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Once in a while, were lucky enough to see an exceptional
property coming to the market. One that you walk into and instantly
know its something special. Its testament to the hard work and
vision of the current owners, that this property is one of them.
The care and attention to detail is top notch throughout. The
character of the property has been maintained, in fact celebrated
yet its a warm and inviting home, ready to be enjoyed by its next
owner. The cottage is in Morchard Bishop and forms part of one of
the longest continuous terraces of thatched properties in Devon
perhaps England , meaning its chocolate box image is protected by
the Grade II status. With its thick cob walls, thatched roof and
charming proportions, its no wonder it is a popular place to buy.
The village itself has a shop, pub, primary school, church and
sports clubs plus a regular bus service up to 5 a day means its not
isolated. Crediton is the nearest town, a thriving market town with
more amenities and just 6 miles further on is the university City
of Exeter.
The property itself has been lovingly restored by the current
owners. From the front door, you enter into the entrance hall with
glazed doors to the dining room with slate flooring, exposed beams
and built in storage. Complete with a wood burning stove in the
original fireplace, its a year round room, ideal for entertaining.
The second reception room is a useful study with built in
bookshelves and a gorgeous window seat. From here, doors lead to
the living room and kitchen to the rear. The living room is a
generous size with a regularly used wood burning stove and exposed
beams. Across the rear, the kitchen with its solid wood worktops is
really in keeping with the house, yet its up to date with plenty of
storage, a double Belfast sink and an integrated dishwasher. Theres
a useful utility room too which ties in well with the main kitchen
and adds even more storage. To complete the ground floor is a
shower room with WC, ideal for guests. On the first floor are 4
bedrooms with the master being a great size and we love the split
level flooring which really adds to the character. Theres a super
ensuite shower room to the master and the family bathroom has a
gorgeous slipper bath and is ideally placed to serve the remaining
3 bedrooms, all of which are doubles by modern standards, with the
4th currently being used as a second study.
Its not all just for show in this home, the building itself has
been well maintained and has the modern conveniences of oil fired
central heating and the timber framed windows on the rear are
double glazed. It has its electric inspections up to date and the
living room chimney is swept annually in accordance with the
insurers. Its on mains water and drainage and theres a water
meter.
Outside, from Fore Street, the property is approached via a
pedestrian gate through the pretty front garden. With lawns and
planted borders, its a well stocked garden but with ample seating
areas from which to enjoy it. Rarely for a property of this type,
the gardens dont end there. A lane from The Green leads behind the
neighbouring cottages and into a private courtyard garden to the
rear. Blocked paved, this provides gated parking and leads to a
garage, workshop and woodstore. The courtyard has a Mediterranean
feel with cob walls and timber trellises adding to the privacy.
Theres a large seating area, ideal for al fresco dining in the
summer with a pergola adding shade if needed.
This is a stunning example of a character cottage, renovated
with an eye for detail and in a modern yet sympathetic way places
like this dont come to market too often in this condition.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band E Mid Devon 2023 24 £2738.18
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Superfast Enabled
Drainage Mains drainage
Heating Oil fired central heating
Listed Yes Grade II
Tenure Freehold
MORCHARD BISHOPis 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 16thCentury 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.
DIRECTIONS For sat nav use EX17 6NX and the What3Words address
is hexes.artist.thankful
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
Arriving in Morchard Bishop from the A377 at Morchard Road,
proceed up Polson Hill and pass The London Inn on your right. Bear
left at the memorial cross and into Fore Street. The property is
part of the thatched row on your right towards the bottom end.
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