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Guide Price£1,375,000

Lee Bay, North Devon, EX34

Land size
4.5 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Detached home with 3 double rooms each having an en-suite
  • Picturesque coastal village known locally as 'Fuchsia Valley'
  • Stunning views over rolling countryside with distant sea views
  • Private driveway with parking for several vehicles
  • Secluded grounds of approximately 4.5 acres
  • 2 well-appointed holiday lodges, scope to make full residential use (STPP)
  • Less than 1 mile to the Beach

Description

PICTURESQUE COASTAL RETREAT WITH HOLIDAY LODGES – Approx. 4.5 Acres. Set in a stunning coastal village location, this exceptional property offers a rare lifestyle opportunity. Nestled within approximately 4.5 acres of beautiful grounds, the home enjoys breathtaking views across the Fuchsia Valley and out to sea.

A beautifully renovated, architect designed three bedroom house nestled in a 4.5 acre plot. There are also two holiday lodges, offering a fantastic income opportunity. There may also be scope subject to relevant planning permissions to make the holiday lodges full residential use for multi generation living. From the property and grounds are stunning views over the coastline and rolling Devon countryside making 'Woodstock' a picturesque countryside retreat.

Hallway
You are welcomed into 'Woodstock' with a light hallway with the open-tread staircase leading to the first floor. The living room door is to your right, whilst the door ahead of you to the left leads through to the kitchen, along with doors to the utility room and downstairs W.C. The front door is UPVC double glazed, as are the windows.

Cloakroom:
The handy cloakroom has a tiled floor, with a W.C and wash hand basin. Double glazed window.

Living Room:
A double aspect room with sea views from the side, and picture postcard views from the folding double glazed doors, flooding the room with light. This room also features a wood-burner, radiators and ample power points.

Kitchen:
Front aspect room, with a double glazed window. The kitchen has solid wood worktops, base and eye-level units with an inset sink and mixer tap. Range style cooker and space for a large American style fridge/freezer. Part tiled walls and soft lighting under the eye-level units make it a practical yet attractive kitchen. Open plan to:

Breakfast Room:
The kitchen flows through into the breakfast room, with a wonderful outlook over the Devon countryside. The open plan style creates a warm and spacious, family friendly ambiance as the main living area of the house.

Sitting Room:
The side aspect double glazed window makes the room feels light and airy. The sitting room shares the same breath-taking views as the breakfast room, seen through the rear aspect UPVC French doors that lead onto the decking area.

Dining Room:
The double aspect dining room has plenty of space for a large table and chairs, and is an ideal space for entertaining and family occasions.

Utility Room:
The handy utility room comprises of base and eye level units with adjacent work surface, inset sink with mixer tap, part tiled floor, tiled walls and space for dryer. UPVC double glazed door leading to the large rear decking.

First Floor Landing/Reception Room:
The first floor landing is extremely spacious and could be used as a reception room due to its size. Double glazed front aspect window brings light into the room. Large built in storage cupboard, doors to:

Bedroom 1:
Double aspect room with double glazed windows, with wonderful countryside views from the rear aspect and sea view to the side. Door to en-suite bathroom with tiled walls, panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, W.C and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2:
The master bedroom, with UPVC French doors onto the small balcony providing a breath-taking view over 'Fuchsia Valley' to wake up to. The loft space is accessible from this room. Door to en-suite bathroom, comprising of corner shower unit with power shower, W.C, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, tiled floors and walls and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3:
The third bedroom is situated in the centre of the rear aspect dormer, and along with the other bedrooms enjoys the stunning view from the double glazed window. Door to en-suite bathroom, which comprises of a panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, W.C, part tiled walls and a heated towel rail.

Lodges: 'Blenheim' and 'Churchill'

Situated approximately 50 metres from the main residence are these two delightful lodges, which are mirror image in their layout and are separated by a small utility room used for laundry. These lodges are very versatile, as despite that they are currently used as a pair of two-bedroom holiday lets, the internal walls are not structural, leaving an opportunity to convert them for all manner of uses. The lodges have an EPC rating of 75 (C), with a potential rating of 125 (A).

