Property description

BEAUTIFUL thatched Devon cottage set in IDYLLIC rural location just outside the much sought after village of Spreyton, LARGE GARDEN to about 130ft, superbly presented & flexible accommodation full of character including exposed beams and inglenook fireplace – no chain and ready to be sold!

This delightful semi-detached cottage is located in an absolutely idyllic rural setting just a quarter of a mile from the much sought after village of Spreyton, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding open Devon countryside to Dartmoor and backing onto farmland at the rear. Aside from the adjoining cottage there are no close neighbours, and the cottage enjoys extremely high levels of privacy and seclusion.

Internally, the property offers spacious accommodation full of character features including heavily beamed ceilings, exposed roof timbers, and an inglenook fireplace with open fronted bread oven.  The cottage has been superbly modernised and extended in recent years, and offers much flexibility in terms of possible layouts with 2 ground floor bedrooms (one converted from a former garage and approached by a lovely glazed corridor/link, and 2 first floor bedrooms.  There is a large triple aspect dining room which is a lovely space for family living and entertaining.  There is oil fired central heating and some of the ground floor windows have replacement uPVC double glazing, with the remainder being timber framed casements. 

The garden is fantastic feature, with the majority lying to the west side of the cottage, extending to some 130ft x 30ft.  The gardens are superbly presented with paved courtyard leading up to a large level lawn which is surrounded by flower beds, trees and hedging and an old stone wall which gives very high levels of privacy.  There is a timber workshop/garage building with concrete floor, a garden shed, and 2 off road parking areas providing space for about 3 - 4 vehicles (this could easily be extended if desired).  At the rear is a narrow courtyard which backs onto open farmland, again enjoying lovely views.

We are informed that the property is not listed.

SPREYTON is one of the areas most picturesque villages situated some 4 miles from Bow and 4 miles from Whiddon Down and access to the A30 dual carriageway to Exeter and Okehampton.  The village is best known for its famous old inn, The Tom Cobley Tavern.  It has a garage, primary school and historic parish church.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:  

Postcode for SATNAV is EX17 5AU

If approaching Spreyton via Crediton and Bow (A3072), proceed up into Spreyton and turn left at Spreyton Cross (as signed “Spreyton Wood”.  Follow this road for about 0.25 of a mile and 1 Cramphay Cottage will be seen on the left. 

Property Features :

• BEAUTIFUL thatched Devon cottage
• IDYLLIC rural location close to Spreyton
• LARGE GARDEN to about 130ft
• Flexible 4 bed accommodation full of character