Photography: Knight Frank
Cottagecore fans will appreciate the kerb appeal of this period Devon cottage in the sleepy town of Throwleigh, which has a traditional thatched roof and rendered façade covered with colourful climbing flowers.
Wayside is Grade II-listed and dates from the Elizabethan period, when it was the village Ale House (imagine crowds of locals squashing into its main sitting room, or ‘wrestling in the garden’ per local folklore.)
The Tudor cottage might be historic, but the three-bedroom, two-bathroom spread has been modernised in recent years with a refurbished rustic pine kitchen, new heating system and business-ready wifi. The bright colour scheme—which hits its crescendo in the turquoise bathroom—won’t be for everyone, but look past the cosmetics, and the home’s bones are fantastic. Wooden beams add charm, while the living room has a large stone hearth fireplace.
Living spaces run to 1,493 sq ft, and the home has a mature rear garden with year-round planting. It’s also located at the centre of the village, opposite St Mary’s Church, and is on the doorstep of Dartmoor National Park for hiking and cycling.
The Devon property is listed for £525,00 via Knight Frank.
