2 bed terraced house for sale

Bullen Street, Thorverton, Exeter, Devon EX5

Barliabins is a charming two-bedroom cottage, set in the desirable Mid Devon village of Thorverton, within easy reach of local amenities and excellent communication links. The house features 1,000 sq ft of comfortable, attractive accommodation with various original details, as well as understated neutral décor and styling throughout.

The entrance leads to a well-proportioned sitting room which provides a space to relax, featuring wooden flooring, a window seat, exposed timber beams, and a striking stone-built fireplace with a timber lintel, fitted with an electric stove. At the rear, the generous kitchen and breakfast room features timber beams and is fitted with farmhouse-style units in white to base and wall level, a central island with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, including a double oven, an induction hob and an extractor hood. The kitchen also has an additional stone-built fireplace with electric burner, and French doors opening onto the south-facing rear garden.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with built in storage, one of which overlooks the rear garden, while the other looks out across Bullen Street to the front. A shower room with a corner shower unit completes the first floor. There is also a loft area with the potential to be converted for further accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

At the front, the house opens onto Bullen Street in the heart of the village. There is parking available along one side of the street. At the rear, the south-facing garden enjoys abundant sunlight throughout the day and features a courtyard with steps leading up to a spacious raised patio, perfect for al fresco dining and accommodating numerous potted plants. There is a border bed with various shrubs and flowering perennials, plus perimeter fencing for privacy. Towards the end of the garden, there is an outbuilding, fitted with electric and water, which provides useful storage space or could serve as a workshop. The alleyway also provides further garden storage space.

Thorverton is one of the most sought-after villages within the Exe Valley, set amidst beautiful Devon countryside and with a thriving community. The village has a cricket club, church, village shop and Post Office, renowned farm shop, primary school, pre-school, village hall and a well-regarded pub. The village hosts frequent events and classes, which are popular amongst locals. These include fitness classes, a monthly Saturday market, annual art festival and a country show.

The surrounding area provides plenty of walking, cycling and riding routes, while Dartmoor National Park, the Blackdown Hills aonb and the East and South Devon Coastlines are also all within easy reach.

Exeter, approximately six miles away, is the most vibrant city in the Southwest. It offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good high street and independent shopping and restaurants, including a John Lewis and a Waitrose supermarket. The city also offers an excellent choice of state and independent schooling for all ages, including Exeter School, Exeter Cathedral School and The Maynard. Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country.

The M5 motorway provides links to Bristol and London to the North and the A38 south to Plymouth or the A30 to Cornwall. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter St David's and Tiverton Parkway, taking approx. Two hours. Exeter Airport provides an ever-increasing number of domestic and international flights.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Outside tap. Outbuilding fitted with electric and water.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here
Council Tax: Band C
EPC Rating: C
Wayleaves and easements: This property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.