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Oldborough is a small hamlet on the fringes of the larger Mid
Devon village of Morchard Bishop, nestled in the rolling
countryside of this un spoilt part of the county. Within easy reach
is a village shop, pub and a bus route, plus a doctors surgery,
sports club and a primary school with bus to secondary school so
its a semi rural retreat without being isolated.<⁄p>
The current owners have thoroughly enjoyed living in Sarahs Cottage
for the past 15 years and in that time have greatly improved both
the cottage itself and the large plot it occupies. The cottage is
end of terrace but with the focus to the rear and side, it feels
private and separate. The original part of the property is thatched
with a more modern tiled roof extension having been added later.
The layout provides characterful accommodation which has been
improved and modernised with sympathy to the original building. It
now offers light, neutral colours and quality finishes throughout.
The property isnt listed and has the modern conveniences of double
glazing and LPG central heating too theres a large gas tank hidden
in the garden which is periodically and automatically topped up
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The ground floor has a beautiful kitchen⁄breakfast room with solid
quartz tops and a stunning view from the window while you wash up.
There is a useful utility room too, providing a buffer from outside
and ideal for those with pets or children plus. Unusually for a
cottage of this type, theres a ground floor WC too. The living room
has a large inglenook fireplace and opens into a light dining room
with double doors to the patio and garden beyond making it a social
space, cosy in the winter and open in the summer. On the first
floor are 2 bedrooms and the family bathroom, all enjoying that
wonderful view and up onto the second floor is the 3rd bedroom, a
really lovely room in the roof.<⁄p>
It‘s the outside spaces that make this place as unique as it is. A
gated entrance to the side gives ample parking for numerous
vehicles to be parked off road on the graveled drive. Theres a
wonderful range of buildings with a workshop, store and then a
flexible, large and insulated home office⁄studio to use for work or
hobbies or simply to escape! Its a great space with power and light
and of course, theres the potential to take it further and create a
small holiday let or annexe stp should this be desired. The plot
extends to approx. a third of an acre and the gardens are
beautifully kept and zoned to enjoy the garden, no matter the
weather. There are various pathways and planted borders providing
colour and separation and the different options to sit and enjoy
the views seem endless. Theres a hidden, larger lawn, ideal for the
children to play plus more adult spaces for entertaining al fresco.
Theres even a covered veranda on the office which is home to one of
the best placed hot tubs weve seen recently to relax, undercover
and enjoy those ever changing views.<⁄p>
If youre looking for character and country living with a large
garden and views that will be the envy of those who visit then you
have to book a viewing!!
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Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Council Tax D Mid Devon 2023⁄24 £2240.33
Utilities Mains water, electric, telephone & broadband up to 67mb
uSwitch
Drainage Shared septic tank with 2 other neighbours
Heating LPG fired central heating tank hidden in garden
Listed No
Tenure Freehold<⁄p>
DIRECTIONS Leave Crediton on the A377 towards Copplestone and
pass through Copplestone staying right on the A377 after the lights
and onto Morchard Road. Take the first right turn before the pub
and over the bridge and follow the lane to the top. Immediately
before the Morchard Bishop sign, take a right turn as signed to
Oldborough. Follow this short lane to the end and Sarahs Cottage
will be found opposite the junction on the left.<⁄p>
MORCHARD BISHOP is a village and civil parish set in the
sumptuous hills and valleys of Mid Devon, halfway between the North
and South of the County, 7 miles west of Crediton and 14 miles from
the regional capital, Exeter. The showpiece is the spectacular 16th
Century Church of St Mary‘s, one of two churches in the village.
This small but thriving community, with a population of just under
1000 has a primary school, doctor‘s surgery and local shops. Those
who lead an active lifestyle can take advantage of the football,
netball and outdoor tennis clubs as well as enjoying a game of
bowls on the Green. At the centre is the friendly London Inn, loved
for its generous servings of delicious, locally sourced food.
Dating back 400 years, this traditional pub was once a stop for
passing coaches when the main road from Exeter ran through the
village. Today, the nearby railway station at Morchard Road carries
passengers from Exeter to Barnstaple along the scenic Tarka Line.
Dartmoor and Exmoor, areas of outstanding natural beauty are within
30 minutes‘ drive.
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