House For Sale £395,000
Once a Brew House for the local pub, Smugglers Cottage is now a successful holiday let and a delightful home. From beamed ceilings to alleyways leading to the front doorstep of the local pub, this property has character and history in abundance.
Tucked away on Instow's sea front, Smugglers Cottage is approached via a tunnel leading you directly to the front door. Once inside, you will find a charming and surprisingly light and airy 2 Bedroom home which is well-presented with further scope to modernise. On the Ground Floor you will find a Kitchen / Diner, Shower Room and access to the rear courtyard garden which is enclosed and sunny. To the First Floor there is a spacious living space along with 2 double Bedrooms, 1 of which boasts an En-suite.
Given its proven record and continued success, this delightful cottage would make a fantastic holiday let investment or a second home for someone wanting to be in one of Devon's most desired locations.
Please watch the video tour to fully appreciate the tucked away position of this property.Instow is an iconic village in North Devon perched at the point where the River Taw and River Torridge meet before joining the Atlantic Ocean – all within sight from most properties in the village. It also enjoys great views of its sister village Appledore on the opposite bank.
Wired into local transport links you can be in the heart of Bideford in minutes on the bus, and Barnstaple within 20 minutes. It has a primary school, a community hall and several churches including the interesting Italianate All Saints Chapel.
Instow has lots of places to moor a boat if you have one, and it has a handful of shops and great local restaurants. Locals make good use of the beach and the small yet severely eroded dune system close by (look out for the rare Pyramid Orchid when the season is right). The Tarka Trail runs through the heart of the village where the railway used to run. There’s still traces of the railway all around the village including the country’s only Grade I signal box. The film about yachtsman Donald Crowhurst – Deep Water was filmed in Instow in 2015.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bideford Quay proceed over the Old Bideford Bridge and upon reaching the mini roundabout, turn left in the direction of Barnstaple. Continue on this road and upon reaching the roundabout, continue straight on passing Tapeley Park on your right hand side. Take the next left hand turning signposted Instow. Follow the road adjacent to the beach until you reach the sand dunes. Smugglers Cottage will be found on your right hand side with a name plate clearly displayed.
Approached By A 'smugglers Tunnel'
UPVC Double Glazed Front Door To Shared Entrance Hall
Shared Entrance Hall
Concrete flooring. UPVC double glazed window to Kitchen. Obscure window to Shower Room. Steps to Shower Room. Door to property rear and neighbouring property. Door to Kitchen / Diner.
Shower Room
Low level WC, hand wash basin and shower enclosure. Heated towel rail, tiled flooring. Obscure window to shared Entrance Hall.
Diner (10' 9" x 13' 2")
A large area with feature beamed ceiling and tiled flooring. Door to rear courtyard garden. Opening and step down to Kitchen.
Kitchen (7' 8" x 10' 0")
Fitted with an array of units at eye and base level and stainless steel sink and drainer. Gas cooker with extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for appliances. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Carpeted stairs to First Floor. UPVC double glazed window and door to property rear. UPVC double glazed window to shared Entrance Hall.
First Floor Lounge (16' 3" x 16' 1")
A delightful, light and spacious family space with UPVC double glazed window enjoying views over the sand dunes and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Feature exposed stone wall. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (11' 0" x 7' 7")
A double Bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to property rear. Feature beamed ceiling. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 (11' 0" x 11' 3")
A generous, dual aspect double Bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to property rear and property side. Built-in storage cupboard / wardrobe. Feature beamed ceiling. Fitted carpet. Door to En-suite Shower Room.
En-Suite Shower Room
Wash hand basin, dual flush WC and corner shower enclosure. Laminate flooring, heated towel rail. Obscure window to property rear.
Outside
The property is approached via a 'smugglers tunnel' from Instow's sea front.
The neighbouring property behind Smugglers Cottage has right of access through the shared Entrance Hall.
To the rear of the property is a sunny and enclosed courtyard garden with gated access. It is laid to patio - a perfect evening dining / entertaining space. From the courtyard garden there is an alleyway that leads directly to The Wayfarer Inn running behind neighbouring properties.
Useful Information
The vendor advises that the Net Profit from June 2021-June 2022 was £24,000 after agents fees. 80-90% occupancy.
The vendor currently uses ‘www.cottages.com’ for holiday letting.
Smuggler’s Cottage currently has bookings until June 2023. A potential investor would have the opportunity to take over these outstanding bookings upon completion of the sale. If the purchase is for residential use then the owner would wish for the completion to be delayed to allow these bookings to be fulfilled.
