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2 bed house for sale Malt Scoop Cottages, Merton, EX20

Guide Price

£220,000

Added on 20/10/2026

Type: Terraced
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Freehold

About this property

Some homes are all about the setting, and this charming two-bedroom countryside cottage certainly makes the most of its surroundings. With beautiful views stretching across open fields towards Dartmoor, plenty of off-road parking and a characterful interior, this is a lovely opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy a quieter pace of life without feeling completely cut off. Tucked away in the village of Merton, the cottage has a welcoming, traditional feel, with exposed timber beams, natural wood finishes and a particularly attractive stone fireplace at the heart of the living room.

Floorplan

Council tax

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Per year

Band A

£1,734
Band B

£2,023
Band C

£2,312
Band D

£2,601
Band E

£3,180
Band F

£3,758
Band G

£4,336
Band H

£5,203

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Torridge, 2026/27 bills run from £1,734 a year in band A to £5,203 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Torridge, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Location

Malt Scoop Cottages, Merton, EX20

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £220,000

£110k £330k

Deposit10% £22,000

£0 £220k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £198,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £44,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
3, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Jul 2024	1,055 sq ft £254/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£254	£267,500
2, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Jul 2022	635 sq ft £315/sq ft	635 sq ft	£315	£200,000
3, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Jan 2019	1,055 sq ft £213/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£213	£225,000
3, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2015	1,055 sq ft £206/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£206	£217,500
3, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Apr 2011	1,055 sq ft £182/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£182	£192,000
3, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Nov 2006	1,055 sq ft £152/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£152	£160,000
2, Malt Scoop Cottages Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2002	635 sq ft £116/sq ft	635 sq ft	£116	£73,500