In a pretty terrace in Otterton, looking over the village green, a Grade II listed, part thatched cottage.
Inside, an inspired choice of smart modern furnishings, quality fabrics and local artwork complement lovely original features with beams and some low lintels (from 5'8").
Glazed doors open to an enclosed, south-facing garden with level paved area (table/chairs) and steps climbing steeply up to lawned terraces (further seating) with views of the church and over rooftops to the village.
From the street, door to good-sized kitchen (slimline dishwasher, microwave, washer-drier, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with ornamental range; inviting living room (open fire, TV/DVD, iPod dock, double sofa bed for alternative sleeping) with stable doors to terrace and glazed doors to conservatory/dining room, full of light and space, with further doors to terrace/garden.
Stairs (stairgates) up to two bedrooms - a romantic double with four-poster bed (footboard) and ornamental fireplace, and a neat twin (zip-linkable to 6' double).
Bathroom (suite, shower over bath).
NB Church bell chimes on the hour.
Stylish and cosy, a great base for exploring this charming area of east Devon.
Otterton: pretty, mainly thatched village (pub) with famous working mill (restaurant, artisan bakery, crafts, events, live music) on the banks of the river Otter (nature reserve, birdwatching, wild beavers).
Pebble beach at Ladram Bay ('Jurassic coast'), 1 mile; Budleigh Salterton, 2½ (lovely level river walk to it); Sidmouth (Regency coastal town), 4½; Exeter, 14.
Exeter airport,10.
