For Sale3 Bedroom Semi-Detached House in Bullen Street, Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5£595,000

A delightful semi-detached village cottage with detached annex/studio, gated off street parking and a south facing garden, centrally positioned in Thorverton <br/><br/>FEATURES <br/>- Charming cottage with many period features<br/>- Two reception rooms<br/>- Three bedrooms<br/>- Family bathroom<br/>- Architecturally designed annexe/home office<br/>- Pretty south facing garden<br/>- Gated entrance with ample off street private parking<br/>- Prime location in the centre of Thorverton<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>Tucked away in the heart of the village, May Cottage is a wonderful Grade II listed 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.<br/><br/>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 <br/>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 <br/>wood-burning stove that forms a delightful focal point.<br/><br/>Also on the ground floor is a useful utility room with direct access to the garden, along with a cloakroom.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>THE ANNEXE/STUDIO<br/>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 <br/>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.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>May Cottage is discreetly set behind electric gates, creating a secluded oasis within the village centre. <br/><br/>The south-facing garden which is not overlooked has been well tended, planted and thought out with a rich variety of mature <br/>shrubs, trees, perennials and a wildlife pond. <br/><br/>A raised terrace provides an ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>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. <br/>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 <br/>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.<br/><br/>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, <br/>which enjoys beautiful gardens, cafés and woodland walks.<br/><br/>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, <br/>Exeter College (Outstanding rated), The Maynard, Blundell’s School and Exeter University, which is recognised as one of the <br/>best universities in the country.