- Charming cottage with many period features +
- Two reception rooms +
- Three bedrooms +
- Family bathroom +
- Architecturally designed annexe/home office +
- Pretty south facing garden +
- Gated entrance with ample off street private parking +
- Prime location in the centre of Thorverton +
THE PROPERTY
Tucked away in the heart of the village, May Cottage is a wonderful period home that combines charm with modern living. Enjoying a remarkably private, south-facing garden and the rare benefit of an architect-designed annexe/studio, this home offers a unique lifestyle opportunity in a most sought-after setting.
This pretty and characterful cottage offers well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors, brimming with period features including exposed timbers and attractive fireplaces. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys lovely views over the garden, while the two principal reception rooms to the front of the house are both generously proportioned and rich in charm. The sitting room, in particular, features a striking wood-burning stove that forms a delightful focal point.
Also on the ground floor is a useful utility room with direct access to the garden, along with a cloakroom.
The first floor is home to three well presented and generous bedrooms, alongside a modern family bathroom, thoughtfully fitted with both a bath and a separate walk-in shower.
THE ANNEXE/STUDIO
An outstanding feature of May Cottage is the stunning detached annexe – a contemporary space designed with an abundance of natural light, vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Ideal as a home office, guest suite, or studio, the annexe includes a kitchen/dining area, a spacious open-plan studio currently configured as an office, a shower room with WC, and a useful storage area.
OUTSIDE
May Cottage is discreetly set behind electric gates, creating a secluded oasis within the village centre. The south-facing garden which is not overlooked has been well tended, planted and thought out with a rich variety of mature shrubs, trees, perennials and a wildlife pond.
A raised terrace provides an ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining.
To the side of May Cottage is a generous electric gated parking area offering valuable off-street parking; a rare find in this location alongside a further storage outbuilding.
This is a truly enchanting home offering a rare combination of period charm, architectural flair, and private outdoor space all within the heart of a thriving village community.
LOCATION
Thorverton is one of the area’s most popular villages and lies midway between the market town of Tiverton with Blundell’s school and the university and cathedral city of Exeter.
Thorverton is an ancient village with a thriving community and an array of interesting cob, local stone and thatched buildings. The well-known Thorverton stone was quarried from the 12th Century onwards at nearby Raddon. The village has two pubs (one of which is run by the community), a church, chapel, primary school with pre-school, post office, GP surgery, thriving cricket club and football club, plus a popular farm shop on the outskirts.
The surrounding area consists of typical, rolling Devon farmland with many excellent walks to be had around the network of public footpaths, including the National Trust’s Killerton Estate, which enjoys beautiful gardens, cafés and woodland walks.
There is good access to Exeter Airport, the M5 with junction 27 at Tiverton just 8 miles away and excellent rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo. Many well- regarded schools can be found in the area, including Exeter School, Exeter College (Outstanding rated), The Maynard, Blundell’s School and Exeter University, which is recognised as one of the best universities in the country.