Summary - MELHUISH DOWN COTTAGE CHERITON BISHOP EXETER EX6 6JN
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious secluded plot with paddock and double garage, close to Dartmoor.
Grade II listed 17th-century thatched cottage with original period features
Set on nearly half an acre with far-reaching Devonshire views, Melhuish Down Cottage is a beautifully renovated 17th-century Grade II listed thatched home. The house blends original character — exposed beams, inglenook fireplace, plank & muntin screen — with modern comforts including underfloor heating to the ground floor, a bespoke Ashgrove kitchen and a recently rebuilt double garage with electric doors.
Accommodation is flexible: three good bedrooms plus a downstairs reception that can serve as a fourth bedroom or snug. The plot includes a small paddock, a thatched barn for covered seating or storage, a summerhouse and generous parking for trailers, caravans or multiple vehicles. The property sits between Cheriton Bishop and Tedburn St Mary and is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, with quick access to the A30 and a 15-minute drive to Exeter.
Buyers should note material considerations: the Grade II listing will affect alterations and maintenance, heating relies on an oil boiler and multi-fuel stoves, drainage is private, and broadband speeds in the postcode are very slow (around 26Mbps). The EPC is currently an E with scope for improvement. Overall, the cottage will suit purchasers seeking rural character, outdoor space and period detail, and who accept listed-property responsibilities and some modern service limitations.
This home offers immediate move-in condition following extensive renovation while retaining further potential — convertibility of rooms, landscaping opportunities, and outbuilding uses — for those wanting to add personal value over time.
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