Listed for £260,000
October 1, 2025
Bramble Cottage, Chulmleigh
A thatched Devon story in the heart of a thriving village
The Story
Bramble Cottage is everything one hopes for in a Devon home or getaway— a Grade II Listed, cob-and-thatch semi-detached cottage dating back to the 17th century, rich in period detail and warmed by the sense of history in every beam and stone. Tucked into the very centre of Chulmleigh, just off the Village Square, it combines characterful living with the ease of village life just beyond the front door. Offered with no onward chain, this is a rare chance to secure a genuine piece of Devon heritage.
The Property
Inside, the accommodation unfolds with generosity and charm:
A large Sitting/Dining Room — dual aspect, with beamed ceiling, original exposed stone fireplace, bread oven recess, and French doors to the garden.
An Inner Hall linking through to the garden, with storage and access to the ground-floor bathroom.
A Kitchen/Breakfast Room, fitted in a traditional style with bespoke pine units, butler’s block surfaces and a light-filled dining nook. An oil-fired Rayburn provides cooking, hot water and heating, bringing both practicality and atmosphere.
A ground floor family Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, and adjoining cloakroom.
Upstairs are three bedrooms: a dual-aspect principal with en-suite WC, a second double with fitted storage, and a third single (currently a dressing room).
Outside
To the rear, French doors open to a covered patio, perfect for summer dining. Beyond lies a pretty, part-walled garden, mainly laid to lawn with cottage-style borders, shrubs, and two small wildlife ponds. The space feels private and secluded, a true retreat in the middle of the village. A timber shed sits at the far end, and on-street parking (no permits required) is available just outside.
The Location
Chulmleigh is a small but lively town in the heart of rural Devon, known for its strong sense of community. Everyday needs are catered for with shops, cafés, bakery, post office, hairdresser, florists and two public houses, while the well-regarded Chulmleigh Academy provides schooling from 3–16 years.
Amenities & Lifestyle
The area offers rich opportunities for leisure:
A community-run Sports Centre and short 18-hole golf course within the town.
Further golf at Libbaton, High Bullen and Down St Mary.
Nearby leisure centres at South Molton, Tiverton, Crediton and Barnstaple.
Local rugby, football and cricket clubs.
Superb fishing on the rivers Taw and Torridge.
Walking and riding across the surrounding countryside, Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Racing at Exeter and Newton Abbot.
Sailing and water sports on the North Devon coast, only 45 minutes’ drive.
Transport Links
Rail: Eggesford station (2 miles) connects to Barnstaple and Exeter.
Road: The A377 links north to South Molton and the North Devon Link Road, and south to Crediton and Exeter.
Air: Exeter International Airport offers UK and international flights.
City Access: Barnstaple (regional centre) and Exeter (cathedral city and university hub) both provide extensive shopping, dining and cultural amenities. Tiverton Parkway station and the M5 (Junction 27) are around 45 minutes away, with fast trains to London Paddington.
Schooling in Chulmleigh
Families moving to Chulmleigh are well served by the Chulmleigh Academy Trust, which brings together local primaries at Chulmleigh, East Worlington, Lapford and Kings Nympton, all feeding into Chulmleigh College – a popular and well-regarded secondary school rated Good by Ofsted. The College offers modern facilities, a strong community ethos, and draws pupils from a wide rural catchment.
While the College educates up to age 16, sixth form and further education are found nearby at institutions such as West Buckland School, Shebbear College, and larger sixth form colleges across North Devon. For younger children, nursery and early years provision is also available within the Trust schools.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired boiler for hot water and radiators and airing cupboard with immersion tank. Mobile coverage on EE, O2 and Vodafone. Broadband is available in the village. Have a look at :
EPC exempt and Located in a Conservation Area.
At a Glance
Grade II Listed cob-and-thatch cottage
Three bedrooms
Sitting/Dining Room with inglenook fireplace
Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Rayburn
Character features throughout
Ground floor bathroom
Pretty private cottage garden
Central village location
No onward chain
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