Property description

Truly delightful 2/3 bedroom period cottage with a wealth of charm and character, situated on the edge of the sought after picturesque village of Down St Mary.

St Georges Cottage is a truly delightful Grade II listed property very pleasantly situated in a quiet backwater location, on the edge of the picturesque Mid Devon village of Down St Mary, backing onto the ancient Church of St Mary the Virgin. The property is believed to have been built in 1870’s by the then Reverend of Down St Mary and has some interesting features, such as exposed beams, old oak panelling, exposed floorboards and 2 original fireplaces. The charming accommodation is presented in first class order throughout and benefits from mains gas central heating.

Outside, there is a small patio garden immediately to the rear, overlooking the church, plus a larger fully enclosed secluded garden, situated a few yards down the county lane with a large timber decking patio area and a raised paved patio area with a timber built garden shed.     

DOWN ST MARY is a small quiet village with a picturesque Green, a church and village hall.  School children are collected in the village with junior children being taken to the modern primary school in the nearby village of Copplestone and senior children being taken to the excellent Queen Elizabeth's Community College at Crediton.  There are many good restaurants and inns in the area and there is a 9-hole golf course only about one mile away.  The village is situated 5 miles west of Crediton and 13 miles from Exeter.  

DIRECTIONS  From Crediton take the A377 main road for about 6 miles, and turn left at Morchard Road as signed Down St Mary. Proceed up the hill into the village and take the first right. St Georges Cottage will be found a few yards down the hill on the left.  

Property Features :

• Immaculately presented 2/3 bed period cottage
• Impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burner and bread oven
• Bespoke handmade ´Ashgrove fitted kitchen´
• Gas central heating, gardens