Summary - 30 FORE STREET OTTERTON BUDLEIGH SALTERTON EX9 7HB
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Quaint three-bed home with countryside outlook and characterful period features.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with original cob walls and exposed beams
Backs onto farmland; large plot with a small, well-maintained garden
Three bedrooms, one bathroom — family-sized but limited facilities
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; non-community fuel increases running costs
Medium flood risk — may affect insurance and future works
Listed status will restrict alterations and increase specialist maintenance
Council tax above average; broadband average, mobile signal excellent
Built 1983–1990 (as recorded); thatch and cob require ongoing upkeep
Set on Fore Street in the sought-after village of Otterton, April Cottage is a charming three-bedroom semi-detached thatched home with Grade II listed status and characterful stonework. The cottage backs onto farmland and sits on a large plot, offering a rare village setting with countryside outlooks and a small, well-kept garden for outdoor time. Interiors feature exposed beams, a spacious living room window and a kitchen with modern fixtures suited to daily family life.
Practical considerations are clear: the property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators, has only one bathroom, and sits in a medium flood-risk area. The thatched roof and cob walls are attractive period features but bring higher maintenance requirements and statutory constraints because of the listed status — any alterations will be restricted and likely require specialist consent and cost. Council tax is above average.
This cottage will appeal to buyers seeking village life close to good local primary and secondary schools, low local crime and excellent mobile signal. It is best suited to families or downsizers who value character, countryside backing and community amenities such as a village hall, pub and local meadow. Investors should note the planning and maintenance limitations tied to the listing and that broadband speeds are only average.
Overall, April Cottage offers authentic rural charm and a countryside setting that’s increasingly rare; buyers should be prepared for listed-building responsibilities, oil-heating running costs and potential flood-related considerations when planning improvements or insurance.
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