

finest panoramic views that North Devon has to offer, from Lundyisland in the West across the Bristol Channel to Wales. Understood tohave been originally constructed in the 1800's, formally a humblefarm workers cottage, over the years the property has been extensivelyre-modelled and extended and now covers 2530 sq feet ofaccommodation that is bright, spacious and versatile. The property isconsidered to be an ideal comfortable main residence but could alsobe used as a second home/UK base or alternatively there is excellentpotential to adapt into a small boutique B&B, guest house. Part of theproperty could also be utilised as a self-contained annexe for adependant relative or a holiday let. The property has extensive parkingand garaging and is overall complimented by attractive, mature andwell stocked gardens which back onto open fields.

From the front of the property, a small set of steps lead up to thefront door with a vestibule porch. The sitting room is a spacious dualaspect room with exposed ceiling beams, stove and stunningcountyside and sea views to the front and views over the gardens tothe rear. The modern kitchen has a range of integrated appliances,opening into the breakfast room and doors that lead out onto thegarden. From the sitting room, a door leads into the dining room andsliding patio doors lead to the UPVC double glazed conservatory.From the dining room, a door leads into an internal hallway withstairs that lead gently up two, two bedrooms and a modern showerroom. The main staircase rises to the first floor master bedroom anden-suite, family bathroom and bedroom, enjoying beautifulcountryside and sea views. On the ground floor, there are steps thatlead down to the cosy snug with a door and porch that lead out tothe front of the property, making it easily accessible from the parkingarea. This could be separated to create an annexe or holidayaccommodation, subject to planning permissions.

OUTSIDETo the front of the property there is private off road parking for 2-3vehicles as well as a detached double garage with power, light andelectric garage door. The south facing rear gardens are delightful witha plethora of specimen plants, trees and pathways that lead to areasof lawn, seating areas and vegetable beds. There are also severaloutbuildings which provide useful storage, greenhouse and aworkshop which has light and power.

SERVICESMains water, private drainage and LPG gas heating.

DIRECTIONSFrom Bideford proceed towards Bude on the A39 passing through thevillages of Ford and Fairy Cross, Horns Cross and Bucks Cross. Stay onthis road until you reach the roundabout at Clovelly Cross with thegarage on your left hand side, continue straight across theroundabout and then turn right, signposted towards Hartland. Stayon this road for just under a mile, where the property can be foundon the left hand side indicated with a Stags For Sale board clearlydisplayed.

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2 Southdown Cottages, Higher Clovelly, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 5SA

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