Two-bedroom period cottage with original features and cosy fireplace
Small, low-maintenance rear courtyard garden with garden shed
Freehold property in very low-crime, affluent village location
Built before 1900 with cob walls — may need specialist maintenance
Electric storage heaters; heating efficiency may be limited
Double glazing present; installation date unknown
Average overall size (619 sq ft) suitable for downsizers or couples
Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal; good nearby primary schools
A pretty two-bedroom semi-detached cottage in the heart of East Budleigh, offered at £245,000. The house retains period character — exposed brick fireplace, sash-style windows and traditional cob walls — giving immediate charm and a cosy feel suited to someone downsizing or seeking a village bolt-hole.
The layout is practical across two storeys with a bright living room, a compact but well-equipped kitchen and a tidy contemporary bathroom. A small rear courtyard garden and shed provide private outdoor space that’s low maintenance and ideal for potted plants or a seating area.
Practical considerations are clear: the house predates 1900 with cob construction, and heating is via electric storage heaters. Double glazing is present but the installation date is unknown. These features, plus the property’s age, mean some refurbishment or specialist maintenance may be needed over time — particularly for the cob walls and any modernisation to improve heating efficiency.
The setting is a very low-crime, very affluent village with excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — helpful for remote working or staying connected. Local primary schools are all rated Good and amenities such as a shop, pub, village hall and playground are within easy reach, making this a comfortable, low-maintenance option for those wanting village life.