Summary - 31 MARKET STREET HATHERLEIGH OKEHAMPTON EX20 3JN
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Character-filled home by the square with sunny garden and flexible attic space.
Grade II listed 17th-century thatched cottage with historic character
Direct frontage and outlook over Hatherleigh market square
Enclosed raised garden and separate sunny workshop
Flexible layout: living room, double bedroom, attic room, small extra room
Approx 804 sq ft; compact rooms and standard ceiling heights
Secondary glazing and electric room heaters; broadband average
Thatched roof and cob walls require specialist maintenance and repair
Listing status restricts alterations and may complicate modernisation
A Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from the 17th century, set directly on Hatherleigh’s active market square. The house retains period features including an inglenook fireplace and exposed cob walls, offering character and a picturesque outlook over the town hub. The property is compact at about 804 sq ft with a flexible layout: ground-floor living, first-floor double bedroom plus a small second room, and a sizeable attic room on the second floor.
Externally there is an enclosed, raised garden and a separate workshop that catch long-duration sunlight — useful for a hobbyist or light storage. Practical services are basic: secondary glazing, electric room heaters and electricity as the main fuel. Broadband is average while mobile signal is excellent, and council tax is low.
Important considerations: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate repairs; the thatched roof and cob walls require specialist maintenance. The cottage shows signs of needing repair and updating — it is best suited to someone who values historic character and is prepared for ongoing conservation costs and careful renovation rather than a move-in-new home.
This property will appeal to buyers seeking a distinctive period home in a small Devon market town — ideal for downsizers or those wanting a character bolthole. It also offers modest rental or holiday-let potential, subject to listing consent and upgrade of heating and services.
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