3 bedroom house

West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NH

Guide Price

£400,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: May 2021
  • Removed: May 2021
  • 0.7 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

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  • First Marketed: May 2021
  • Removed: May 2021
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: N/A
  • Land Tags: N/A
  • THE OLD STABLE, , , WEST DOWN, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, 340000, 26/11/2021
  • ROCK HOUSE, , , WEST DOWN, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, 380000, 15/06/2021
A characterful farmhouse with large gardens and a double garage within walking distance of West Down village. Total plot area 0.70 acres. Three bedrooms, two bath / shower rooms. Open plan kitchen and dining room. Fine views. Additional land available.

Situation - Easter Ground Farm lies in a fine location on the edge of West Down village in North Devon, within four miles of the coast.

From the farm there are panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, stretching around to Barnstaple and Bideford Bay with Hartland Point visible on a clear day.

West Down is a pretty village with a community shop, primary school, parish church and the Crown Inn pub. Nearby is the A361 which links the coastal town of Ilfracombe to Barnstaple.

Braunton lies 4.5 miles to the south of the farm and Woolacombe, renowned for its four-mile sandy beach, lies approximately 4.5 miles to the west. Ilfracombe (5 miles) has the Landmark Theatre, a doctor’s surgery as well as banks, shops and supermarkets.

The market town of Barnstaple (10 miles) holds a weekly pannier market, and provides an extended range of shops, leisure and commercial facilities.

The sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough are within very close proximity and the Exmoor National Park and coast provide wide opportunity for walking and riding.

Secondary schooling is available in Ilfracombe, Braunton and Barnstaple as well as West Buckland School for which there is a bus service from near to the farm.

Description - LOT 1: HOUSE, GARAGE AND GARDENS (0.70 Acres)

The Farmhouse - Easter Ground farmhouse is a characterful rendered stone dwelling with some exposed external timbers, a west-facing aspect and gardens to the front and rear.

On the ground floor the porch opens into the sitting room which has exposed beams and a fireplace with a wood-burning stove.

The kitchen / dining room has a fitted kitchen, including an induction hob range cooker. This opens into the garden room, from which there are uninterrupted views over farm land to the south.

The utility and boot room provide additional storage and has a door opening to the rear garden.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and an additional shared bath and shower room.

Outside - To the front of the house is a small garden enclosed by a low-level wall and to the rear of the house is a patio area with steps up to a higher tier lawn with a further lawn area below from where there are fine views to the south.

Attached to the house is a covered car port (4.55m x 3.68m) and a double garage (5.8m x 4.37m) with electricity connected. To the front of the garage is an area for parking.

General Remarks -

Services - LOT 1: Mains water. Mains electricity. Mains gas central heating. Private drainage system. Broadband.

If Lot 2 is sold separately to Lot 1, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be provided with a sub-metred water supply from Lot 1 (The purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for installing the new meter and paying for all water consumed at the SWW rate).

Access - If sold in lots, the purchasers of LOTS 2 and 3 will require a right of access over LOT 1.

Tenure - The farm is owned freehold and is registered on the Land Registry.

The farmhouse is available with vacant possession.

Local Authority - North Devon District Council. Tel: . (

House: Council Tax Band D.

Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call or email to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From Braunton, continue north on the A361 towards Ilfracombe.

After approximately four miles, shortly after passing the former Foxhunters Inn, turn right onto Stang Lane and continue to the village of West Down.

At the junction within the centre of the village, continue straight ahead and after approximately 200 yards, upon reaching a small triangle, bear left into a no-through road and follow this road through the ford and continue until reaching Easter Ground Cottage.

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose



Marketed by: Stags, Barnstaple

Land Registry Data

  • THE OLD STABLE, , , WEST DOWN, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, 340000, 26/11/2021
  • ROCK HOUSE, , , WEST DOWN, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, 380000, 15/06/2021
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