Bude, England EX23

Apple Cottage is the perfect choice for buyers who want the ease, efficiency and charm of a beautifully designed new home, without taking on more space than they really need. A smart, stylish 2-bedroom home with two ensuite bathrooms, an open-plan living/dining room, a well-specified kitchen and doors opening out to the garden.This is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, second-home seekers or lifestyle-led relocators who want a low-maintenance Cornish home close to village amenities and the coast. The layout is simple, practical and very easy to live with: a proper kitchen, a lovely open living/dining space for relaxing or entertaining, a downstairs powder room, and two double bedrooms upstairs, each with its own ensuite. It gives buyers the comfort of a house rather than an apartment, with the added bonus of modern heating, good storage and the quality finish expected from a bunnyhome.Outside: Good-sized garden, two off-road parking spaces with electric car charging.Perfectly placed between coast and countryside, Bramble Lane offers the kind of North Cornwall lifestyle that so many people dream of peaceful village living, wide open landscapes, sandy beaches close by and the everyday essentials all within easy reach.Set in the traditional Cornish village of Kilkhampton, just a few miles north of Bude, this exclusive bunnyhomes neighbourhood enjoys a location that feels wonderfully rural, yet reassuringly connected. It is a place where life can move at a gentler pace: morning walks through the countryside, a pasty or coffee from a local shop, weekends on the beach, and cosy evenings in a characterful village pub.Kilkhampton itself is a friendly, well-served village with a strong sense of community and a rich local history. Centred around its historic church and village streets, it offers a practical range of everyday amenities including convenience stores, a butcher, fish and chip shop, hairdresser, pubs serving food, and other useful local services. For families, Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is located within the village, making day-to-day routines simple and convenient.For larger shopping trips, dining out, leisure and entertainment, Bude is only a short drive away. This much-loved seaside town brings together the best of coastal Cornwall, with independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities, as well as a relaxed year-round community atmosphere. Sainsburys and Morrisons both have stores in Bude, giving residents easy access to big-name supermarket shopping, while the towns independent retailers, local food businesses and seasonal markets add colour and character to everyday life.Health and wellbeing needs are also well catered for nearby. Stratton Medical Centre provides GP services in the Bude area, while Stratton Community Hospital offers local inpatient care and a range of clinics, giving residents the reassurance of healthcare facilities close to home.The coast is one of the great joys of living here. From Kilkhampton, the golden sands of Bude, Summerleaze Beach and Crooklets are within easy reach, while Sandymouth Bay and Duckpool offer dramatic cliff-backed scenery, rock pools, surf and spectacular walks. This is a coastline made for beach days, sea air and outdoor adventure whether that means surfing, paddleboarding, dog walking, exploring the South West Coast Path or simply watching the tide roll in.For walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, the surrounding landscape is just as appealing. Kilkhampton sits amid rolling farmland, quiet lanes and open countryside, with village walks, nearby commons, wooded valleys and coastal trails all close by. The National Trust walk from Sandymouth to Duckpool follows the South West Coast Path through clifftop scenery and wild coastal views, while the Bude Canal, local cycle paths and nearby National Cycle Network routes offer gentler ways to enjoy the area on two wheels.Families are well placed for education too. Alongside the village primary s