Summary - Lower Aylescott Cottage, West Down EX34 8NJ
17 bed 9 bath Guest House
Turnkey holiday income and countryside living within easy reach of North Devon beaches.
Circa 4.5 acres with two lakes and River Caen flowing through
A rare, versatile estate in North Devon combining a characterful 3-bedroom family home with a fully functioning holiday-cottage complex. Set in about 4.5 acres, the site includes two lakes, the River Caen, extensive amenity space and secure private parking, creating immediate letting appeal and an exceptional lifestyle setting close to Woolacombe and Croyde beaches.
The complex currently offers 17 bedrooms across seven cottages and the main house, newly renovated and furnished for immediate use. Projected income is circa £100,000–£111,000 pa if the main house is retained as the owner’s home with six cottages let; projecting up to £129,000–£143,000 pa if all seven cottages are let. Energy upgrades include a 12 kW solar PV system with battery storage, helping running costs.
Notable practical points are candidly set out: the estate is heated by an LPG boiler (not on a mains gas network), the stone walls are original granite with no confirmed insulation, broadband speeds are very slow and there is no mobile signal on site. The land offers further commercial options—camping or glamping—but any expansion would require the necessary planning consents.
This property suits buyers seeking a substantial home with established holiday income, an investor wanting immediate trading potential, or a multi-generational household. The combination of scale, location and existing refurbishment means the complex can be operated straight away or developed further to increase returns.
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