Village Road, Christow, EX6

Heads Up! Look Out For The Exposed Beams And Come Warm Yourself By The Fire. If you’re looking for charm and don’t mind a few 19th century quirks, this surprisingly spacious and versatile Teign Valley cottage could be just right for you.

Right in the heart of historic Christow, this former miners cottage blends village life with a traditional layout that’s a lot more practical than you might expect.

From the exposed stone fireplaces, wood burners and beams to the narrow stairs, every corner carries the feel of its Victorian past. It might not suit six-footers, who will need to duck
through some doorways, but that is part of the charm.

There are two separate reception rooms that straddle the central stone fireplace, so you don’t all have to pile into one space. A ground floor study / fourth bedroom gives you flexibility, and the vaulted kitchen at the rear opens up beautifully towards the garden.

The kitchen is very much the heart of the home. The vaulted ceiling and rooflights give the space a more modern light and airy feel, and you can look straight out towards the lovely landscaped garden as you’re doing the washing up.

Step down into the dining area and you can step straight out into the garden. In warmer months the door can stay open, making the rear of the house feel lighter and more connected to the outside.

The garden is private, enclosed and easy to look after. There’s a paved terrace for sitting out, a level lawn, planted borders and a raised deck from with a wonderful outlook to the surrounding countryside.

A shed and log store sit neatly to one side, and a gate gives access to the path that leads back towards the main road.

The attached garage and workshop is another unexpected bonus in a cottage like this. They’re perfect for storage, bikes, hobbies or even future conversion plans.

And the cottage may give off Grade II listed vibes but it isn’t actually listed, so if you do want to reconfigure, extend or convert the garage or workshop you won’t need to obtain anything other than the usual planning consents.

Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and the smaller third works well as a child’s room, nursery or additional study.

The bathroom has been updated in a clean, modern style, with a rainfall shower over the bath.

Council Tax Band D
EPC Band G
Mains Water & Sewage
Mains Electric. No gas.
Broadband: Superfast fibre available with download speed of up to 76 Mbps
Construction; Stone built under tile roof
Heating: Electric central heating and two log burners
Glazing: All but one window is double glazed

Christow is one of those villages people move to and stay a while. There’s a primary school that’s rated “Good” by Ofsted, a community shop and a mobile post office, a doctor’s surgery, community centre and of course The Artichoke Inn just down the road.

Christow sits on the north-eastern edge of Dartmoor, perched above the River Teign in the heart of the Teign Valley. The surrounding landscape rises gently from the river to wooded uplands, with the nearby Trenchford, Tottiford and Kennick reservoirs adding to the area’s natural appeal.

At its heart is a 15th-century granite church, with clusters of historic cottages and farmhouses dating back to the 17th century. Thatched roofs, cob and stone elevations give the village its unmistakable Devon character, while orchards line the stream through the lower part of the village. It’s a place with a strong sense of history, shaped by farming, quarrying and mining, yet still very much a living, thriving community today.

It takes around half an hour to drive to Exeter, making it entirely possible to balance quiet village life with city work. Dartmoor National Park is on your doorstep for walks, cycling and weekends that feel properly outdoors.

So yes, you may need to duck in a few places. And the walls might not be square and straight in a home that’s been standing for well over a century.

But in return, you get character, flexibility, a proper workshop/garage and a garden with a view - all in the heart of a sought-after Teign Valley village.

If that balance feels right, come and see it for yourself. Call to arrange a private viewing.