Tucked away on Instow's sea front, Smugglers Cottage is approached via a tunnel leading you directly to the front door. Once inside, you will find a charming and surprisingly light and airy 2 Bedroom home which is well-presented with further scope to modernise. On the Ground Floor you will find a Kitchen / Diner, Shower Room and access to the rear courtyard garden which is enclosed and sunny. To the First Floor there is a spacious living space along with 2 double Bedrooms, 1 of which boasts an En-suite.
Given its proven record and continued success, this delightful cottage would make a fantastic holiday let investment or a second home for someone wanting to be in one of Devon's most desired locations.
Please watch the video tour to fully appreciate the tucked away position of this property.Instow is an iconic village in North Devon perched at the point where the River Taw and River Torridge meet before joining the Atlantic Ocean – all within sight from most properties in the village. It also enjoys great views of its sister village Appledore on the opposite bank.
Wired into local transport links you can be in the heart of Bideford in minutes on the bus, and Barnstaple within 20 minutes. It has a primary school, a community hall and several churches including the interesting Italianate All Saints Chapel.
Instow has lots of places to moor a boat if you have one, and it has a handful of shops and great local restaurants. Locals make good use of the beach and the small yet severely eroded dune system close by (look out for the rare Pyramid Orchid when the season is right). The Tarka Trail runs through the heart of the village where the railway used to run. There’s still traces of the railway all around the village including the country’s only Grade I signal box. The film about yachtsman Donald Crowhurst – Deep Water was filmed in Instow in 2015.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Bideford Quay proceed over the Old Bideford Bridge and upon reaching the mini roundabout, turn left in the direction of Barnstaple. Continue on this road and upon reaching the roundabout, continue straight on passing Tapeley Park on your right hand side. Take the next left hand turning signposted Instow. Follow the road adjacent to the beach until you reach the sand dunes. Smugglers Cottage will be found on your right hand side with a name plate clearly displayed.
Approached By A 'smugglers Tunnel'
UPVC Double Glazed Front Door To Shared Entrance Hall
Shared Entrance Hall
Concrete flooring. UPVC double glazed window to Kitchen. Obscure window to Shower Room. Steps to Shower Room. Door to property rear and neighbouring property. Door to Kitchen / Diner.
Shower Room
Low level WC, hand wash basin and shower enclosure. Heated towel rail, tiled flooring. Obscure window to shared Entrance Hall.
Diner (10' 9" x 13' 2")
A large area with feature beamed ceiling and tiled flooring. Door to rear courtyard garden. Opening and step down to Kitchen.
Kitchen (7' 8" x 10' 0")
Fitted with an array of units at eye and base level and stainless steel sink and drainer. Gas cooker with extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for appliances. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Carpeted stairs to First Floor. UPVC double glazed window and door to property rear. UPVC double glazed window to shared Entrance Hall.
First Floor Lounge (16' 3" x 16' 1")
A delightful, light and spacious family space with UPVC double glazed window enjoying views over the sand dunes and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Feature exposed stone wall. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (11' 0" x 7' 7")
A double Bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to property rear. Feature beamed ceiling. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 (11' 0" x 11' 3")
A generous, dual aspect double Bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to property rear and property side. Built-in storage cupboard / wardrobe. Feature beamed ceiling. Fitted carpet. Door to En-suite Shower Room.
En-Suite Shower Room
Wash hand basin, dual flush WC and corner shower enclosure. Laminate flooring, heated towel rail. Obscure window to property rear.
Outside
The property is approached via a 'smugglers tunnel' from Instow's sea front.
The neighbouring property behind Smugglers Cottage has right of access through the shared Entrance Hall.
To the rear of the property is a sunny and enclosed courtyard garden with gated access. It is laid to patio - a perfect evening dining / entertaining space. From the courtyard garden there is an alleyway that leads directly to The Wayfarer Inn running behind neighbouring properties.
Useful Information
The vendor advises that the Net Profit from June 2021-June 2022 was £24,000 after agents fees. 80-90% occupancy.
The vendor currently uses ‘www.cottages.com’ for holiday letting.
Smuggler’s Cottage currently has bookings until June 2023. A potential investor would have the opportunity to take over these outstanding bookings upon completion of the sale. If the purchase is for residential use then the owner would wish for the completion to be delayed to allow these bookings to be fulfilled.
