Summary - Lower Burrows, Throwleigh EX20 2HX
Thatched Arts & Crafts cottage with extensive moorland views
South-facing oak garden room with underfloor heating and terrace access
Two double bedrooms each with own bathroom; principal en suite
Large 0.20 acre garden, greenhouse, raised beds and entertaining space
Single garage, outbuilding storage, private gravelled driveway
Granite walls likely uninsulated; potential energy improvement needed
Thatched roof requires specialist maintenance and higher insurance costs
Oil boiler heating; double glazing installed before 2002
Set on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Lower Burrows is a period thatched cottage that offers rare privacy, wide moorland views and a large, well-planted garden. The single-storey Arts and Crafts plan flows through two reception rooms into a south-facing oak garden room with underfloor heating and double doors onto a generous entertaining terrace. Two double bedrooms are positioned at opposite ends of the house, each with its own bathroom — the principal bedroom enjoys the best light and built-in wardrobes.
The house retains many original features — timber floors, painted ceiling beams and granite walls — giving strong character and an authentic country feel. Practical additions include double glazing (installed before 2002), an oil-fired boiler with radiators, a single garage, additional outbuilding storage and private parking. A brand-new Shepherds Hut is available separately if additional guest or holiday accommodation is required.
Buyers should note a number of material considerations. The property is thatched and will require ongoing specialist maintenance and insurance. The stone walls are assumed to be uninsulated, and the property relies on oil heating rather than a mains gas network. Double glazing is older and may not match modern performance standards. The location is rural and peaceful but relatively remote, with average mobile signal and reliance on nearby towns for some services.
Lower Burrows will suit a buyer seeking a characterful, low-density rural lifestyle — particularly downsizers or those wanting a tranquil retreat with room for gardening and entertaining. It offers immediate charm and comfortable living but also clear maintenance responsibilities and opportunities for sympathetic updating to improve energy performance and reduce running costs.
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