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About
Spreyton is a popular village surrounded by open Devon countryside, with a well-regarded pub, community shop and good access towards Dartmoor.
Barton Cottage sits close to the centre of the village and has been thoughtfully improved, combining the character of a traditional cottage with modern efficiencies including solar panels, air source heating and upgraded insulation.
The house has been recently decorated throughout and has an enclosed garden to the rear. The property is being sold with no onward chain.
The lounge is a comfortable, spacious room, making it a natural place to settle in the evenings.
The farmhouse-style kitchen sits at the front of the cottage and has a warm, practical layout with plenty of workspace and storage, an electric oven sits in the recessed chimney breast with feature beam.
There is room for a dining table by the window, creating an easy link between cooking and eating spaces. From here, a door leads directly out to the garden.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, each with a calm feel and good natural light. The arrangement works well whether you need guest rooms, a home office or additional storage.
The bathroom is neatly fitted, and the improvements to insulation and heating help keep the home comfortable throughout the year.
Outside, the garden is fully enclosed with a mix of lawn and seating areas. There are also raised beds for flowers and growing vegetables.
It’s a manageable space with room for outdoor dining and a small shed if required. Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax: Band C – West Devon 2025/26 - £2,321.65 Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband Broadband within this postcode: Superfast 80Mbps Drainage: Mains drainage Heating: Air Source central heating Listed: No 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.
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.
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Spreyton is a hilltop village affording spectacular views across the surrounding countryside all the way to North Dartmoor.
While the village enjoys a rural setting amid farmland, the A30 is within a short and easy drive making it a desirable location for those needing access to Exeter and the M5 or Okehampton and Cornwall.
The first mention of Spreyton is in the Domesday Book of 1086 most likely starting as a single farming settlement.
Since then, the village has grown and now thatched cottages have been joined by small and sensitively created newer developments.
Residents are encouraged to join in with a dynamic community offering many diverse activities to keep them amused, there’s something for all ages and interests.
The village has a community run shop, a pottery and The Tom Cobley Tavern – a family-run pub named for the legendary character Tom Cobley as it’s thought that his infamous trip to Widecombe Fair started here.
There is also a small primary school which is rated ofsted good and has early years provision.
Directions The cottage can be found in the centre of the village marked with a Helmores board opposite the primary school. For Sat Nav: EX17 4PF What3Words: ///tensions.resettle.musician EPC Rating: E
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