Silver Street, Thorverton, Exeter

A charming Grade II Listed, 17th Century cottage a short distance from the heart of the sought-after village of Thorverton.

SITUATION
Thorverton is a highly favoured Exe Valley village, equidistance of Exeter, Crediton and Tiverton with an active community and an excellent range of amenities, including primary school, shop and Post Office, Doctors Surgery, two pubs, church and village hall. The nearby village of Silverton to the east has a doctor's surgery. Surrounding the property is beautiful unspoilt countryside, along with the River Exe to the west, providing superb local rural walks.

Exeter, to the south, has all the amenities associated with a major regional centre, including an airport with national and international flights. Crediton, to the south west, has a range of facilities, including Queen Elizabeth's School, whilst to the north, the market town of Tiverton includes Blundell's School. Although rural, this part of Devon is very accessible with the nearest access to the M5 motorway being junction 29. There are mainline railway stations at Exeter and Tiverton Parkway.

DESCRIPTION
Applegarth is a charming Grade II Listed thatched semi-detached cottage a short distance from the heart of the sought-after village of Thorverton. The property has been lovingly redecorated by the present owners and now provides stylish and spacious accommodation whist still retaining the original characterful features such as inglenook fireplaces and exposed ceiling beams.

An original timber door leads into a entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor. To the left is a spacious double aspect sitting room with large inglenook fireplace housing the gas wood burner, ornate ceiling beams and window seats from which to enjoy the southerly views. Steps lead up to a raised dining room with doors leading to a WC and a useful storage room. The kitchen is fitted with an array of units and space for appliances including a gas hob and electric oven.

Upstairs, the unique layout of the accommodation currently provides a stunning principal bedroom with a feature fireplace and southerly views. There are a further two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, a stable door from the dining room leads to a beautifully maintained courtyard featuring an array of mature shrubs and a useful storage area.

SERVICES
Gas central heating and gas wood burner
Mains water and drainage
Fibre broadband connection
The thatch to the front and side was replaced in October 2022.

DIRECTIONS
From the A396 Exe Valley road between Exeter and Tiverton, turn off at The Ruffwell Inn signposted Thorverton. Follow this road into the village and the property will be on your right before you reach the centre of the village.
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