Summary - MARYLEA COTTAGE THE GREEN DOWN ST MARY CREDITON EX17 6DZ
4 bed 2 bath Cottage
Picture-postcard 17th-century cottage overlooking the village green, full of character.
Grade II listed 17th-century thatched cottage with historic character
Marylea Cottage is a picture-postcard 17th-century thatched home set directly on Down St Mary’s village green. Formerly two cottages, it now offers a flexible 3–4 bedroom layout with two staircases, separate living and dining rooms, a study/playroom and a bespoke kitchen with a proper larder. Double doors from the living room open onto a pretty front garden, and a pedestrian right of way gives rear access without crossing the house.
Character remains the principal attraction: exposed beams, cob construction, stone fireplace, thatch and irregular windows create authentic rural charm. Practical updates include an air-source heat pump alongside woodburners; the house also has an oil-fired boiler and radiators. A series of brick outbuildings provides useful storage for garden tools and bikes.
Buyers should note material constraints. The cottage is Grade II listed and in a conservation area, which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance. Thatched, cob and historic fabric require specialist upkeep and potentially higher costs. There appears to be an area of unregistered land to the rear that has been used historically by the cottage but is not legally registered to it. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is only average, typical of remoter rural communities.
This home will suit buyers seeking authentic village life and period character—families or couples wanting space in a quiet, well-connected rural location (near Tarka Line and ten minutes from Crediton). Expect charming, cosy rooms and flexible living, paired with the responsibilities of owning a listed, thatched cottage.
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