Lounge:
The UPVC double glazed front door leads into the sitting room, with ample space for living furniture and a side aspect double glazed window. The sitting room and kitchen are open plan.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is well equipped with a cooker and fridge, and there are base and eye-level units with adjacent work surface The walls are part tiled, and the floor is tiled.

Bedroom 1:
Rear aspect room with double glazed window.

Bedroom 2:
The second bedroom is slightly smaller with a rear aspect double glazed window.

Bathroom:
Comprising panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, low level W.C., tiled floor, extractor fan, loft access.

Outside:
Undoubtedly one of this property's main features is its position, perched up on the sunny side of the valley with the most impressive views from every angle, a viewing is required to fully appreciate its position.

Approach:
The property is approached via a long and private driveway up hill to a large level parking area in front of the property, laid to stone. This parking area has space for several cars for both the main residence and the lodges. There is a recently built large double garage with wooden doors and pitched roof, which has both power and light. From the level area is a track for vehicular access up to the top field.

Grounds:
The properties gardens are a mixture of both lawn and woodland with the majority being terraced, overall the grounds are approximately 4.5 acres. At the rear of the property is a fantastic 95ft long decking that really makes the most of the stunning views over Lee Bay. From there you can access the lawn space to the rear of the property, with an ideal spot for a swimming pool to be installed. There is also a level lawn area in front of the lodges, with westerly views down towards the sea.

Top Field:
The top field is accessed by a track from the parking area and can arguably offer some of the best views in North Devon. The view spans down to the village of Lee and then out to sea where Lundy Island is visible on a clear day. This area comprises of both lawn and woodland areas, and offers an exciting opportunity to extend the garden. However, purchasers may wish to explore the possibility of gaining planning permission for this area. There is huge potential for this site either as a building plot or for further holiday accommodation.

The holiday lodges are currently being successfully operated as holiday accommodation and are advertised through Booking.com, providing an established income stream. Their popularity is reflected in the positive feedback received from guests, with a selection of recent reviews shown below.

Perfect for what was needed, will definitely stay again!

Scored 10

Lovely place to relax

Scored 9.0

Very warm welcome for both us and our dogs. Beautiful location with plenty.of space and a comfortable cabin. Our dogs enjoyed exploring the lovely garden with amazing views. Will definitely go back for a longer stay.

Location was lovely. Inside was spotless and the addition of biscuits, and milk in the fridge was a perfect extra touch

Please note: To comply with current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, all buyers must complete an identity verification check. The cost for this is £20 + VAT per person.

Agents Note:
We have been informed by the vendor of the following: The property has solar panel heating for the majority of the hot water. The heating is oil fired with a 1200 Litre tank. The property is on a septic tank.
Whilst the lodges haven’t been let in recent times the current sellers, from experience would estimate a gross income circa £40,000 - £42,000 p.a, This could be further increased if bed and breakfast was offered.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-01-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,697 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£305,556 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,038 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
72 C
92 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

900 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 92% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Community school
  • Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    326
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Woolacombe School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Down School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Georgeham Church of England Primary School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Braunton Academy6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College8.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School9.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College13 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe1.7 miles
Lidl Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe1.7 miles
Morrisons Daily Ilfracombe 26 High Street, Ilfracombe1.9 miles

GP surgery

Combe Coastal Practice1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Smd Pharmacy At The Medical Centre1.6 miles

Hospital

Ilfracombe Hospital1.7 miles

Walking trail

South West Coast Path586 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Barnstaple Rail Station9.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Post Office687 metres

Typical drive times

Lynton33 min · 21 miles
Bideford37 min · 22 miles
Barnstaple25 min · 14 miles
Ilfracombe7 min · 2.6 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 29 min · 59 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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