Burrows Cottage, South Street, Braunton, Devon EX33 2AA

For sale on 29 January 2026
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A semi-detached Grade II character cottage, in immaculate condition, offering generous living space, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a patio garden. Positioned in a central location in Braunton, close to the Tarka Trail and Coast.

Burrows Cottage comprises a charming semi-detached village residence which forms part of a pair of period homes. The property presents painted rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof and is Grade II listed as being of architectural and historical interest. The property is immaculately presented, combining original features with 21st Century refinements. Perfectly suited as a main home, second residence or holiday let. The accommodation is surprisingly spacious, with sizeable living space, four bedrooms and some intelligently designed storage. Externally, there is an easy to maintain courtyard garden.

The property enjoys an excellent central location within the village and occupies a level corner plot fronting on to South Street and siding on to Sings Lane. The centre is therefore only a few paces away with amenities including medical centre, medical centre and local shops and stores. Tesco, Primary and Secondary schooling, public houses, churches and the Tarka Trail are nearby. Braunton is considered one of the largest villages in England and is situated 5 miles from the sandy beaches at Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Croyde just beyond. Whilst Barnstaple, the Regional Centre of North Devon, is approximately 6 miles and offers the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as District Hospital and live theatre. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon link road leading on, in about 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway’s fast train service to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor National park is also easily accessible. The nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Ground Floor Opaque part glazed wooden door opening to -
Entrance Hall Part wooden panelled walls, sunken coir floor mat, stairs to 1st floor, doorway through to -
Sitting Room Window to front elevation, large living space with feature stone fireplace, wooden mantel, exposed beams, feature stone wall, part stained glass door through to -
Kitchen/Dining Room Slate flooring and wooden panel walls, space for 6-8 seat dining table. Marble effect work surface with storage above and below, one and a half bowl sink. Space for a tall fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, John Lewis free standing electric oven with integrated 4 ring gas hob and extractor fan above. Wooden frame windows overlooking the garden with deep slate sills. Door from sitting room through to -
Inner Lobby Hanging space for coats and a shoe rack, under stairs storage, door through to -
Shower Room Large mains fed shower cubicle, with rainfall head and tiled surround, pedestal hand wash basin and WC, mirror with vanity light, heated chrome towel rail. Door from entrance hall through to -
Bedroom Four/Study Window to front elevation, tall column radiator and feature corner fireplace.
First Floor Landing Large loft hatch with drop down wooden ladder, access to a part boarded loft space ideal for storage.
Bedroom One Good size double room with window to front elevation with window seat below, partially exposed beams.
Bedroom Two Window to front elevation, built-in wardrobe over stairs, partially exposed beams.
Bedroom Three Deep sill window to side elevation with bespoke, wooden captains bed below, built-in storage cupboard which makes an ideal owner's lock up.
Family Bathroom Three piece suite comprising panel bath with electric shower over, pedestal hand Wash Basin and WC. Glass shelving, mirror over sink with vanity light above.
Outside Patio garden, accessed from either the kitchen or side street. Fully enclosed space, perfect for the summer evening dining, with stone walling and wooden fencing, slate tile floor and outside tap. Covered walkway through to Sing’s lane, ideal for bike and surfboard storage.
Note The property is Grade II Listed and has an element of Flying Freehold.
Note Please be advised that the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Terms:
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