4 Bed Cottage For Sale

Occupying a rural yet readily accessible setting on the fringes of Dartmoor National Park, Owls Rattle is a picturesque detached cottage set in approximately half an acre of gardens with stunning countryside views.

Dating from the 17th century and Grade II listed, the main part of the building has a fine thatch roof (ridge renewed 2024) and the atmospheric interior contains numerous character features. The main house has three bedroom accommodation including a living room with cosy wood-burner, a stylish modern kitchen-dining room, large utility/boot room and bathroom plus separate shower room. At one end of the property is a self-contained one bedroom annexe, perfect for multi-generational living or proving an income from letting.

Outside, the gardens include sweeping areas of lawn, established shrubs and trees, various seating/entertaining areas and are home to a summerhouse/workshop and modern lodge-style static caravan. There is plenty of space for growing vegetables and keeping a few chickens. The whole plot including the cottage measures 0.67 of an acre on Promap.

Owls Rattle is situated off a rural lane/track at Bickington with great walks literally on the doorstep. Bickington has a church, meeting hall and pub/restaurant. Nearby Liverton has a shop, two pubs and excellent primary school. The town of Ashburton is a seven minute drive and has a wide range of shops and amenities including primary and secondary schools. There is also an independent co-ed school at Stover, around a ten minute drive.

Access to the road network via the nearby A38 is excellent bringing the two Devon cities of Plymouth and Exeter within an easy commute.


Council Tax Band: House Band E and Annexe Band A at the time of preparing these particulars
Tenure: Freehold