Cottage for sale in Fore Street, Morchard Bishop EX17

Once in a while, we’re lucky enough to see an exceptional property coming to the market. One that you walk into and instantly “know” it’s something special. It’s 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 it’s 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, it’s 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 it’s 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, it’s 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 it’s up to date with plenty of storage, a double Belfast sink and an integrated dishwasher. There’s 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. There’s 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.

It’s 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. It’s on mains water and drainage and there’s 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, it’s a well stocked garden but with ample seating areas from which to enjoy it. Rarely for a property of this type, the gardens don’t 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. There’s 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 don’t 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 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.

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.