This historic Grade II listed residence occupies a plot of around 16.36 acres in a peaceful rural location set within ancient woodland, near the villages of Widworthy and Wilmington, while Honiton is only four miles away.

The period thatched property, named Knapp Cottage, is steeped in history, with English Heritage dating its origins back to the 16th century. Originally it was a farmhouse before becoming the gamekeeper’s cottage for Widworthy Court.

Despite several alterations over the years, Knapp Cottage has retained many stunning features and its rustic charm. Of particular note, is the large Beerstone inglenook fireplace and the oak plank and muntin screening in the main reception room. At the front of the cottage is an open stone porch with cobbled flooring and a heavy door which opens into the main reception room. There is a small kitchen and a downstairs bathroom located on the ground floor. On the first floor, there are two generous bedrooms, split by wooden panelled walls.

Outside, expansive grounds measuring 16.26 acres surround the cottage providing a high degree of interest and a haven for wildlife. The plot features a mixture of ancient woodland and clearings with numerous winding tracks and footpaths. There is a lightly wooded paddock with a single stable block, a wood store, and two large workshops.

The formal pretty cottage garden is an enchanting outdoor space packed full of seasonal colour. The garden is landscaped with a lawn and a fine selection of flowers and a summerhouse. On the plot, there is a log cabin with an outdoor raised terraced seating area, while inside there is a sitting room, a kitchenette with a wood-burning stove, a double bedroom, and a bathroom.

There is a gravelled parking area with two timber-framed garages and a driveway that leads down to a second parking area.

Knapp Cottage, Widworthy, Honiton

Guide Price: £795,000

Agent: Symonds & Sampson

Agent's Tel: 01297 33122