Summary - HOPE COTTAGE HIGH BICKINGTON UMBERLEIGH EX37 9AY
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Beautifully preserved thatched cottage with versatile outbuildings and village amenities — ideal for family life.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with abundant original features
Three well-proportioned bedrooms and family bathroom
Large gravel driveway with ample parking and turning space
Detached stone garage/workshop plus summerhouse and Vine Room
Village centre location with school, shop, pub and community facilities
Thatched roof and listed status require specialist maintenance and consents
Council Tax Band E and slow broadband speeds to be considered
EPC Band C; mains gas boiler with radiators heating
Hope Cottage is an exceptionally well-presented Grade II listed thatched cottage in the heart of High Bickington. Believed to date in part from the 16th century, the house blends original features—inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and stonework—with carefully chosen modern fittings such as a well-equipped kitchen/dining room and engineered oak flooring. The layout suits family life with multiple reception rooms, a useful home-office landing and three good-sized bedrooms on the first floor.
Externally the property offers substantial practical benefits: a large gravelled driveway with ample parking and turning, a detached stone garage/workshop, useful outbuildings, a summerhouse, a freestanding pod and a standout vaulted Vine Room ideal for entertaining or flexible uses. The private gardens and elevated rear aspect give a pleasant rural feel while remaining in the village centre with local school, shop and pub within easy reach.
Buyers should note material considerations linked to its age and listed status. As a Grade II listed thatched building within a conservation area, future alterations will require listed-building consent and specialist maintenance (thatched roof upkeep, period-appropriate repairs). Broadband speeds are slow and council tax is above average (Band E). The property is presented in good condition but routine, sympathetic upkeep and listed-property costs should be factored in.
Overall, Hope Cottage is aimed at families or buyers seeking a character home with generous internal space and excellent outbuildings, who are comfortable with the responsibilities of owning a historic, thatched, listed property in a rural village setting.
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