Halcyon Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LX

Check out this Grade II listed period-style cottage. Full of characterful features, this home offers spacious, flexible accommodation across two floors. Located on the historic Halcyon Road, this former 17th-century dwelling combines original period detail with practical everyday living.

Originally part of a larger historic residence, the cottage retains many hallmarks of its heritage, including thick rendered cob walls, inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams but with the modern convenience of double-glazed windows. Thoughtfully arranged across two floors, the property features two generous reception rooms, three well-proportioned bedrooms and a delightful cottage garden.

Stepping through a solid wood stable door, you're welcomed into a central entrance hall, providing access to the rear garden and the principal reception areas.

To the right of the hallway, the living room is a bright and inviting space, thanks to its dual-aspect windows, is centred around a inglenook fireplace with a cast iron gas fire-perfect for cosy evenings in. Warm wall lighting and charming period details add to the atmosphere. The kitchen is also accessed from here, fitted with base units and featuring a single-bowl sink, freestanding electric oven, fridge freezer, wall-mounted shelving-ideal for those who appreciate a simple and functional space with scope to personalise.

To the left of the hallway, the dining room features another fireplace, fitted with a wood-burning fire, also benefitting from under-stairs storage.

To the rear of the property, just before stepping out to the garden, you'll find a cloakroom, complete with low-level WC, wash hand basin and plumbing for a washing machine.

Upstairs, a central landing gives access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys a front aspect and offers generous proportions. Bedroom two also faces the front and includes a range of built-in wardrobes. Bedroom three is dual aspect, making it a bright and versatile space. Each room is rich in 17th-century charm, with original features providing a consistent thread of heritage throughout.

The bathroom is fitted with a white suite, including a panelled bath with wall-mounted electric shower and WC with wash hand basin.

To the rear, the garden has a raised terrace bordered by flower beds, shrubs, and mature planting. A timber garden shed provides useful storage-a rare find in such a central town location.

Halcyon Road enjoys a convenient position just a short stroll from the centre of Newton Abbot, a thriving market town with a wide range of shops, cafés, schools, and a mainline train station offering direct services to London Paddington. The picturesque South Devon coastline, Dartmoor National Park, nearby A38 are all within easy reach, making this location ideal for commuters, weekend explorers and those seeking a lifestyle that balances town convenience with countryside charm.

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - A

Heritage England Details

NEWTON ABBOT

SX8571SE HALCYON ROAD 1012-1/13/77 (North side) 24/02/93 Nos.57 AND 61 (Formerly Listed as: HALCYON ROAD (North side) Nos.57, 59 AND 61)

Grade II Listed

Pair of attached houses. Built as one dwelling in the early C17, extended to left in C18, heightened and turned into four dwellings in early C19. MATERIALS: rendered cob and rubble; gabled slate roofs; two rear lateral stacks to right, that to the left is set in a cross-gabled bay; inserted early C19 stack marks the left end of the C17 house, with large C18 end stack to left-hand extension. PLAN: 3-unit plan with cross-passage set between two heated rooms on right, room to right (with inserted stack to cob end wall) probably unheated; C18 extension makes 4-unit plan. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys, the 2-window range to right of No.61 retaining the original C17 eaves height. 6-window front has 3 mid/late C20 doors except a C19 plank door to No.61, which also has C19 horizontal sliding sashes (a notable survival) flanking door. INTERIOR: C18 and C19 plank doors. C18 extension to left has A-frame trusses with pegged collars (rafters and purlins are C20). C17 range has 3 collar trusses with through purlins (splay-scarfed at principals) and halved and notched apexes with diagonally-set ridges (purlins and rafters are mostly C20); No.61 has bressummer over open fireplace to left partly blocked by C19 staircase; chamfered beam adjoins No.59 to left; open fire with chamfered bressummer to room on right which also has chamfered beam.