Summary - WILLESLEIGH COTTAGE GOODLEIGH BARNSTAPLE EX32 7LX
3 bed 2 bath Terraced
Grade II listed 1620 cottage with large south‑facing garden and countryside views..
Grade II listed thatched cottage with original features and oak joinery
South‑facing 0.26 acre garden with pond, greenhouse and outbuilding
Newly renovated interior; slate floors and bespoke kitchen
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms; deceptively spacious 1,282 sqft
Split first‑floor staircases create separate bedroom zones
Electric storage heaters (main) with some underfloor heating—running costs higher
Thatch ridge replacement and cleaning due by September 2025
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate future works
Willesleigh Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II listed thatched cottage combining original 17th‑century character with tasteful 21st‑century upgrades. The finished renovation retains exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and oak joinery while adding slate floors, double glazing and quality kitchen and bathrooms. The house sits in a peaceful Goodleigh village setting about three miles from Barnstaple.
The property’s standout feature is the large, south‑facing garden of approximately 0.26 acres. The lawned expanse, raised slate patio, pond, greenhouse, outbuilding and mature hedging create private outdoor space with unspoilt countryside views — ideal for families who value outdoor living, vegetable growing or gardening projects. The layout provides a living room, kitchen/diner, utility/boot room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms across split first‑floor staircases.
Practical considerations are set out plainly. The cottage is Grade II listed, which protects its character but will restrict alterations and may complicate future work. A new ridge and thatch cleaning are scheduled for completion by September 2025. Heating is by electric storage heaters with some underfloor heating; this is a modern convenience but can mean higher running costs compared with mains gas. The split first‑floor arrangement creates two separate bedroom zones, which some buyers may find awkward.
Overall, this is a large, characterful family home in a quiet village setting with excellent garden and countryside appeal. It will suit buyers who prioritise historic charm, outdoor space and a semi‑rural lifestyle, and who are comfortable with listed‑building considerations and electric heating.
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