Summary - 1 MODEL COTTAGES, NEWTON ABBOT, ABBOTSKERSWELL TQ12 5NT
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious period home with garden and versatile outbuildings near Newton Abbot.
Grade II listed semi-detached cottage with period stone exterior
Three bedrooms, two with en-suite, lounge, snug and conservatory
Large detached single garage with two rear rooms (utility/office)
Driveway with secure double gates and ample off-road parking
EPC E53; uninsulated stone walls likely, energy upgrade potential
Probate sale and awaiting first registration with Land Registry
Medium flood risk for the area; buyers should check insurers
Listing status restricts alterations; planning consents required for changes
Set in the heart of picturesque Abbotskerswell, this Grade II listed three-bedroom semi-detached cottage blends period character with surprisingly generous living space. The layout includes a lounge with snug, modern kitchen/diner, conservatory, and two en‑suite bedrooms, making it well suited to family life or buyers seeking village charm and flexible accommodation.
Outdoor space and outbuildings are significant assets: a paved front patio, private rear garden, driveway with double gates and a large single garage plus two rooms behind that currently serve as utility and home office. Subject to listed‑building and planning consents, the garage range offers potential for an ancillary studio or separate accommodation.
Buyers should note this is a probate sale and the property is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and could complicate refurbishment. The EPC rating is E53, the stone walls are assumed uninsulated, and there is a medium flooding risk in the area. Council Tax is currently in Band E and the sale awaits first registration with the Land Registry.
Overall this is a rare, characterful village cottage offering roomy accommodation and scope to add value through sympathetic updating, ideal for families wanting a village community or buyers seeking a period property with conversion potential.
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