Summary - Worden Cottage, Shebbear EX21 5SY
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Large private plot, stables and paddocks for countryside living and hobby farming.
1. Private 1.6-acre plot with mature gardens, greenhouse and polytunnel
2. Two level paddocks (approx. 0.5 acre each) with field shelter
3. Large U-shaped timber stable block with three loose boxes and stores
4. Period cottage charm: Rayburn, log burner, but needs renovation
5. Third bedroom accessed via Bedroom 1; may require reconfiguration
6. Electric storage heaters and older double glazing; higher running costs
7. Very slow broadband; average mobile signal (Vodafone strongest indoors)
8. Cob construction (pre-1900) — requires traditional maintenance
Set within a private 1.6-acre plot, this period detached cottage combines traditional charm with practical smallholding facilities. Mature cottage gardens, a greenhouse and polytunnel sit alongside two level paddocks, a field shelter and a large timber stable block arranged around a central yard — ideal for equestrian hobbyists, small livestock or substantial storage and workshop use.
Inside, the house offers a light kitchen with a Rangemaster and butler sink, a dining room with a Rayburn and a dual-aspect sitting room with a log burner. There are two/three reception rooms and three good-sized bedrooms upstairs; the third bedroom is currently accessed through Bedroom 1 and could be reconfigured with a new landing/hallway. The accommodation has period features that create character but will benefit from updating throughout.
Important practical points: the cottage needs renovation, uses electric storage heating and has older double glazing, while broadband speeds are very slow. The property is constructed of cob (pre-1900) and will require ongoing maintenance sensitive to traditional materials. For buyers seeking countryside solitude, these are acceptable trade-offs for the expansive plot, low local crime and woodland setting.
Positioned between Shebbear and Black Torrington, the home is around two miles from local shops, a pub and primary schools, with larger towns and the north coast accessible for day trips. This is a rural-buyers opportunity: best suited to those wanting a hands-on renovation or a smallholding with immediate outdoor facilities and significant scope to personalise the house and land.
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