Woodland Head, Yeoford, EX17

Set within the little known hamlet of Woodland Head, between Cheriton Bishop and Yeoford, Peppercorn Cottage enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position surrounded by open countryside and a scattering of thatched homes. It’s a location that feels tucked away, yet remains highly accessible, with Yeoford railway station just a few minutes away and both Crediton and the A30 within easy reach.

The cottage itself is Grade II Listed and has been beautifully restored and updated by the current owner, creating a home that feels both authentic and comfortable. Despite its cottage appearance, it offers a surprising amount of space and is particularly light, with many of the rooms enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The cob construction and thatched roof of the property retains a naturally warm and efficient feel, oil fired central heating is in place, complemented by a wood-burning stove for added character.

On the ground floor, a welcoming entrance porch leads through to two spacious sitting rooms, both with wood burners and plenty of room to relax. There is also a separate dining room or study, while the garden room along the rear creates a more flexible living arrangement, linking the main reception areas and opening directly onto the garden. A ground floor shower room add practicality, while the kitchen is well equipped with good storage, granite worktops and integrated appliances. The former garage has been converted into the accommodation providing a utility space but could be reverted to a garage should it be preferred by a new owner.

Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, all enjoying views across the surrounding countryside, along with a particularly stylish family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and separate shower.

Outside, the cottage is complemented by attractive and well established gardens. To the rear, the space is mainly level with a mix of lawn, planted beds and seating areas, creating a classic cottage garden that is both beautiful and manageable. A greenhouse (with a wonderful vine) and a range of sheds provide additional storage and growing space, while off-road parking is available alongside the house, further informal parking is available on the lane.

Overall, Peppercorn Cottage offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a thatched home in a peaceful yet accessible setting, combining character, comfort and countryside views in equal measure.

Current Council Tax: Band E - Mid Devon

Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband

Broadband within this postcode: Superfast Enabled

Drainage: Private drainage

Heating: Oil fired central heating and wood-burner

Construction: Cob and thatch

Listed: Yes Grade II

Conservation Area: No

Tenure: Freehold

Buyers' Compliance Fee Notice: Please note that a compliance check fee of £25 (inc. VAT) per person is payable once your offer is accepted. This non-refundable fee covers essential ID verification and anti-money laundering checks, as required by law.

Agents Notes:

Boundaries, Access & Parking:
Boundary positions, access rights and parking arrangements have been provided by the seller, and any land plans shown are for identification purposes only. We have not seen the title deeds or other legal documents, and buyers should confirm exact details and ownership responsibilities with their conveyancer.

Broadband & Mobile Coverage:
Broadband speeds and mobile signal vary by provider and location, and service availability can change over time. Buyers can check current availability and predicted speeds at

Private Drainage:
We’re informed by the seller that the property has a private drainage system, which they advise is in working order. Buyers should satisfy themselves regarding its type, condition and regulatory compliance with their conveyancer.

Thatch / Cob Construction:
We’re informed by the seller that the property includes cob walls and/or a thatched roof. Such construction may have specific maintenance and insurance requirements, and buyers should make their own enquiries before purchase.

YEOFORD villageis nestled among Devon’s rolling hills and offers the tranquillity of country life but with the excellent transport links desired by those requiring access to Devon’s larger towns and cities. The nearest of these towns is Crediton, just four miles away where are range of local amenities can be found. Meanwhile, the Tarka Trainline makes Exeter easily accessible as does the A30 via Cheriton Bishop. Village-life in Yeoford is well served where a thriving local community makes full use of its modern community hall with recreation ground and all the activities these provide, once a week the hall also runs a Post Office facility. Central to many villages is the pub, and Yeoford excels with the well-regarded gastro-pub ‘The Duck’ which is also home to the community shop. The village is a great place for families with its own Primary School, a recently renewed playground and football field, the church which runs coffee mornings and a “Messy Church” plus an early-years nursery called Sweetpea’s, which is currently rated “outstanding across all areas”. 

DIRECTIONS

For satnav use EX17 5HF and the what3words address is: ///reddish.scribbled.defend

From Crediton High Street, head towards The Green and at the traffic lights, take the left turn to Yeoford. Go through the village of Yeoford and after approximately 1 mile, you’ll see a left turn to Woodland Head but ignore this one and continue for another 0.1 mile and take the next left. The property will be found on the left hand side.