ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE

Lying in delightful semirural surroundings off a lane which links Barnstaple with the outskirts of Ilfracombe, Little Stowford is an attractive detached period residence with 1.27 acres.

The six-bedroom property at West Down is understood to be of period origin and started life as a pair of farm worker cottages.

Little Stowford has been extensively improved in recent years yet there remains scope for new owners to stamp their mark on the house.

The ground floor comprises an entrance hall and a cloakroom, a large double aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace, fitted wood burner, and fitted shelving, and at the heart of the property is a large double aspect kitchen and dining room which has been refitted in the last 18 months or so with bespoke painted wooden units and solid oak work surfaces, and an electric Aga that takes centre stage.

Along with French doors to the garden, the fantastic kitchen and dining room features exposed beams, a fireplace with a wood burner, and a walk-in pantry. A utility room completes the downstairs space.

The six bedrooms are on the first floor of the house along with a shower room that boasts a massage shower cubicle.

Externally there is a carport, plenty of parking, mature and secluded gardens, and a pasture field. Subject to any necessary planning permission, the carport may have potential to be redeveloped, possibly with a studio or letting unit above. The pasture field may also offer potential as a camping field or similar, again, subject to any necessary consents.

Available for offers in excess of £700,000, Little Stowford is for sale by informal tender/sealed bids. The target date is noon on Friday May 24. Tender forms are available from selling agents, Stags. Call 01271 322833 for more information.