Summary - Oak Cottage, Nadderwater EX4 2JG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
17th-century four-bed cottage with large south-facing garden and city access.
Built in 1636 with original cob walls and exposed beams
Tiered garden of approximately one third acre; south/east facing
Summer house with electricity and garden shed; outside cabling renewed
Car port providing parking for two vehicles; property set back from road
Main bedroom with three windows and en-suite; two upstairs wings
Kitchen with Rangemaster and built-in coffee machine; conservatory utility
High recorded flood risk; buyers should investigate insurance implications
Heating is electric (storage heaters); oil tank present if installing central heating
Set on about a third of an acre, Oak Cottage is a 17th-century detached home that blends period character with practical family living. Thick cob walls, exposed beams and stone hearths give the sitting and dining rooms genuine charm, while the garden, summer house (with electricity) and south-facing aspects create private outdoor space for children and pets. The property sits back from a quiet country lane, with a double car port providing off-street parking.
The ground floor is arranged for everyday family life: a cosy sitting room with open fire, generous dining room with wood burner, and a kitchen fitted with a Rangemaster and built-in coffee machine. A conservatory/utility houses laundry appliances and extra worktops. Upstairs there are four bedrooms — the main bedroom has three windows, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite — plus a family bathroom. The owners describe two separate upstairs wings, useful for privacy when hosting guests.
Practical considerations are straightforward but important. Heating is currently electric (room heaters and storage heaters) with an existing oil tank and piping offering the option to install oil central heating. The cottage’s cob construction and age mean maintenance and sympathetic repairs are likely over time. Broadband speeds are limited and flood risk for this location is recorded as high, which buyers should investigate further. Council Tax is Band E (above average).
This home will suit buyers looking for a characterful country cottage within easy reach of Exeter — ideal for families wanting space and privacy without losing access to the city. It offers immediate liveability with clear potential to improve heating and connectivity to suit modern needs.
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