Dunkeswell Abbey, Honiton

An attractive and immaculately presented cottage with beautiful gardens of around 1.5 acres situated in an historic hamlet within the Blackdown Hills AONB

The front of the cottage is wisteria-clad with a terrace that is ideally positioned to make the most of its south-facing orientation. Inside, a spacious entrance hall with understairs storage gives access to the main reception rooms that are filled with natural light with parquet-style Karndean flooring flowing throughout much of the ground floor. The sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and alcove shelving. Across the hall, the dual-aspect dining room has views across the gardens to the east and south, with another wood-burning stove and space for a large dining table. Continuing through to the back of the cottage, there is a recently fitted Harvey & Wade kitchen, featuring shaker-style units, granite worktops, and a Bertazzoni range cooker with induction hob. There are delightful views over the gardens through a large window by the sink. Just off the kitchen, a porch area with stable door houses a generous storage cupboard currently used as a pantry, as well as additional storage space for boots and coats. A well-appointed shower/utility room with space for laundry appliances completes the ground floor.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms – three doubles and a single – along with a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is dual aspect, with delightful garden views and built-in wardrobes, while the main guest room also benefits from fitted storage.

Garden and Grounds

Approached through a five-bar gate, the gravelled driveway leads to the cottage, passing a stone-built garage topped with a thatched roof. Nestled within its 1.5-acre plot, Abbey View is surrounded by mature, well-maintained gardens, with a stream meandering through the grounds and into the farmland beyond.

To one side of the driveway, a charming stone workshop with a pitched, corrugated roof and exposed internal timbers offers potential for conversion to a studio annexe, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The gardens at Abbey View are a true highlight, they have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide colour and interest throughout the year. Formal areas around the house have beautifully planted herbaceous borders, with terraces on the east, south, and west sides offering various spots to sit and enjoy the gardens.
Beyond the formal garden, a stream winds its way through the grounds, crossed by a series of bridges that lead to larger open lawns and a small woodland area, which comes alive in spring with bluebells, wild garlic, and daffodils. There are also two small ponds providing an ideal habitat for wildlife to thrive.

Tax band F