Summary - ROSE COTTAGE NEWTON ST CYRES EXETER EX5 5AA
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Grade II thatched cottage on a large plot with annex potential and rural views..
Grade II listed thatched cottage with strong period character
Large plot with multiple garden areas, fruit trees and grapevine
Garage, workshop/outbuilding and parking for 3+ cars
Versatile layout; ground-floor area previously used as an annex
Secondary glazing; original stone walls likely uninsulated
Very slow broadband — poor for heavy remote-working needs
No flood risk; very low local crime rate
Listed status may restrict alterations and complicate repairs
Set well back in the peaceful hamlet of Half Moon, this Grade II listed thatched cottage sits on a generous plot with far-reaching countryside views and well-established fruit planting. The house offers traditional character throughout — exposed beams, a rustic fireplace and a thatched roof — combined with flexible living spaces including a conservatory and a ground-floor area that previously functioned as an annex. Practical extras include a garage, workshop/outbuilding, and parking for 3+ cars.
The interior provides two double bedrooms upstairs, two bathrooms, and multiple storage cupboards. The kitchen has been sympathetically modernised and includes a large walk-in pantry. Rooms are versatile and could suit multigenerational use, a home office, or creative studio space. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators; glazing is secondary.
Important practical points: the property is listed (Grade II) which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance. The external walls are original sandstone/limestone with no assumed insulation, and broadband speeds are very slow — factors to allow for if you need modern connectivity or plan thermal upgrades. There is no flood risk and the area has very low crime.
This is a good choice for buyers seeking period character, a large private plot and scope to personalise rather than a move-in-everything-ready home. It will particularly suit downsizers or retirees who value rural tranquillity but still want reasonable access to Exeter (around 15 minutes).
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