Description
Love Cottage is an immaculately presented Grade II listed three bedroom property brimming with charming character features, including a magnificent inglenook fireplace, which highlights its historic charm. Surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, the cottage enjoys a serene and idyllic setting.
Situation - Located in the village of Buckerell, not far from the historic church, Love Cottage enjoys rural views across the nearby farmland and rolling hills of this popular part of East Devon. Buckerell has a thriving community with a pretty parish church situated east of the larger village of Feniton, which has a village shop, post office and main line rail link to Exeter central and London Waterloo. To the east is the busy market town of Honiton which has an excellent range of shops and facilities. These include many independent retailers and eateries, as well as a main line rail link to London Waterloo. The popular town of Ottery St Mary, with its renowned The King's School (secondary and in catchment) is to the south.
The city of Exeter is to the west and has an excellent shopping centre, theatres, cinemas, sports and leisure facilities, main line rail link to London Paddington, M5 access and international airport. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Sidmouth, one of East Devon's most popular coastal resorts, is about 11 miles to the south.
Description - Love Cottage welcomes you into a charming sitting room that exudes warmth and character, featuring a magnificent inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The room boasts a stunning stained glass window and a window seat, creating an inviting reading nook or a peaceful spot to take in the countryside views. From here, the space flows seamlessly into a striking dining room, where historic wood panelling and exposed flagstones evoke timeless elegance. This dining area effortlessly transitions into the heart of the home - the country kitchen. Here, shaker-style cabinets, solid wood worktops, and modern appliances combine with rustic charm, and the addition of a stable door offers direct access to the garden, perfect for alfresco dining.
Upstairs, the cottage has three bedrooms, including two spacious double rooms with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and original floorboards. The third bedroom is a comfortable single. A well-appointed shower room serves this floor, completing the home's practical layout.
Outside - The property is surrounded by delightful cottage gardens both to the front and rear. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, framed by hedging that ensures a sense of privacy, with a pedestrian path that leads from the lane directly to the front door. At the rear, the garden offers a peaceful retreat, beautifully private and perfect for outdoor living. A patio area provides an ideal spot for al fresco dining, while a variety of mature shrubs and bushes add colour and texture. The lawned area is complemented by stepping stones leading to the parking space at the rear, which is accessible via double wooden gates from the lane behind, ensuring both convenience and seclusion.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage, Oil-fired central heating.
Standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband available. EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone mobile networks available outside (Ofcom).
Directions - From Honiton, head West on the A30, take the first turning left towards Fenny Bridges on the old A30. Over the River Otter bridge, turn right signposted Feniton and Buckerell. After approximately 200 meters turn right at Buckerell Cross, after approximately 1 mile, bear left and continue along this road, the property is found on the right hand side, just before leaving the village.
