West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

Kingsclose is situated in the heart of this highly desirable North Devon village. The property itself benefits from being double fronted and having deceptively spacious accommodation including 3 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, an extended kitchen and both a family bathroom on the first floor and modern re-fitted ground floor shower room. The property offers further scope (subject to relevant permissions) to extend in to the loft which is already a usable space for the current vendor being both insulated and boarded, with plenty of light from 4 Velux windows. Externally the property does not disappoint. There is a parking immediately in front of the cottage for up to 6 vehicles whilst to the rear is a mainly level lawned garden which stretches beyond 80ft in length. The property has been tastefully updated in recent years with neutral tones throughout, but still keeping an abundance of character. A viewing of this home is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.


West Down is a small working village, situated approximately 10mins drive from the North Devon coastline. The village amenities include a village shop, village pub, church and an excellent primary school which continues to produce outstanding reports from Ofsted. West Down is situated within equal distance from the coastal town of Ilfracombe and the larger village of Braunton. Woolacombe Bay with its award winning blue flag surfing beach is approximately 4 miles away and the region’s main trading town Barnstaple which has many of the big name shops, rail links and direct access to the A361 North Devon link road, which joins the M5 at Junction 27 is approximately 8 miles away

The accommodation briefly comprises of a front door leading in to a fabulous 27ft long central hallway, upon entering the property there is an immediate feeling of space. The hallway has modern tiled flooring throughout from here are stairs leading up to the first floor landing, while underneath is a useful storage cupboard. The hallway gives direct access leading out to the rear garden. Off the hallway is a cosy lounge with modern floor standing gas fire and surround, whilst to the opposite side of the hall, is a study/sitting room and may suit a purchaser for a variety of other uses. The property also benefits from having a separate dining room. Moving across to the kitchen which has been extended giving a great feeling of space and comprising of both base and eye level matching cream units, with adjacent work surface. There is also an inset butler sink and range cooker which is included in the sale and has 6 ring gas hob. Other integrated appliances include a microwave and upright fridge freezer, there is also additional space for a washing machine. To the far end of the kitchen is an area where you could possibly keep a fold down breakfast table or with some slight alteration, possibly a breakfast bar. The kitchen floor itself has attractive matching tiling to the hallway. The downstairs accommodation is completed with a modern re-fitted shower room comprising with double width shower cubicle, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and a low level W.C.

Moving on up through the property to the first floor landing where again there is a great feeling of space and this area benefits from having a large rear aspect portrait window looking out over the rear garden and allowing plenty of light to flow through. All 3 of the bedrooms are double rooms with both bedrooms 1 and 2 having original inset fireplaces, just off the hallway is an airing cupboard and additional cupboard which houses the combination boiler. The accommodation is completed with the family bathroom which comprises of a panel enclosed bath, shower cubicle, pedestal hand wash basin and low level W.C.

Outside of the property and immediately in front of the house itself is an area that belongs to the property and gives ample parking for up to 6 vehicles. Moving to the rear of the house are a few steps that lead up to the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn and is all enclosed by bushes and hedge row. A pathway leads to a private paved area, which is perfect for summer outside dining, BBQs with lights and power and hot tub. Also, within the garden is a useful stone-built store with pitched roof measuring approximately 10ft x 9ft.

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