Summary - HILLSIDE STAPLE TOTNES TQ9 6HR
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Perfectly updated character home with wrap-around gardens and garage in tranquil Dartington hamlet.
Grade II listed early Tudor cottage, beautifully renovated
Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,243 sqft
Vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with sandstone surround and patio doors
Wrap-around gardens, courtyard and private driveway plus garage
Thatched roof—requires specialist maintenance and insurance considerations
Listed status—alterations will need consent and may be restrictive
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband for remote working
Council tax described as expensive; consider ongoing running costs
This exceptionally pretty Grade II listed thatched cottage dates from 1450 and has been carefully renovated to retain its Tudor character while offering modern comforts. Vaulted kitchen/breakfast room, inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams create genuine period atmosphere, while double glazing and a modern boiler serve everyday needs. The layout suits someone seeking a comfortable, characterful home with manageable gardens rather than a large modern estate.
Set in the peaceful hamlet of Staple, the house has wrap-around gardens, a cobbled hard-standing, garage and private driveway. The garden and courtyard provide sheltered outdoor rooms and pleasant views over the green; the plot is a decent size for a village cottage. Excellent mobile and fast broadband make remote working straightforward, and Totnes and local schools are within easy reach.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status: any alterations will require consents and may complicate changes or repairs. The thatched roof, while picturesque, needs specialist maintenance and periodic insurance considerations. Council tax is described as expensive and running costs for an older property should be factored in despite recent renovation works.
Overall this is a character-rich, newly refurbished period home ideal for downsizers or buyers who value history and village life. It offers immediate move-in condition with scope to personalise within the constraints of listed building controls.
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