This picture postcard Grade II listed thatched cottage occupies a central position in the picturesque and vibrant village of Talaton, just six miles to the west of Honiton and three miles north of Ottery St Mary.

The property is called The Old Church School and as its name illustrates it is a former village school that was converted into a spacious and well-appointed dwelling in the late 1970s. The historic Victorian property, with earlier 16th-century origins, now offers a unique blend of charm, modern convenience and a wealth of character features including exposed beams and two stunning church-style windows which flood the interior with natural light. The majority of the windows are either double or secondary-glazed.

Inside, the property is presented in excellent decorative order with a wealth of fine finishing touches. From the entrance porch, there is a spacious and newly refurbished kitchen with a range of white units, complementary work surfaces, and several integrated appliances. This flows into a beautifully bright seating area with two skylights and a lovely outlook of the pretty garden.

From the kitchen, a door opens into a second reception room, currently used as a music room/study/playroom. The living/dining room, formerly the main school room, is a fantastic space with a high ceiling, feature fireplace, fitted shelves, hand-crafted sash windows and a large church-style window providing an eye-catching feature.

An arched doorway leads to the third bedroom/study currently used as a craft room and there is a modern shower room too.

On the lower ground floor, there is a bathroom with ample storage space.

On the first floor, there are two good-sized bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom benefits from a modern ensuite shower room.

Outside, the lower garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and features an abundance of mature shrubs, a Victoria plum tree and a small pond. The upper garden has been left as semi-wild to encourage wildlife and has visiting hedgehogs and birds.

There is enough parking space on the tarmac driveway for three vehicles.

The Old Church School, Talaton

Guide Price: £625,000

Agent: Stags

Agent's Tel: 01404 45885