Beare, Broadclyst

2 Beare Cottages is one of a group of cosy homes in a hamlet halfway between Exeter and Cullompton. Heading north from the city, you'll find it a little way past the turning to Killerton, the local National Trust estate. The cottage is set back from the road in Beare Square, an off-road parking area behind a strip of grass and trees.

The cottage which dates back to the 1800's would suit a couple or small family who like a home with a bit of character. There are plenty of quirky wood beams inside, and an outside alcove to puzzle history buffs.

You enter the property through a porch, whose extended roof adds extra shelter from the elements. This side of the house is painted a soft yellow, echoing the appearance of the estate cottages in nearby Broadclyst. While it's small, the porch is a handy spot for keeping wet boots and jackets out of the way. The current owners have squeezed in a dresser with coat hooks.

The lounge is 17' long and home to an attractive fireplace and woodburner. Its windows face south and west, so it's bright all day and gets the tail end of any good sunsets. Aside from the fireplace, your eyes will be drawn to the open wooden staircase and the kitchen beyond. All this is open plan, with the absence of doors making the best use of the space.

Alcoves on either side of the fireplace are great for adding storage or extra lighting. There's a solid floor in good condition. With a bit of sanding and oiling, you could show off the boards in this room and make them a real feature.

En route to the kitchen, and at the foot of the stairs, the current owners have found room for a small desk. The floor is slightly raised here and it's a great use of space.

Step into the kitchen and the wooden floor changes to ceramic tiles. These are an attractive rust colour, and repeated in both the porch and dining room. With the south-facing window behind you, the right-hand side of the kitchen is home to the worktops and appliances. In the corner there's room for a large American-style fridge freezer.

The opposite side is more freestyle. The current owners have used the space for a large freestanding butcher's trolley and a French dresser. Both add to the cottage's character and allow an appealing transition to the dining room.

We've now followed an L-shape. So the dining room feels slightly tucked-away from the lounge. It's a good spot to escape a crowd or a loud TV! The room has some interesting beams, waist-high panelling and a dado rail. Its two exits lead you to a downstairs WC and the outside space.

Retrace your steps and you'll be back at the carpeted, wooden staircase. Head on up to the parquet floor landing, leading to the two bedrooms and family bathroom. Both bedrooms have south-facing windows and wardrobe space, unusual in these cosy Devon cottages. The bathroom floor is from Porcelanosa, with ceramic wall tiles. The taps in the bathroom are electric 'instant heat' ones, as they are in the kitchen.

Venturing outside the garden is generous and a real feature of the property. Benefiting from mature trees, bushes and planting along with a large amount of patio area then this is a lovely space to entertain friends and family or just enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an evening drink.

Beare is a small rural hamlet, but nothing is too far away. Some of the locals call the road outside the 'old road', and it takes you into the north of Exeter. Time it right and you can drive to the centre in 25 minutes. Or half an hour if you grab the bus at the stop opposite. Head the other way on the old road and you can join the M5 motorway at Cullompton.

The nearby Killerton estate is home to a very popular Parkrun at weekends, and has events throughout the year. There are some great pubs in the local villages of Silverton and Brampford Speke, with an excellent farm shop and cafe in Thorverton. The nearest schools are Broadclyst Community Primary School and Clyst Vale Community College.

VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns

SERVICES Mains Electric and Water with Night Storage heating and Private Drainage

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band C

TENURE Freehold

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