Charming period cottage in Witheridge — requires renovation but offers strong potential.
Chain-free three-bedroom period cottage with character features
A handsome village cottage on Witheridge’s historic West Street, this three-bedroom semi offers genuine scope for improvement and strong future potential. Laid out over two floors, the house retains period charm—stone fireplace, exposed cob walls and a traditional layout—while providing practical assets including a large single garage (almost a double) and a detached rear garden that feels private and sheltered from the road.
The property is offered chain-free, making it a practical choice for a buyer ready to renovate. Internally the home has two reception rooms and a kitchen/diner; a rear lean-to could be converted into a useful utility. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a first-floor wetroom. The house has been let and now requires updating throughout, so it suits buyers wanting to add value or create a bespoke village home.
Important drawbacks are clear and factual: the house needs renovation (cosmetic and likely some systems work), there are signs of dated finishes and roof issues reported in images, ceilings and some floors are low/uneven, and the current energy rating is low (EPC F). The garden is detached from the rear of the house and courtyard access is shared, which may affect convenience and privacy for some buyers. Conservation area status may restrict external alterations.
This is a strong opportunity for a purchaser seeking character in a well-served Devon village — ideal for those wanting a project with generous garage parking, a private garden and quick access to local amenities and countryside trails. With scope to modernise and improve energy performance, the property will reward sympathetic restoration and sensible investment.