West Challacombe Lane, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe

Bow Lee is an impressive three-bedroom detached dormer bungalow, elevated to command truly breathtaking panoramic views across the Bristol Channel and the rolling North Devon countryside. Set in one of the area’s most desirable coastal villages, this is a home that combines space, privacy and scenery in a way that is rarely available.

The principal living room is beautifully positioned to take full advantage of the outlook and flows seamlessly into a conservatory-style sun room — an exceptional space for year-round enjoyment, whether watching the changing light over the sea or simply relaxing in peaceful surroundings. The kitchen offers generous proportions with ample workspace and dining space, forming a welcoming heart to the home with excellent potential for enhancement.

All three bedrooms are comfortable doubles, providing versatile accommodation for family, guests or home working. The bathroom is well appointed with a contemporary rain shower and heated towel rail. While some modernisation would further elevate the interior, the property has been carefully maintained and remains immediately liveable, allowing the next owner to improve at their own pace.

Externally, Bow Lee sits within a substantial, sloping garden that enhances its elevated position and sense of privacy. Steps lead gracefully to the front porch, while the grounds offer exciting scope for landscaping, terraces or seating areas designed to make the most of the extraordinary coastal and countryside backdrop. A garage and private off-road parking add valuable practicality.

Combe Martin is a charming and highly regarded coastal village, celebrated for its picturesque bay, dramatic cliffside walks and strong community atmosphere. Everyday amenities, independent cafés and traditional pubs are close at hand, while the wild beauty of the North Devon coastline and nearby Exmoor National Park provide an outstanding natural playground on the doorstep.

Bow Lee presents a rare opportunity to secure an elevated coastal home with sweeping sea views, generous proportions and the potential to create a truly special residence in an exceptional North Devon setting.

Combe Martin is a popular coastal village which attracts thousands of visitors each year and has become a hotspot for investment properties and holiday homes. Combe Martin is set in a fertile valley and is located where the Exmoor National Park and the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty meet. The approach along the coastal road offers glimpses of stunning scenery. Combe Martin itself is an ideal centre for walking and has the 630-mile South West Coast Path going through it. The village has a range of amenities including a pharmacy, school, local shops, cafes and pubs, as well as the renowned Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. Combe Martin has good access routes to the local towns and villages along with regular bus services running through the village. Ilfracombe is an approximately 10-minute drive away and provides national chain shops, banks and two major supermarkets. This delightful Victorian town is particularly renowned for its picturesque harbour and quayside as well as the promenade with the Landmark Theatre and pleasure gardens. Local sandy beaches include the award-winning Woolacombe Beach along with Saunton, Putsborough and Croyde which are also close to hand and attract thousands of visitors each year. The regional centre of Barnstaple is North Devon’s historical capital and is approximately 13 miles away, with many brand name high street shops, banks and restaurants. Barnstaple Train Station connects to the inter-city rail network in Exeter. The North Devon Link Road A361 gives fast access to the M5 Motorway Junction 27 (Tiverton).

Directions
From our Ilfracombe office with the shop premises on your right-hand side, proceed in an easterly direction heading out of town on the main A399 towards Combe Martin. Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles and upon entering the village proceed up through the main High Street. Turn left into Shute Lane, continue up the hill and take the first left into West Challacombe Lane. Follow this road for a further 100 yards where Bow Lee can be found on your right-hand side with a name plaque clearly displayed.

Outside, the gardens are a standout feature of the home, thoughtfully terraced and beautifully planted with a variety of mature shrubs and seasonal flowers that create colour and interest throughout the year. To one side, a decked seating area beside a tranquil garden pond provides a peaceful retreat for relaxing or entertaining, while the opposite side offers a substantial external storage shed. Steps gently lead down to the garage, complete with an up-and-over door, along with an additional private parking space, adding both convenience and practicality.