Summary - MARYLEA COTTAGE THE GREEN DOWN ST MARY CREDITON EX17 6DZ
4 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful 17th‑century home with flexible living and pretty garden.
Overlooks village green in heart of Down St Mary
Marylea Cottage is a picture‑postcard 17th‑century thatched cottage set directly on Down St Mary’s village green. Formerly two cottages, the property now provides flexible living across two floors with two staircases, three reception rooms (living, dining and study/playroom), a bespoke kitchen with larder and the option of three or four bedrooms — a comfortable family home with pronounced period character.
Practical comforts include an air‑source heat pump alongside traditional woodburners; there is also an oil boiler and radiators, so buyers should confirm the heating setup and running costs. The garden is mainly to the front with paving, planted borders and useful brick outbuildings to the rear. A pedestrian right of way gives rear access and there is an area of adjoining land the seller has historically used but which may not be registered to the property — purchasers must check title and rights with their solicitor.
Important considerations: Marylea is Grade II listed and constructed of cob with a thatched roof. That status preserves character but can complicate alterations, repairs and insurance; specialist maintenance is likely and may be costlier than for modern homes. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal average, while the plot is small and council tax is Band E.
In short, this is a quintessential rural Devon cottage for buyers who value historic character, village life and cosy, flexible accommodation. It will particularly suit those prepared to manage listed‑building constraints and the practicalities of an older cob and thatch home.
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