Summary - THE OLD FORGE, TORRINGTON, PETERS MARLAND EX38 8QH
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Tranquil North Devon home with annex potential and extensive gardens.
Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed c.400 years old
Approximately one third of an acre of tiered gardens and patios
Double garage (detached) plus single garage and ample parking
Three double bedrooms upstairs; versatile ground-floor annex area
Two sitting rooms, principal with wood-burning stove and fireplace
Oil-fired central heating; walls likely uninsulated granite (assumed)
Thatched status means specialist maintenance and listed-consent limits
Council tax above average; no flood risk reported
A rare Grade II listed thatched home set just outside Peters Marland, The Old Forge combines historic character with practical family spaces. The cottage offers two sitting rooms, a spacious kitchen, three double bedrooms upstairs and flexible ground-floor accommodation that already functions as an annex. Large windows and elevated rooms capture far-reaching countryside views from the generous plot of about one third of an acre.
The property includes a detached double garage plus a single garage with parking, useful garden outbuildings and an externally accessed utility room. Heating is by oil-fired central heating with a wood-burning stove in the principal sitting room; the annex has its own fireplace and basic facilities. The gardens are tiered across several levels with lawns, patios and mature planting, providing private outdoor space and scope for further landscaping or uses.
Important practical points: the building is Grade II listed and thatched, so repairs, alterations and re-roofing will need listed-building consent and specialist maintenance, and thatch increases long-term upkeep and insurance considerations. The walls are traditional granite with no built-in insulation (assumed), heating relies on oil with wood as primary fuel, and council tax is above average.
This home will suit buyers seeking a character-filled rural family house or multi-generational arrangement with annex potential, and those prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the layout, plot and countryside setting.
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