Fore Street, Silverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5

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A superb Grade II Listed character cottage in the heart of this sought after village with lovely cottage gardens and easily accessible to Exeter and M5.

Originally dating back to 1460 and formerly the old village post office, this wonderful cottage offers spacious and comfortable accommodation which beautifully blends character features with modern updates, including a contemporary kitchen, installed in 2020 and a modern bathroom.

Downstairs opens into the hallway which is fully open plan to the dining room with solid wood flooring and exposed timber beams.
The dual aspect living room features a superb exposed stone inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and decorative tiling.

The rear kitchen is fitted with a good range of stylish units with integral appliances and work surfaces and door providing access to the garden.

Upstairs there are two good double bedrooms, with walk in wardrobe in the principal bedroom and exposed timber beams with a modern family bathroom adjacent.

Outside immediately behind the cottage is a long landscaped garden (18m) with paving and stone chippings with flower borders. A gate encloses this area and a stone chipped path with log store, leads to the formal garden with a paved seating area in-front of the summer house which could be used as a gym / studio (light, power & uPVC double glazed door & window and attached store shed) and a lovely level lawn area with mature shrubs and trees surrounding. At the end there is potential for an access gate onto School Road or to excavate and create off-road parking for two cars (subject to permissions).

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: C
Local Authority: Mid Devon Council

The property is situated in the centre of the village, within easy walking distance of all the many village amenities and public transport links to Exeter.

Silverton is a sought after Exe Valley village with a thriving community atmosphere and an excellent range of clubs, activities and local amenities. These include a doctor's surgery, primary school, mini supermarket and post office, several churches, a village hall, hairdressers, recreation ground and play park with two popular local inns. The village lies conveniently for easy access to the more extensive services of the cathedral city of Exeter, accessible by either bus or car along the A396 Exe Valley road, approximately 15 minutes’ drive.

Exeter - c.9 miles
Cullompton/Junction 28 of M5 - c.8 miles
Tiverton - c.10 miles
Tiverton Parkway Station - c.17 miles
Exeter International Airport - c.11 miles

Please see the floor plan for the dimensions. The internal photos have been taken with a wide-angle lens.