Fore Street, Morchard Bishop, EX17

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. Larger than it looks from the outside, upon entering the cottage immediately strikes you with the charm that this property exudes throughout.  All this within a thriving village full of life and surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside.

The spacious lounge has an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove (with backboiler that heats the radiators) and bread oven, there’s storage cupboards and a pretty window seat to look out and enjoy the front garden.  The kitchen has bespoke sage green wooden units with a Belfast sink and solid wood worktops, there’s space for a dishwasher and fridge and an array of open shelving.  The 2 oven aga is oil fired which heats the water for the cottage and there’s space in the kitchen for a table. The further reception room downstairs could be used as a dining room, study or 2nd lounge, this room also has an inglenook fireplace with woodburner.  Also on the ground floor is a utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and has a WC.

Upstairs includes a spacious landing with room for a desk, there are 3 double bedrooms, the largest to the front which has an airing cupboard area, another good sized double to the front with storage cupboard and the third bedroom overlooks the rear garden. All bedrooms have white painted floorboards, character and are spacious.  The bathroom has a clawfoot bath and enjoys bathing with views out to the garden, along with a separate electric shower, WC and sink.  The windows are traditional wood single glazed and the attic is well insulated.

Outside to the front a cobbled path leads from the road with a lawn either side through the front garden with flower and shrub boarders and a decorative pond.  The rear garden has a large patio area to enjoy outdoor dining with a lower level laid to lawn with a pergola in the corner, rose and flower boarders, it’s well enclosed with a traditional wall and the garage (with light and power) has access to a shared rear lane and the vendor parks on this lane unhindered in front of the garage.  The thatch was completely renewed in 2014 so has plenty of longevity remaining.

Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: Band D - Mid Devon 2024/25 - £2346.36

Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband

Broadband within this postcode: Superfast 80mbps

Drainage: Mains drainage

Heating: Woodburning stove with back boiler to radiators

Listed: Grade II

Conservation Area: Yes

Tenure: Freehold

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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

From Crediton head in a westerly direction on the A377, go straight through Copplestone and upon reaching Morchard Road, take a right turn towards Morchard Bishop.  Continue through the village past the pub, bear left and Thurlby Cottage can be found on the righthand side on the row of thatched cottages.

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