On the market through Winkworth Exeter is Morchard Bishop a beautiful Grade II listed Devon longhouse set in over 30 acres of parkland. The property still retains many of its architectural features, in particular the joinery including a wonderful plank and muntin screen in the Drawing Room.

Externally the property is very attractive with colour washed elevations under a thatched roof new in 2010. Its accommodation is extensive, originally smaller, the farmhouse was enlarged into outbuildings during the 20th century to create a further wing and the cottage.

The period character features throughout the house with many large beams, there are two large fireplaces in the Drawing Room (with bread oven) and Dining Room and a smaller fireplace with Wood Burner in the Billiard Room. There is a flagstone floor in the Drawing Room.

Attached to the house, is a self-contained three bedroom cottage, also brimming with character and charm, and a charming barn conversion. The cottage is currently let out as holiday accommodation and the barn is let out to a family – both offering the opportunity to provide an extra income.

For more information or to arrange a viewing of Morchard Bishop, contact Winkworth Exeter Estate Agent on 01392 422 320.

Thatched properties currently on the market through Winkworth:

Salisbury Road, Dorset – £895,000

Burton Cottage on Salisbury Road dates back to the 17^th century, it was originally two separate cottages but was later converted into one large property. Between 1799 and 1805 the property was the home of the Port Laureate Robert Sotheby, and was where he wrote some of his most famous poems including ‘Thabala’. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Winkworth Highcliffe Estate Agent on 01425 270055

Lyndhurst Road, Devon – £795,000

Oak Tree Cottage is a four bedroom house which benefits from many traditional country features such as an Inglenook fireplace and a gas AGA. The property sits in just over half an acre of land and has a fully glazed conservatory that overlooks the garden and adjoining farmland.  For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Winkworth Highcliffe Estate Agent on 01425 270055

Knights Cottage, Northamptonshire – £299,950

Knights Cottage is a 16^th century, Grade II listed property. The property retains period features, including exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. Similar to Burton Cottage this property was originally built as two separate cottages and later made into one. This home would give any owner a great deal of privacy as the front garden is enclosed by a gate and the rear of the property is enclosed by a stone wall.  For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Winkworth Northampton Estate Agent on 01604 824854